Archive for the 'Health and Wellness ' Category
Herbs for dogs: Milk Thistle, Peppermint, Lavendar?
Don’t shy away from using herbs -embrace them. “Healing with Flower Essences” in a recent issue of The Whole Dog Journal talks about the Bach Flower Essences (remedies) which I’ve used for emergencies and stress with all three of my...
by Christy Caplan
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June 22, 2014 
My Life With A Senior Dog: Bruiser
Early on in life, Bruiser, was diagnosed with disc disease. Our vet recommended we try Acupuncture and we’ve never looked back! Every three weeks, he receives his treatment from Dr. Jester at Natural Healing Veterinary Acupuncture. Now that he’s older and...
by Christy Caplan
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April 13, 2014 Dog Massage with Heal NW
I attended a dog massage class with Rubi from HealNW last Friday night and brought my dog Shermie. We learned basic strokes and it was fabulous – so much so, Shermie actually fell asleep. Visit HealNW if you live in...
by Christy Caplan
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May 6, 2009 Cooking for Canines
I just made a new T.O.P. of the morning (Turkey & Oat Porridge) for Bruiser, the doxie, as I’ve been cooking for him for about a year now. His meals consist of mainly turkey, chx livers, brown rice, salmon oil,...
by Christy Caplan
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April 27, 2009 Senior Dogs: BARK’s current issue
My favorite publication is BARK and the current issue is totally dedicated to senior dogs – the articles range from helpful tips, senior massage therapy to delightful editorial and stories about living with senior dogs – first some personal thoughts...
by Christy Caplan
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March 30, 2009 Therapy Animals: benefits
Ok – none of my dogs are therapy animals but they’re all adopted and came with baggage. I’m considering going through the Delta Society training with Sandy the oldest or Shermie since he’s great with kids and well anyone. I’m...
by Christy Caplan
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February 26, 2009 Skin care: grateful for healthy, shiny coats
Hi all -short post as I’m watching the Oscars which I love to do every year. I wanted to make a comment about what I think really helps make all three dog’s coats looks shiny and healthy. From time to...
by Christy Caplan
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February 23, 2009 Flower Essences: flowers as a healing method?
I’ve been using flower essences for years. I started reading a book called “Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats” by Cheryl Schwartz, DVM and since writing all over the book and placing sticky notes throughout it I’ve seen first hand...
by Christy Caplan
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February 16, 2009 
Acupuncture: Has gone to the dogs…
Hello! Hope this Monday finds you well -below are some thoughts about acupuncture for dogs… and one article worth flagging about a families adventure with their three legged dog named Jerry that recently passed away from cancer. This is a...
by Christy Caplan
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February 9, 2009 
Senior Dogs: part two -under water physical therapy
Thanks so much for all your kind words and encouragement – this will be clumsy as I get started so advice is welcome! First – links for the two articles I mentioned are: http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/ http://www.vet.cornell.edu/publicresources/dog.htm (I accidentally added these to...
by Christy Caplan
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February 6, 2009 
