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The Effect of Phototherapy & Massage on Heart Rate &  Osteoarthritis in Dogs

The Effect of Phototherapy & Massage on Heart Rate & Osteoarthritis in Dogs

When integrating Photizo Vetcare as a complementary tool into Harriet’s hands-on treatments, apart from noticing that she can work deeper into affected areas, Harriet has also noticed a dramatic calming effect using the device. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of therapeutic massage when combined with Photizo Vetcare’s LED sourced red and near-infrared light therapy on dogs diagnosed with elbow Osteoarthritis.

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Arthritis and the older dog

Arthritis and the older dog

If your dog has canine arthritis then you probably already know a lot about it and are now looking for ways to make your dog more comfortable and bring some joy back into their lives. A lot of owners will have tried physiotherapy, acupuncture and hydrotherapy, or their dogs are already taking the maximum dose of painkillers but they may still be finding daily activities uncomfortable to the point where owners are starting to question their quality of life. People often try canine massage as a last resort.

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Living With Pet Bereavement

Living With Pet Bereavement

It’s important to be able to look after our pets and ourselves during what can be a difficult and upsetting time. We asked pet bereavement counsellor and founder of Living With Pet Bereavement, Dawn Murray, to take us through what to expect in dealing with end of life care and suggest ways of coping with the surrounding grief.

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Homeopathy for First Aid

Homeopathy for First Aid

​You might be waiting for the vet to arrive, or on the way to the vets. It may be a simple minor bump or bruise. Either way, a first aid kit of homeopathic remedies at home or in the yard could be invaluable in helping your animal.
Illustrated by CAM4animals co founder Isobel Hunt.

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Time to Ditch the Ball Flinger

Time to Ditch the Ball Flinger

We may need to rethink the way in which we exercise our dogs. It might be tempting to throw a ball as far as possible for your dog using a ball flinger but there are potential dangers!  Being full of the joys of spring can turn into a sudden disaster for the dog chasing the ball, or an insidious build-up of stresses and strains over time. Yasmin Porritt of Yorkshire Pooches Therapies explains more and suggests alternative exercises and enrichment you can do with your dog to keep them fit and healthy.

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The Benefits of Chaga Mushrooms for Dogs and Cats

The Benefits of Chaga Mushrooms for Dogs and Cats

Medicinal mushrooms are becoming increasingly popular in human and veterinary medicine. As with any treatment, their use should be approached with care. We are therefore pleased to reproduce this insight into Chaga mushrooms by leading expert in myco (mushroom) medicine, Julie Anne Lee, founder of Adored Beast Apothecary.

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The Magic of Christmas

The Magic of Christmas

The Christmas story – in common with similar tales from around the world – is full of hope and healing, and the bond we have with animals shines though…..

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Bob the Christmas Cat

Bob the Christmas Cat

“Twas the night before Christmas….”
Well, it wasn’t so much “Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse”!
More like cat flaps that go bump in the night ….

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