This is a continuation of:“Sassy’s Canine Aquatic Therapy Session – Summer 2015“ To Keep Her Muzzle Above Water The biggest concern was that she is not strong enough to keep her head above water. So I wanted to try using this noodle nunchuck for kids that I found at the store for Sassy. I was […]
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When Sassy’s family took her to the beach, they noticed how much she loved water. She kept walking into the ocean despite the 15-year-old’s limited mobility. That is how they became interested in providing water therapy for Sassy. A Relaxed Body but Not Enough Strength to keep the Head Afloat My face in the photo […]
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How To Understand Your Dog’s pain The easiest way to understand your dog’s pain is to go by the Pain Scale Chart. It is heartbreaking to see our pets not feeling well. Sometimes we will notice our pets behaving strangely. This makes us wonder if they are in pain and if so, how much? I came […]
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Let me share a heartwarming story about Sassy, one of my canine clients. Sassy is a senior dog who unfortunately ended up in a shelter for an unknown reason. Despite that tragedy, she was one of the few fortunate ones who received a second chance. Look at her eyes. Isn’t she pretty? She was 15 years […]
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Don’t Leave Your Dog in Front of a Store Over the 4th of July weekend, I stopped at a grocery store. The parking lot was full and there are many people around the entrance. Quite chaotic compared to an ordinary week day. Then I heard a dog yelping. It was a small terrier-looking dog tied to the outer part […]
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Is Marijuana Use Legal in Your State? If you live in an area where Marijuana use (medicinal or recreational) is legal, you may want to keep a few things in mind for your pet’s safety. What Happened to Dewey I took Dewey (5yr-old cockapoo) for an afternoon walk on a nice warm Sunday. We stopped by a park in the neighborhood as usual. It’s […]
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One of my foci this year is to let people know that Massage is Just as Important as Food for Dogs. Yes, puppies, too! If you have ever experienced taking care of a puppy, you know how fast they grow. My dog, Dewey is already 5 and I don’t know what happened to the little puppy that […]
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Concern For Leash Jerking On Dogs Leash jerking (a.k.a. “yank-and-crank”) is still used and recommended by many dog trainers today. I don’t know about you, but I really don’t see the benefit of it. Since I’m not a professional dog trainer, I will refrain from explaining why I don’t think it is an effective way of accomplishing […]
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4 Health Benefits of Giving Your Dog a Foot Bath The followings are the primary benefits: Improves circulation (Nutrients will be carried throughout the body where necessary) Speeds up metabolism (senior or less active dogs can burn calories efficiently) Alleviates chronic pain (i.e., arthritis) Prevents injuries by loosening & softening the muscles Why the Feet? […]
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Lighter, Softer & More Comfortable Than a Collar I used to take my dog, Dewey’s collar off when we are at home, especially at night. It’s just more relaxing and out of the way when I massage him. But what if something happened in the middle of the night, or he escaped while nobody was home? Having an ID tag […]
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