Massage Sessions With A Senior Dog With Declining Health… I recently had the opportunity to have some massage sessions with a large 13.5 yr-old dog at an emergency hospital where she was admitted and received 2 major surgeries. Unfortunately her condition worsened, and her family eventually decided that it was time to let her go. The reason the vets […]
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A Well-Circulated Body Is The Key Where I live, summer seems to have extended a little into fall this year, and for someone who feels cold all the time due to bad circulation, I am thoroughly enjoying it! However, as we approach the colder seasons, I would like to suggest adding heat therapy for your dogs […]
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I was at an event hosted by Pet Food Express Campbell Store a while back. A gentleman approached me looking puzzled and said, “How do you know if your dog needs a massage?” I wasn’t quite sure if he was just teasing me or sincerely asking the question at first. So, my first response was “Do you know when you need […]
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Here is a really simple & easy DIY project for you. Try having your dog walk on this obstacle mat slowly with some treats & encouragement. Sometimes, this could be more fun and effective than just a normal walk outside. What you need: Door mat (or bath mat ) x 1 Floating tube x 1 ~ 2 […]
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Aroma Therapy sessions have always been stand-alone services with Canine Therapeutics, but effective August 1, it will be an add-on service to a massage session. In case you are not sure what Aroma Therapy is, I would like to give you a quick overview. But, first, watch this video. This is probably the best way for you to […]
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Moxibustion…I’m pretty sure you said “Moxi–whaaaat??” It may sound weird and foreign but what it can do for our dogs is huge. Moxibustion, A Heat Therapy Intended to Stimulate Circulation Moxibustion (mox·i·bus·tion) In Japanese = Mogusa (Mugwort) In Latin = Combustio (Burning) Moxibustion is a heat therapy, intended to stimulate circulation through application over acupressure points for […]
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This is SO exciting for me. This is HUGE! Take a look at this video and I hope you will be excited as much as I am. :) What happens in this video: The dog with patellar luxation will sit completely differently after some TTouch strokes were applied. The Reason Why The Dog Doesn’t Sit Straight […]
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Check Your Dog’s Pads If you are noticing that your dog is walking strangely but are not sure what’s going on, one of the easiest things you can do is to check your dog’s pads. Why? Because the pads where your dog is putting more weight on are usually more worn out than the other pads. Photo on the […]
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Going out with your dog in spring & summer is just simply fun, isn’t it? This is one of my favorite photos – the last beach visited with Chuckie before he passed last year. Strengthen the Hind Legs on Sand A couple of weeks ago, I had a workshop called “Preparing for your dog’s senior years” and talked about […]
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