Healing with hydrotherapy
The hydrotherapy rehabilitation technique draws on the properties of water to help dogs back on their feet again. You know how soothing water can be.…
Category: Dogs Health
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…
Tracking lost animals
Technology offers new ways to bring your animal home if he ever gets lost. “Hopeless and helpless.” That’s how Massachusetts native Jenni Kung says she…
Treating chronic pain with ESWT
Recently introduced to veterinary medicine, extra-corporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) eases the discomfort of many joint, back, muscle and tendon problems. Chronic pain can be debilitating…
Cross-training with your dog
Have you considered cross-training with your canine companion? It may sound rather intimidating, but it simply means engaging him in a variety of different exercises to…
Non-Toxic pest control
Keep Fido and Fluffy safe this spring by replacing chemicals with non-toxic pest control alternatives. April showers bring May flowers – and pests – to…
Caring for a paraplegic canine
There are many reasons why a dog might become a paraplegic – and just as many ways to help him overcome his disability. Paraplegia in…
Excessive paw licking — it may not be allergies!
Why is she constantly licking her paws? Abby has a puzzling habit. She spends hours licking her front paws. Her guardian took her to the…
New age healing modalities for pets
New age healing modalities have a place in many holistic and integrative approaches. A friend of mine recently informed her brother that she was going to…
Is your dog or cat getting enough vitamin D?
Many people take vitamin D supplements nowadays, and for good reason. Research has found that low levels of this vitamin are associated with a variety…
Seeds you can share with your dog
From chia to hemp to sesame seeds — they’re packed with goodness. Give these healthy recipes a try! Seeds may seem small and nondescript, but…
Liver shunts — what you need to know
Liver shunts are difficult to diagnose, but it can be managed with nutritional therapy and nutraceuticals. The liver is a busy organ. It performs a…