Tips for Helping Your Specially Abled Pet Live a Fulfilling Life
by Dr. Jeni Goedken, Hospice Veterinarian and owner of Fond Farewell.
Pets with special needs hold a cherished place in our hearts. These dogs and cats face daily challenges with an inspiring amount of determination and resilience. Whether your pet’s mobility or sensory loss was sudden or progressed over time, when you provide them physical and emotional support, you can ensure they enjoy a rich and fulfilling life—without limits. Help your specially-abled pet live their best life with these tips. (more…)
Reactive Dogs: Fearsome Beasts or Simply Misunderstood?
by Frankie Jackson, CCPDT Certified Professional Dog Trainer & owner of Canine Counseling
Imagine the scene. It’s a beautiful day, you’re strolling through the park and spot a sweet little Goldendoodle racing around. Suddenly she spots another dog, this one is on-leash, and races towards them to say hello. “It’s ok, she’s friendly!”, the owner of the Doodle yells, laughing as their errant pup ignores their attempts to call them back. To many dog owners this may sound far from worrisome but for those among us with reactive dogs the same scenario could be a potential nightmare. (more…)
What Can I Do If My Pet Has Anxiety
by Jody L. Teiche, Pet Health Expert & Pet Parent Coach
Crying, howling, destroying the house or hurting themselves…these are just a few of the symptoms pet parents live with when their dog or cat has chronic anxiety.
Pet mental health challenges are real and with close to 75% of dogs in the U.S. experiencing some form of anxiety and 20% of cats, it is a problem affecting many, many pet parents. So, what can you do if your pet has a form of anxiety that is heartbreaking to see and difficult to manage? Luckily, there are many safe, natural options to explore to help your animal. Let’s first look at what types of anxiety they can be experiencing and what can cause this. (more…)
Reiki for Pets
by Elaine McCarty, the Animal Reiki Lady
There is only one reason your pet dreads going to the vet. Stress!
Pets are so sensitive to our state of mind that they know something is up the moment we call the vet. Tack on a harness/crate, the car ride, the drop-off, the smells, the sounds, the other pets at the office and you’ve got one anxious pet. And heaven forbid they need a nail trim…Fortunately, there is a simple and easy-to-use method for reducing stress that can help make your pet’s next trip to the vet peaceful and calm. Reiki. (more…)
Massage Therapy for Horses
by Darcie Pfeffer, Certified Equine Massage Therapist
Massage therapy is an elusive term and usually brings to mind a ‘spa’ treatment, where the emphasis is on relaxing the body and giving ‘feel good’ vibes. This type of massage is usually seen as pampering the body; a special treat and not a necessity. There is nothing wrong with this, but it does overshadow the bigger impact that massage therapy can have on the body and why it is important for horses, especially those who are competing. (more…)
