Tag: therapy
Reasons Your Dog Might Benefit from Low Level Laser Therapy
Not all pet pain issues should be solved by common prescription drugs. There is a strong case to be made for alternative therapies. And...
How dogs can improve the lives of cancer patients
Cancer is a scary diagnosis to receive, and battling the disease itself can be even more frightening. Here’s how dogs can help lessen your...
11 ways to manage pain in dogs and cats
When it comes to managing pain in dogs and cats, these alternative modalities have a lot to offer. Consider trying one of these options...
How a Bearded Collie helped her human through depression
The heartwarming story of Keith and Sasha — a black-and-white Bearded Collie that helped her human through depression post-9/11.
We know that dogs play an...
Emotional support animals are in high demand
According to data from a recent survey, the majority of college students feel that they'd benefit from an emotional support animal.
Veterinary students at the...
Is your dog overly anxious? Acupressure can help!
Occasional anxiety is natural and normal in any dog, just as it is in us. But if your dog seems excessively anxious and fearful,...
Therapy cat soothes passengers at Denver airport
This friendly feline was hired to ease the stress of travelers at the Denver International Airport — and she's doing a furbulous job!
There’s nothing...
Gemmotherapy can help heal your pet
Gemmotherapy, a gentle healing system, involves the use of plant bud extracts to address health issues and help detoxify your dog or cat.
When healing...
High dose vitamin C therapy – Part 1
When injected at high doses into a pet or person, vitamin C offers some amazing healing benefits and can even help treat cancer.
Vitamin C...
How acupuncture helped a senior cat walk again
An elderly cat with radial nerve damage in one leg makes a full recovery thanks to acupuncture.
I discovered the healing benefits of acupuncture when...
9 integrative treatments for lipomas
Lipomas are benign lumps that often develop as dogs get older. An integrative approach with a variety of treatment options is the best way...
Acupressure for dogs in hospice
Used within the context of hospice or palliative care, acupressure is a wonderful way to alleviate discomfort and help dogs pass more easily when...
EFT can ease your pet’s emotions
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), or Tapping, can help with anxiety, phobias and related problems in dogs and cats.
Emotional Freedom Technique is a healing modality...
Natural approaches to allergies
In canines, seasonal allergies usually manifest as skin problems and scratching. Here’s how to ease the discomfort.
It’s spring – the start of another allergy...
Massage for arthritic dogs
Does your canine companion have osteoarthritis? Massage therapy helps ease the pain and stiffness.
Audrey Rose is an 11-year-old poodle with osteoarthritis. "If she moves...
Therapy dogs in funeral homes
Therapy dogs offering comfort to grieving families is a growing trend.
Therapy dogs are used in many settings, from schools and correctional facilities to hospitals...
Brooke, the dental therapy dog
This “snuggly” golden retriever works as a therapy dog to calm the fears of young patients at a pediatric dental clinic.
Parents come from miles...
Acupressure-massage for puppy mill survivors
Combining veterinary care with acupressure-massage can help heal these dogs, both physically and emotionally.
Pet shop puppies are adorable. Your heart melts and you have...
Using conventional medications safely
Medications like antibiotics, NSAIDs and steroids are sometimes necessary to treat canine and feline illnesses, but it’s important they’re not used indiscriminately.
As a holistic veterinarian,...
Chiropractic can help his immune system
Spinal misalignments can lead to inflammation and infection in an animal’s body. Regular chiropractic care naturally helps prevent illness.
Did you know your dog or...
Music’s healing effects
Studies have shown playing the right music can have a powerful and calming influence on dogs and cats.
Sound is a major factor of our...
Exercise and acupressure for conditioning
Add acupressure to your dog's exercise regime, and you'll give him the edge he needs to advance to new levels if conditioning.
Every dog has...
Hyperthermic therapy for dogs and cats
Hyperthermic therapy is the new kid on the block when it comes to treating cancer, but it’s showing promise for some tumor types.
One recent addition...
Prolotherapy
Take a look at how prolotherapy, a form of regenerative medicine, can help your dog's joints.
Jona was just eight months old when he started...
Lets do doglates!
These Doglates style exercises can help strengthen your dog's core muscles, improve his emotional well-being, and even alleviate or prevent certain health issues.
Zulu is...
Everyone loves Lil BUB!
Despite a grim start to life, and a multitude of health issues, Lil BUB is one unique kitty and has millions of devoted fans.
Any...
Ricochet hangs ten!
Ricochet, a world famous golden who combines surfing with therapy has changed the lives of countless people with special needs.
She may look like an...
Chase No Face: The road to recovery is filled with love
Often times, people see injured cats and dogs and automatically think nothing can be done for them. This could have been the case with...
Warm water therapy for dogs
Warm water therapy relies on the healing properties of water to help with the rehabilitation process.
My friend Yvonne Garst always wanted a Bernese mountain dog...
Needle-free acupuncture for your animal
When you hear the word "acupuncture" you immediately think of big long needles. But, what have you heard of needle-free acupuncture?
When an animal loses...
How are your dog’s chakras?
If your dog seems stressed or out of sorts, perhaps his chakras are out of balance. Learn what this means and what you can...
Prolotherapy for canine joint pain
Forget drugs or surgery. Prolotherapy is an effective and non-invasive way to alleviate chronic joint pain in your companion.
Stiffness, lameness, pain…they’re common joint problems...
