Pet Wellness Beyond Veterinary Care
There has been a growing trend among pet parents towards holistic care and new pet care wellness services for their beloved dogs and cats. While traditional veterinary care remains essential for maintaining pet health, many pet parents are recognizing the benefits of incorporating additional practices into their pets’ wellness routines. Let us explore why pet parents should seek additional wellness and pet health care in addition to regular veterinary checkups, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach to pet health and wellbeing. (more…)
Dog Massage 101
Benefits of Dog Massage Therapy: Just like humans, dogs can experience stress, muscle tension, and various health issues that can affect their overall well-being. While walks and playtime are essential for their physical health, another therapeutic approach which is gaining in popularity is dog massage therapy. This holistic practice offers numerous benefits for our canine companions, promoting relaxation, alleviating pain, and fostering a deeper bond between humans and their furry friends. (more…)
Winter Safety Tips for Your Senior Pet
by Dr. Dani McVety, Founder and CEO of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
As winter’s biting cold sets in, your senior pet may struggle with the cold more than usual—especially considering older pets often do not handle temperature extremes well. The dry, cold air may cause achy joints to flare up, while icy walkways can make potty breaks treacherous. Help keep your senior pet warm, comfortable, and safe this season with the following tips.
Reiki Healing & Pets
by Shawna Ricci B.A., CCMT, CFTBS, ABCDT
Reiki is a Japanese form of energy healing. It can be offered to humans or animals of any age and is a safe, gentle method of healing. It involves the transfer of “Universal” or Source energy from practitioner to client. This can be done hands-on, from a short distance, or by proxy across a large distance. The premise is that when flooded with this universal energy, the body is able to heal and balance itself as it was meant to. So the person offering the Reiki is not actually healing the client; he/she is facilitating the transfer of energy that helps the client to heal him or herself. (more…)