Tui Na massage: Wouldn’t it be something if your horse could have a consistent, harmonious flow of stomach chi and could avoid colic, founder, stomach ulcers, and any other digestion issues horses are prone to have? Wild horses roam and … Read full article
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Homeopathy for Animals – Q&A with Shirley Moore
We receive a LOT of questions about homeopathy for animals: which remedies to use for various conditions, how to give the remedies, and most of all, questions around preventing and treating Lyme disease. Shirley has very kindly been responding to … Read full article
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Flower Essences for Grief and Loss
This is probably the hardest article that I have ever had to write; it comes from a place of such sadness, yet gives me the greatest insight into … Read full article
Friday Links: Hot Cars, Prairie Dog Linguistics, and Rabbit Hydrotherapy
By Cattie Coyle
Summer is here! Not only on the calendar, but weather-wise as well, finally! I love the heat, but remember to never, ever leave your pets in the car … Read full article
What Happens When We Honor Farm Animals as Teachers?
Those of us who love dogs and cats have experienced the many gifts to our lives they bring us. But what if farm animals, too, had many gifts to give, … Read full article
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New Regular Contributor: Kathleen Prasad, Animal Reiki Source & SARA
Kathleen Prasad is the founder of Animal Reiki Source and co-founder/president of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA). Cattie: I am so excited to announce our latest regular contributor to the blog; renowned animal Reiki expert Kathleen Prasad. I … Continue Reading...
Treating Autism In Dogs With Flower Essences
This is the first in a 2-post mini-series on treating autism in dogs. Make sure to also read Part 2, a very interesting case study: Flower Essences and Autism in Dogs - Case Study As with children, here in the UK, there has been a big increase in the number … Continue Reading...
Trip To The Vet: Calming Cats With Acupressure
Acupressure can really help when it comes to calming cats! Cats are, by their very nature, territorial and they thoroughly appreciate routine. Taking them away from their home and disrupting daily activities is usually stressful for our beloved felines. Their … Continue Reading...
Acupressure for Canine Skin Allergies
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Acupressure Case Study – Allergy Relief For A Horse
By Cattie Coyle
Today we have a guest post that talks about an ailment I think many animal owners can relate to - allergies. In this case study, the practitioner uses acupressure (which I have described in more depth in my earlier "Alternative Healing Modality: Acupressure" … Continue Reading...
Friday Links: Corpulent Cats, Natural Tick Repellent, Homeopathy and Cat Allergies
By Cattie Coyle
Wow, that week flew by! So excited about the long weekend. We had planned a few days in the mountains and a trail ride, but with all day rains forecasted, it'll be a cozy weekend at home instead. Hope you all have a lovely Memorial Day! Here are some of the … Continue Reading...
NBCAAM – The First National Certification For Animal Massage And Acupressure Practitioners
By Cattie Coyle
The National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM) was established in 2008 and is the first organization of its kind in the US. The initiative to create a national accreditation for animal massage and acupuncture was taken by Amy … Continue Reading...
Starting An Animal Massage Business
By Cattie Coyle
I received a question about starting a massage business from a reader the other day, and as I was typing away answering it, it occurred to me that perhaps others could benefit from reading this as well. Patricia graciously allowed me to post her question and … Continue Reading...
Think Your Animal Well: The Power of Positive Thinking
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Business Monday: Animal Massage Laws and Practitioner Liability Insurance in Ontario, Canada
By Cattie Coyle
Thank you all who have been sending in lots of questions for the Business Monday series - we love hearing them. Keep them coming! We recently received a great question from an equine massage practitioner about animal massage laws in Ontario, Canada. I … Continue Reading...