Every feature, every movement of this young horse emanates joyous vitality; a shocklingly brilliant coat; full, articulating muscles; a handsome, crisp-looking head; a sparkling eye that bespeaks his quick intelligence. His good, loving nature is the one thing that could possibly contain his burning, passionate nature. His spirit soars with his increasing physical strength in the warmth of summer. This animal is the perfect flesh and blood manifestation of the metaphor of the Fire phase. |
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A healthy hunting cat can be the best thing that can happen to a barn. The grass hay and grain attracts the field mice and other rodents and a quick cat has the job of keeping the unwanted small furry population down. It is interesting to watch as a cat stalks its prey; his entire being is intently focused, waiting for the mouse to scurry before pouncing with the grace and precision of a highly trained athlete. It is exactly this feat that makes the feline a fabulous barn friend. |
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Young animals are supposed to be full of life, dashing around the house and tearing about the garden. These bouts of energy are, however, interspersed with frequent periods of deep sleep. Rest is as essential as exercise for the development of the bones, muscles and neurological connections. |
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The sight of a dog cowering in a corner, legs trembling and head down, breaks any animal lover's heart. Though this example is extreme, many dogs live within the spectrum of being intermittently timid or fearful to being numbingly petrified and overly self-protective.
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When spring is in the air, every dog knows it. Spring is the season when dogs want to run, play, and stretch their bodies, when their natural zest for life flows through their veins. Spring is a time of action.
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Does a worried dog sing a worried song? A dog's worried "song" is often expressed in quirky, repetitive behaviors and anxiety disorders know as Canine Compulsive Disorder (CCD).
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What if animal healthcare practitioners were only paid if animals were healthy? In times of old in China that is the way it worked. The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctors, known as“barefoot doctors,” would go from village to village and receive housing, food, and payment only if the community was healthy. | ||
During the last decade, conventional veterinary surgery has made great strides in helping dogs have more comfortable and fuller lives. But an ancient therapy - acupressure - nicely augments the more modern medical practice and increases its benefits. |
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Acupressure Can Help Protect Your Feline Friend from Cancer None of us wants to hear the "C" word, especially in connection with our beloved cats. Yet more and more felines are being diagnosed with cancer hoses days.
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| The Yin & Yang of Puppy Love by Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis 
Puppies are amazing creatures. When they play, they play with every ounce of their little beings. When they sleep they are "down-for-the-count." They can chew their way through your favorite shoes and your daughter's best teddy bear - but we love them anyway. We look at our beloved puppy's antics and say to ourselves, "He's a puppy."
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| Using Acupressure to Relieve Motion Sickness by Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis |
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As Catherine took a sweeping turn onto the interstate, she was thankful she had brought a travel crate for Hugo, her nine-week-old Saint Bernard puppy. She was taking Hugo home for the first time and his tummy was not happy with the ride - up came his breakfast. |
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| Touch For Tummies by Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis |
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 If not for their dinner bowls, dogs would still be wolves. In many ways our devoted, domesticated dogs are still wolves, especially when it comes to their digestion. In the past 10 years, holistically oriented guardians and healthcare practitioners have become proponents of fresh food diets plus supplements for dogs. FULL STORY |
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| Dog Athletes are Acupressure Hounds by Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis |
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 Drake is an amazing agility dog. He darts onto the course taking the triple bar in stride, running smoothly and efficiently. His timing, movements, and keen attention are impressive. Not a moment's hesitation dashing up and down the A-frame, over a double-over, through the chute, onto the pause table, then off again at top speed to the broad jump, and weaving around the poles - - the consummate dog athlete! FULL STORY |
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| Acupressure: Points That Heal by Amy Snow |
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Acupressure for Your Animals Now that modern medicine is finally catching up with the ancient healing sciences it is time to share the wealth of all these health benefits with our animals. | ||
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Chico went flying off the back porch and landed chin first on the stone below, knocking himself out. The five-month old yellow Lab had spotted ducks on the pond 50 feet away, and in his exuberance forgot there was an eight foot drop from the porch to the craggy rocks. 