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Canine Acupressure & TCM
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Benefits of Canine Acupressure and Massage
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How to massage your dog at home

Most of us love it when we get to indulge ourselves in the luxury of a spa massage. But we all have busy schedules and money seems to have a million places it needs to go before we book an appointment. If we are lucky, a significant other might just have the right touch and …

Grooming Senior Dogs at Home

Finding a groomer that you trust with your dog is much like finding a hairstylist for yourself. Once you find one you love, you stay with them forever, or until someone moves away. When that situation happens, we find ourselves asking for referrals, reading through Yelp reviews, and going through trial and error. That situation …

Keep your home in tip-top shape with a pet

Keeping your home clean and tidy can seem near impossible when you have both children and a pet, but fortunately, it doesn’t have to be as difficult as you might expect to preserve your property. Here are a few tips and tricks to keep your home in tip-top shape with a pet. Clean Their Feet …

Dogs who don’t like their teeth brushed

According to the latest studies, as many as 80% of dogs over three have active dental disease. Brushing your dog’s teeth regularly is the best way to improve their dental health, but what about dogs who don’t like their teeth brushed? While you will want to keep up with brushing as much as you can, …

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Adding a family pet to your home

Having a family pet provides children with something to concentrate on while also teaching them responsibility through caring for the animal and developing a bond.  They can be a great addition to the family with plenty of rewards. However, if you are thinking about bringing a family pet into the home,  It is crucial to …

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Is your dog comfortable as it can be at home?

As a pet parent, there’s nothing you want more than to keep your dog comfortable as it can be at home and make sure they’re content. Whether you’ve recently added to your family, or you have a senior dog, here are some tips to keep your furry friend happy.  Invest in a good quality bed …

Feeling a bit uncertain after bringing a dog into your life?

They say nothing worth having comes easy. And ain’t that the truth? Let’s take bringing a dog into your life. That’s a decision that’ll bring plenty of love and joy into your world. It’s something that you’ll be unlikely to regret on either a short- or long-term basis. However, that doesn’t mean that everything will …

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5 Top Tips To Keep Your Dog’s Muscles In Good Health

Like human health, effective dog health must cover a wide range of issues. There are many elements to consider, all of which play into and support each other. Your dog’s muscles are one of several important factors in wellness. Here are a few tips to keep your dog in good overall health. 1- Focus on …

The importance of picking up your dog’s poop

Do you ever walk your dog and see fecal matter left on the grass or sidewalk from other dogs? Unfortunately, if you are like most of us, you see it far too often. It’s hard to say what people think when they leave their dog’s poop on the ground. Maybe they think the rain will wash …

What is animal communication?

As a canine massage therapist, I am very attuned to the dog I am working with. It’s a natural extension of touch to communicate without words. To understand, to give, and receive information, messages, and emotions. But when I’m not touching an animal, or even in the same room, state, country, or even dimension as …

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How Flower Essence remedies can help you and your dog

Flower Essences are gentle remedies made from the energy or vibration of a flower, plant, or tree. All living things have specific energetic qualities, just as each of us is unique. These remedies can help us heal a part of ourselves, generally an emotional aspect, so that we may live more fully and without limits.

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What dangers to your dog are lurking on the sidewalk?

Going for a walk is a simple pleasure, and one many of us dog parents engage in on a daily basis. You’d like to think all you have to worry about is keeping your eyes open for cars backing out of driveways, but unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Sidewalk dangers can be avoided, but …

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Are fermented veggies right for your dog

Fermented veggies are full of great benefits for your dog. You’ve probably heard of the benefits of eating fermented foods for yourself, but did you know your dog can derive those same benefits? Fermented veggies for dogs are a wonderful way to boost your dog’s immunity, aid in digestion, and promote a healthy gut environment. But not …