OUCH! Arthritis is a PAIN!
What is Arthritis? Arthritis. It’s one of the leading, if not the lead, cause of chronic pain in dogs. Unfortunately, it is not just an...
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- Sep 6, 2019
Thunderstorms, Dryer Sheets, & Chemicals Oh My!
I recently posted the below picture to social media: I was a bit concerned because I know that many dryer sheets contain chemicals and...
- Apr 24, 2019
Pet Massage – Do You Have What It Takes?
Yes, it takes a lot of hard work to become a certified pet massage therapist. Classes, homework. studying (LOTS of studying!), tests, ...
- Oct 17, 2018
Pumpkin & It’s Amazing Benefits For Pets!
Pumpkin For Our Pets – Not Just A Fall Treat! It’s fall! Time for pumpkins! Pumpkin for everyone—even our pets! I always knew pumpkin was...
- Sep 28, 2018
My (Not-So) Secret Anxiety Reducing Essential Oil Blend
I love essential oils, but I am definitely not an expert. I love learning about, smelling, and using them, but I sure couldn’t teach a...
- Sep 11, 2018
Lovin’ The Senior Life!
If you are like me, you never want your pet(s) to age. Couldn’t they just stay young and spry and with us forever?! Sadly, no. Like us,...
- Jul 24, 2018
Massage Tips To Help Reduce Anxiety
I posted this video on Facebook and Instagram on July 3rd to give folks a couple of massage tips to help reduce anxiety in their pets...
- Jun 27, 2018
Massage and Pooping – A Fabulous Relationship
WHAT?! Yes, seriously. The next time your pet gets into the poop position, look at his/her body and stance. This poop posture requires...
- Jan 23, 2018
Are You Talking To Me?!
Communication is an extraordinary thing. We use it so often that we probably don’t even think about it much. However, communication...
- Nov 22, 2017
Hooray For The Holidays!
I love the holidays! I start getting all excited just before Halloween until after the New Year has begun. I love all of it – the...
- Aug 11, 2017
What, Are You High or Something??!!
My Opinions on CBD for Pets CBD (cannabidiol) is getting a lot of attention these days. For a number of years, I’ve been reading about...
- Mar 22, 2017
NO! Not A Muscle Spasm!
OUCH! Most of us have experienced the sudden pain of a muscle spasm. A muscle spasm can wake us from a deep sleep, keep us from activity,...
- Feb 2, 2017
Teeth Brushing and Massage…HUH?!
February is National Pet Dental Month. To celebrate, let’s talk about how massage can help your dog with this healthy task. From personal...
- Jan 6, 2017
This Cold Weather is Ruff!
There is no mistaking it, the winter cold weather is here. For those of us in the Midwest, we had a short reprieve of warmer winter...
- Nov 14, 2016
Thoughts From A Canine Massage Therapist
When I tell people what I do for a living, I am met with a variety of responses – excitement, acceptance, laughter, shock…Many people...
- Jul 16, 2015
- Feb 27, 2015
Why Pet Massage? Simply put…
In my work, many of my clients are looking for alternatives and additions to their traditional vet care. Massage is one of those...
- Apr 25, 2013
Meet Benny!
This past Monday, I had the honor of working on an amazing young foster dog – an amazing Pit Bull that had been rescued from a truly...
- Feb 24, 2013
Piper the Flying Reindeer
Again, I know this post is overdue – actually from December, but it’s too cute not to share. Here is a picture of one of my clients –...
- Feb 20, 2013
Photos from The Miles for the Mothers – A Benefit for The Puppy Mill Project
So, better late than never! Here are some photos from the Miles for the Mothers benefit held in October 2012. These are all such...
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