Caroline Thomas is the founder and owner of Hoof and Paw Holistic Therapies in Essex, England. Cattie: I met Caroline several years ago when she was the featured practitioner in the Bach Flower Remedies post we collaborated on on Animal Massage Guide. We have stayed in touch, and Caroline has since shared a very moving story […]
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Posts By and With Caroline Thomas
Flower Power Q&A: Healing Crystals (and more) for Shelter Animals Q&A: Alternative Therapies – How Much is Too Much? Think Your Animal Well: The Power of Positive Thinking Q&A: Dealing with Grief (for Humans and Animals) Q&A: How To Get Rid of Fleas The “Mirroring Effect” and the perfect Melody of Flower Essences Mental Health […]
Q&A: Healing Crystals (and more) for Shelter Animals
Today’s post is a reader question about healing crystals, in particular which ones to use with shelter dogs. Our experts weigh in on this subject, and also share a few other ways to help. Q: I’ve recently started working with crystal healing, mainly for myself. I work in an animal shelter, and am in charge of […]
Q&A: Alternative Therapies – How Much is Too Much?
When your animal friends are suffering, it’s tempting to throw all the alternative therapies you can think of in the mix in order to make them better, but is that really the best idea? I will confess that I am guilty of doing this, both with myself and with my late dog Sadie. I start […]
Q&A: Dealing with Grief for both Humans and Animals
Our experts offer advice for how to help heal bereaved pets and people. We received a question from a reader asking for advice on how to deal with both her own and her dog’s grief. Our reader asked about crystals in particular, but many other complementary therapies can help as well, and since loss and […]
Q&A: How To Get Rid of Fleas
Our experts answer a question about fleas from one of our readers: Q: Is there any way to get rid of cat fleas without using chemicals? Lola Michelin, Northwest School of Animal Massage: Yes, although it takes commitment and diligence and even then, results vary. Anywhere the cat spends time has to be heat cleaned […]
Q&A: Should Alternative Practitioners Ask for Veterinary Consent?
Q: Do you ask (and / or do you advise your students to ask) for a release or clearance from the client’s vet before working with an animal? Do you need veterinary consent? We have received the question about veterinary consent from many readers, along with the related subject: how do you get referrals from […]
Holistic Animal Health Practitioners – UK
The practitioner list for the UK is divided into England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, just like the school list. If you are a practitioner and would like to add your practice to this list, see this page for more information. ENGLAND Canine Rejuvenate Tracey Venn Phone: +44 (0) 7825 548600 Email: tracey@canine-rejuvenate.co.uk Qualified Canine […]
Holistic Animal Health Schools – UK
The schools in the UK are divided into England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and listed under each in alphabetical order by school name. For the Republic of Ireland, see the separate country lists under Europe. If you would like to add your holistic animal health school to this list, you can sign up here (note […]
Animal Safety During Halloween, Fireworks Night and New Years
It is the time of year when animals are exposed to fireworks and firecrackers. Fireworks are being used more and more as a way for us to celebrate; they are now commonplace at birthday parties, Christmas celebrations and New Years celebrations. While we may enjoy the brightly coloured flashes and loud sounds, unfortunately most of […]