Archive for the 'Health and Wellness ' Category
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: Home http://www.vet.cornell.edu/publicresources/dog.htm (I accidentally added these to...
by Christy Caplan
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February 6, 2009 
Keeping my nose to the ground… lesson 1
My first post on my life with dogs – three hounds to be exact. What I want to address in this first post is the lesson these furry kids are always teaching me when we’re on walks. I watch them...
by Christy Caplan
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February 5, 2009 
