Are acorns safe for pets?
It's fall and it's another year of acorns dropping from the trees in large numbers! Some people believe that natural forecasters, such as acorn production, can be an accurate way to predict the seasons. Did you know that trees such as oaks have something called "mast...
The Fall Season and your Pet
Balancing the body during different seasons is one key to health in many eastern medical traditions. Adjusting your pet's diet and daily routine around seasonal changes can be helpful in preventing underlying disease from manifesting and can alleviate the symptoms of...
Pet Food is getting scary & confusing
There is more confusion than ever about pet food, with new brands coming out, the media misrepresenting information, and our distant relationship with knowing what healthy food is. Food used to be a simple thing. Back in the "old days" before commercial pet...
Avoiding Heatstroke in Pets
As the weather gets warmer, it is important to keep our pets cool to avoid the life-threatening condition of heatstroke. Our pets do not sweat the same as we do, and their primary mode of regulating body temperature in the heat is to pant. Depending on their age,...
Healing Pets in the Summer Season
Summer is a time of ease, relaxation, and socialization. There is a general exhale and life seems easier in the warmth of the sun. There are several ways to keep your pet healthy during the summer, which can be one of the most energetic seasons of the year! In...
Therapeutic Massage for Pets
The power of touch has the amazing ability to comfort and heal the body and soul. Not only does this simple tool provide relief and relaxation to a stressed body, but it also provides a stronger connection between you and your pet reducing emotional anxiety and...
Healing Pets in the Spring Season
Spring is a time of renewal, but the transition from winter to the upward movement of spring can bring itchy ears and skin as well as arthritis and eye issues. Overall, there is a feeling of rejuvenation as we shake off the cold of winter. It's time to take advantage...
Keeping Your Pet Hydrated In Winter
Rehydrating your pet during the colder months Our pets go through a mild dehydration this time of year when the cold air doesn't hold the moisture the body needs. Dry air from heating vents and the cold dry air from outside add up to dry coats and thirst. Watch the...
Keeping Your Pet Safe During Firework Season!
The 4th of July is a celebration for humans, but it can be an overwhelming stressful event for your pets! Their acute senses tend to go into overdrive with the loud, booming fireworks. Here are some tips for keeping your pet calm and safe: Make sure your pet has...
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