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: 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: Treatment Options For A Dog With Pinched Nerve In Back
Q: Our dog has a pinched nerve in his back creating back leg weakness. We’re looking for treatment options. Lola Michelin, Northwest School of Animal Massage: Pinched nerves are serious business indeed and once your veterinarian has had the opportunity to diagnose the degree of trauma and the location, there are many therapies that will […]
Q&A: Massage and Phantom Pregnancy in Dogs
We recently received an interesting question from one of our readers and wanted to share it here for others to learn from as well (don’t miss the update at the end of the post). Tracey, a canine massage practitioner in the UK, wrote: Q: Is massage safe for a bitch experiencing a phantom pregnancy? As […]
Q&A: Massage For Abnormal Ligaments In Front Paw
Q: I am looking to adopt an 8-12 week old puppy who has ligament problems with her front paw and leg. I was wondering if massage would help her? Answer by Lola Michelin, Northwest School of Animal Massage: Of course, a massage practitioner would need a full description of the condition, preferably from a veterinarian […]
Business Monday: How Do I Figure Out If There Is A Market For My Business?
We get a lot of questions on how to figure out if there is a market for the modality you want to learn so you can be sure that you will have paying customers after you graduate. Marketing and market research is a huge part of any business, and one that many struggle with, and […]
Business Monday: Animal Massage Laws and Practitioner Liability Insurance in Ontario, Canada
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 didn’t know the answer to her question, so I reached out to Lyndsey Deutsch, […]
Q&As: Animal Acupressure in Canada, Animal Massage Schools in Pennsylvania, Washington and Florida
We love to receive questions from our readers, and do get a lot of them on a wide variety of subjects. And since I think others can benefit from our answers as well, we will post select Q&As here every now and then, so that everyone can learn from them. Q: Are there any Animal […]
Using Crystals With Cows
I received a very interesting question from a reader the other day – which crystals to use in a cow barn. I didn’t know the answer to that, so I got in touch with Karen Ryan, who is the owner and founder of The Crystal Tiger in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, and was the featured practitioner […]
Massaging Ducks And Other Waterfowl
Today, I am looking for your help. I love hearing from all of you who visit and read this blog. It is such a treat to get emails with comments and questions, and today I received one of the more unusual ones so far. This question is from Leah, who is writing a book and […]