How massage benefits senior dogs and cats
From easing joint discomfort to alleviating anxiety, massage therapy offers both physical and psychological benefits to senior dogs and cats. Almost all dogs and cats
Chiropractic care for canine anxiety
We usually think of chiropractic care in terms of relieving pain in our dogs, but it can also have a positive effect on canine anxiety.
Detoxifying your pet – why and when it’s important
Your dog or cat’s body is naturally designed to detoxify itself, but sometimes he needs extra assistance to recover his health and well-being. We live
Gut health – your dog’s or cat’s whole body depends on it!
Your dog’s or cat’s gut health impacts much more than his digestion. Everything from his head to his toes is affected by the microbiome, and
Does your dog have hot spots?
These inflamed red lesions on your dog’s skin can cause him a lot of itching and pain. Find out what really causes hot spots, and
The secret language of dogs: from paw to tail
Dogs have a rich secret language that is only just being discovered, and research results shine more light on just how incredible our canines are.
Massage for arthritic dogs
Does your canine companion have osteoarthritis? Massage therapy helps ease the pain and stiffness. Audrey Rose is an 11-year-old poodle with osteoarthritis. “If she moves
Chiropractic can help his immune system
Spinal misalignments can lead to inflammation and infection in an animal’s body. Regular chiropractic care naturally helps prevent illness. Did you know your dog or
Exercise and acupressure for conditioning
Add acupressure to your dog’s exercise regime, and you’ll give him the edge he needs to advance to new levels if conditioning. Every dog has
Do you know what age your dog is?
Dogs age much faster than humans. But, at what age is a dog considered a senior…or a geriatric? Well, there is no real simple answer.
4 simple stretches for dogs
Help keep your dog limber with these gentle stretches. Give yourself a stretch. Notice how good it feels, and how it helps you feel more
10 tips to reduce the risk of cancer in pets
Along with a healthy lifestyle, high quality diet and minimal vaccines, here are some factors to help reduce your animal’s risk of cancer. Cancer has
Acupressure for before and after surgery
Thanks to acupressure, this young golden recovered from hip dysplasia surgery in record time. Oak was a dashing, champagne golden retriever. He was bred at
Chiropractic care for your senior dog
Misalignments in your dog’s spine do more than cause back pain. They can actually affect his overall health, especially if he’s older. Chiropractic adjustments can
How to ease your dog’s arthritis pain
Diet, supplements, and other therapies work together to reduce the pain and inflammation of arthritis. Like people, dogs and cats often develop arthritis as they
Meridian tapping techniques to heal your dog
Heal your dog with Meridian tapping. People, dogs and all other living beings on the planet are animated by a flow of energy through their
Meditation for you and your pets
Dogs and cats, through their close connection to us, are aware of and deeply affected by the stress we endure. When we are stressed, our
Acupressure for active dogs
Adding canine acupressure to your dog’s routine every five or six days will enhance his fitness level and overall health. Active dogs are happy dogs
The importance of exercise for dogs
Life can be hectic, and it’s easy to get so busy that we forget to take proper care of ourselves. One thing that often falls
Doing yoga with your cat or dog
Try this five-step yoga session at home with your dog or cat, and notice how much better you feel afterwards, mind and body! Many of
How are your dog’s chakras?
If your dog seems stressed or out of sorts, perhaps his chakras are out of balance. Learn what this means and what you can do
Prolotherapy for canine joint pain
Forget drugs or surgery. Prolotherapy is an effective and non-invasive way to alleviate chronic joint pain in your companion. Stiffness, lameness, pain…they’re common joint problems
Using adaptogens to ease your dog’s stress
Adaptogens are a unique group of herbs that can help him cope better and adapt to life’s stressors – both physically and emotionally. Life can
Acupressure for Cushing’s in dogs
Cushing’s disease is common malady that can easily be mistaken for aging. Here’s how acupressure, a simple but effective healing modality, can help your dog
Acupuncture for dogs
Acupuncture can help treat a wide range of canine conditions, from osteoarthritis and epilepsy to incontinence and asthma. Coco is a five-year-old poodle cross who
Does your dog have thyroid problems?
Is your dog behaving strangely? Has he developed unusual symptoms and acting apathetic or aggressive? It could be a thyroid problem. Kodak, a young bearded collie, was
Top 5 energy healing methods for dogs
Energy healing can have a profound effect on a dog’s well-being. Check out some modalities that are growing in popularity. If you practice Reiki on
Top 5 herbs for cats
Herbs that can naturally and effectively treat a variety of common feline health problems, with minimal risk of side effects. Cats are sensitive creatures and
Tui Na for dogs
Tui Na is a powerful form of bodywork that has its roots in ancient China. It’s a simple but effective way to alleviate a wide range
Balancing your dog’s chakras
Chakras helps keep your dog’s body life force energy flowing, but can become imbalanced or blocked, resulting in health or behavioural issues. Does your golden
Understanding your cat’s body language
Learn how to interpret your cat’s body language to eliminate misunderstandings and strengthen your bond. While I was working one day, Natasha my feline diva,
Ozone therapy for animals
Ozone therapy is not widely available yet, or even approved for medical use this side of the Atlantic, but it shows promise as a healing modality.