Sharing information to help you create optimal health, joy, and vitality for your dog!
Sharing information to help you create optimal health, joy, and vitality for your dog!
Acupressure is one of the most ancient healing arts. Like acupuncture, which uses the same pressure points, it is based in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The primary difference is that acupuncture uses needles to activate the points. There is evidence that shows veterinary acupressure has been used since 2000-3000 BC. In ancient times, eastern cultures would …
TTouch, or Tellington Touch, is a bodywork method designed by Linda Tellington-Jones. It was first designed for bodywork on horses and then later discovered to be helpful to small animals and people. TTouch is a method of making circular movements on the body, generally in a clockwise manner with a light touch. The circles awaken …
Integrative holistic veterinary care is a whole-body approach that incorporates both western and eastern modalities. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) includes acupuncture, acupressure, chiropractic, massage, herbs and nutrition. There are also alternative therapies such as cold laser, homeopathy, flower remedies, essential oils, Tellington Touch (TTouch) and water therapy that your dog can benefit greatly from. Since …
We recently got some FitPAWS Paw Pods. They are great for balance, neural stimulation and building core strength. Your dog can stand on either the dome side or for a bigger challenge, he can stand on the flat side. They come in a pack of 4 and can be used individually or together. We are just starting out with them, so the first thing we did was get used to touching them with right and left front paws. Then we moved up to standing on them, one paw at a time, then both at the same time. Our goal is all four paws on four different paw pods. I’ll post an update as we get there! It’s a lot of fun working together on the training too!
Read more about FitPAWS in our blog post here.
Tashi here… I thought I’d demonstrate one of my FitPAWS exercises with you! Mom needs to get one of those iPhone tripods so she can photograph me while supporting me, but we thought we’d go ahead and get started!
This is a step up from the FitPAWS Disc to the FitPAWS Donut. It elongates my back and give me a good stretch, while improving my muscle tone. We do some rotations that go about 5-8 minutes every day.
You can learn more about FitPAWS in my blog post FitPAWS for your Dog’s Fitness.
Are you looking for ways to improve your dog’s fitness, core conditioning, and balance? FitPAWS is a great tool to add to your dog’s fitness and conditioning regime. What is FitPAWS? It’s canine conditioning and rehabilitation equipment. FitPAWS helps develop confidence, body awareness, strength, balance and coordination. Their inflatable platforms such as their discs, pods, peanuts …
CBD has become a popular supplement for dogs experiencing anxiety or suffering from inflammation caused by many things, including arthritis. What is CBD? Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural compound found in the hemp plant that is very beneficial to humans and dogs. When CBD enters the body, it activates the endocannabinoid system (ECS), a biological system made …
Do you know what is in your dog’s food and how to read his food label? If you had a pet during the 2007 terrifying pet food recall, you probably started being a lot more aware of the shortcomings of the pet food industry. Many people checked to see if their dog’s food was manufactured …
“May I pet your dog” – This simple phrase is important not only to teach children but to remember yourself. All too often people approach dogs, who look so innocent, and just reach out and pet them without asking. As a pet parent, you might have had this happen as your heart stops as a …
We all know that exercise is vital to keeping our bodies fit and functioning as they should. The same goes for your dog, but you might be wondering just how much exercise does my dog need? As a minimum, dogs need 30 minutes a day of physical exercise. The intensity of exercise varies depending on health, …
Oh no, your dog is suddenly coughing and sneezing! The infamous kennel cough or canine cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease that your dog can get from a virus or bacteria. It can cause inflammation and irritation in your dog’s throat and lungs. Similar to how we catch a cold when we are in …
Loose leash walking makes going for walks an enjoyable and bonding experience. One of the first things pet parents do when they find their dog is taking them for a walk (or maybe a run is a more appropriate word as the pet parent is being pulled down the street) is to go to the …
There are many different things that could cause your dog’s loose stool, from eating too many liver treats or too much dairy, to just not quite feeling right, but before if the issue goes on more than a day or two, make sure you are able to rule out Coccidia and Giardia. Coccidia and Giardia …
Does your dog go a little too crazy when you are away? It could be a sign of separation anxiety. We all want our dogs to be jumping with joy whenever they see us because it makes us feel loved and important. But if the stress of you being away is causing problems, it’s time to address what …
