How Can You Tell Your Dog is Dehydrated?

How Can You Tell Your Dog is Dehydrated?

Easy Monitoring Tools Massages During the daily massage of your animal, you can easily assess if your dog shows signs of dehydration or not. Though the quality of your touch, you can tell. Usually a general loss of skin elasticity and an increase in gentle effleurage,...
Contra-indications to Massaging Your Dog

Contra-indications to Massaging Your Dog

General Contra-Indications Contra‑indications refer to the specific situations in which you should not massage a dog.  If these conditions exist, consult your veterinarian. For example: Do not massage a dog with a temperature over 104° F or 39.5° C. A dog’s...
Canine Massage Simplified

Canine Massage Simplified

You know how good you feel after a massage. Believe it or not, your dog might enjoy, and benefit from one too. In this article, learn all about canine massage to sooth your pup’s aches, or just spend enjoyable time together. Massage is one of the oldest forms of...
Bringing a Puppy Home

Bringing a Puppy Home

First, a Welcome Tour Nothing brings more joy into a home than a puppy. A new relationship is formed and a puppy’s behavior patterns are determined from the very first moments a puppy enters his new home.  Help your puppy get off to a good start by  “puppy...
Massage and the Arthritic Dog

Massage and the Arthritic Dog

The pain and stiffness associated with arthritis affect dogs in the same way that they affect humans. Fortunately, the percentage in animals is not as high as with humans. A recent study sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health showed that approximately 20% of adult dogs...