I was so excited when Acu-Cat: A Guide to Feline Acupressure arrived in the mail, not only because I was dying to read it, but also because the photos on the cover and back of the book were taken by me! You may not know this, but I am also a freelance photographer. I have […]
Gorgeous Guineas – Aromatherapy Skin Care For Guinea Pigs
Today’s post is an interview with (and case studies from) Reading-based (UK) Reiki Master / Teacher, human and animal Aromatherapist Chrissie Slade. Chrissie is the founder and owner of Gorgeous Guineas, the world’s first company to create aromatherapy products specifically developed for guinea pigs. Since March is Adopt a Guinea Pig month, I thought it […]
Acu-Dog – A Guide To Canine Acupressure
Today’s post is a long overdue review of the latest book by Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute founders Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis. Acu-Dog – A Guide to Canine Acupressure is essentially a new and revised edition of The Well-Connected Dog (which I reviewed here a few years ago), and this version is printed in color […]
Healing Crystals Book Review
Today’s post is a review of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Crystals by Karen Ryan, who was the featured practitioner in the Crystal Healing for Animals post (see also Using Crystals with Cows for tips from Karen on how to use healing crystals in barns). Karen is the founder of The Crystal Tiger in Mississauga, Ontario […]
Introduction To Small Animal Acupressure
Today’s post is a review of a DVD I recently had the pleasure to watch: Introduction to Small Animal Acupressure by Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis, founders and owners of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute. I have been a fan of their book Acu-Dog: A Guide To Canine Acupressure for a long time and I’m equally fond of […]
Book Review – A Dog Lover’s Guide To Canine Massage
Today’s review is long overdue, but here it is finally! A Dog Lover’s Guide to Canine Massage by Jody Chiquoine and Linda Jackson is a workbook for dog owners who want to learn the basics of massage for use on their own pets. Linda and Jody have been teaching canine massage therapy for many years, and […]
Book Review – Stretch Your Dog Healthy
Stretch Your Dog Healthy by Raquel Wynn Personal trainer and holistic health specialist Raquel Wynn is a strong proponent of massage and stretching as preventative medicine for both humans and animals. In her latest book Stretch Your Dog Healthy, Raquel teaches you how to stretch your dog from nose to tail, and she also talks […]
Bach Flower Therapy: A Non-Invasive Treatment Method For Both Humans and Animals
The Bach flower therapy system was invented by Dr. Edward Bach, a British physician, in the 1930s. Dissatisfied with the Western approach to medicine and inspired by homeopathy, he set out to find a new system of treating illnesses before they manifest themselves in the body. For more on Dr. Bach, see this Bach Flower Remedies […]
AWG Recommendeds: Getting In TTouch With Your Dog
Getting in TTouch with Your Dog by Linda Tellington-Jones TTouch is not massage; it is a series of very light movements intended to activate the cells and “awaken the cellular intelligence”. Linda Tellington-Jones invented this bodywork method after having an epiphany during a Feldenkrais class: she all of a sudden realized that the technique she […]
Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home
Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home And Other Unexplained Powers of Animals by Rupert Sheldrake This book is amazing! I consider it a must-read, and I think most people will look at animals a little bit differently after reading it. If you ever had any doubts that our pets know a lot […]