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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Friday Links: Hot Cars, Prairie Dog Linguistics, and Rabbit Hydrotherapy
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
Calendula – A Must Have for Your Doggie First Aid Kit
Calendula, used to soothe cuts and rashes and any kind of wound, is a homeopathic remedy that no first-aid kit should be without. Calendula is made … Read full article
Stress Relief Acupressure Points for You and Your Dog
Stress relief acupressure points to help both you and your dog. If you are feeling stressed, your dog is too. Dogs pick up their emotional cues from … Read full article
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Animal Massage Therapist – “Best Job In The World”? Absolutely!
We have two dogs – active (very) collie spaniel crosses, brother and sister. Sam has always been the seagull chaser, which is lucky as we live by the sea. Sarah was the ball catcher. Last year, when they were around 6 years old, Sarah started to change in … Continue Reading...
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Meet Caroline Thomas, Hoof and Paw Holistic Therapies
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 … Continue Reading...
Boost Your Horse’s Immune System with Acupressure
Any deficiency in your horse’s immune system means his health is compromised. A healthy, balanced immune system supports your horse’s capacity to avoid disease, rebound from injury and enhances his overall vitality. Chinese Medicine Before people knew … Continue Reading...
Excerpt from the new Acu-Horse: A Guide to Equine Acupressure
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Acupressure Points For Canine Osteoarthritis
Older dogs are prone to developing arthritis. However, even young dogs can develop arthritis due to trauma to the joint, hereditary malformations, breeding issues, unstable joints, poor diet, and infection. Early detection is key to slowing the degenerative … Continue Reading...
New Regular Contributor: Animal Homeopath Shirley Moore
Shirley Moore is a professionally trained homeopath and the founder and director of the humane society Save A Dog in Sudbury, MA. Cattie: I first met Shirley at the Conference on Complementary Animal Healing in Boxborough, MA, a few years ago. She gave a … Continue Reading...
Business Monday: Affordable Health Insurance for Massage Practitioners
As daunting as starting a business can be in the beginning, one of the most anxious times is when you are getting enough clients to consider leaving the employment that is paying the bills. One reason thousands of people stick with their full time jobs to the … Continue Reading...
Acupressure-Massage for Puppy Mill Survivors
Helping Puppy Mill Survivors Pet shop puppies are adorable. Your heart melts and you have to go inside to see them. The sales clerk assures you the pups are pedigreed and from a reputable breeder. You want to believe her, but you’ve heard that pet shop … Continue Reading...
Friday Links: Electric Dancing Bees, Lazy Horses, and Is Your State Bad For Pets?
Does Where You Live Impact Your Pet's Longevity? Research done by Banfield Pet Hospital suggests that among several other factors, the state you live in can play a role in your pet’s overall health and longevity. Colorado and Montana are among the best states … Continue Reading...