Tui Na massage: Wouldn’t it be something if your horse could have a consistent, harmonious flow of stomach chi and could avoid colic, founder, stomach ulcers, and any other digestion issues horses are prone to have? Wild horses roam and … Read full article
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Homeopathy for Animals – Q&A with Shirley Moore
We receive a LOT of questions about homeopathy for animals: which remedies to use for various conditions, how to give the remedies, and most of all, questions around preventing and treating Lyme disease. Shirley has very kindly been responding to … Read full article
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Friday Links: Electric Dancing Bees, Lazy Horses, and Is Your State Bad For Pets?
Does Where You Live Impact Your Pet's Longevity? Research done by Banfield Pet Hospital suggests that among several other factors, the state you live … Read full article
Chinese Medicine and the Equine Tongue
Have you ever really looked at your horse’s tongue? It can be a challenging task if he’s private about his mouth, but it can also be important. In … Read full article
Doing Animal Massage At An Event – Checklist For What To Bring
Now that spring is here, there are lots of outdoor events where you could be offering your massage (and other complementary) services to pet owners: … Read full article
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Meet Julie Lines, Voice of the Animals
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