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Time For Compassion

Time For Compassion

Hannah works holistically with horses, taking into account all factors from feet to feed. She is a Reiki Master & Teacher, Holistic Therapist, Masterson Method Certified Practitioner and Qualified Remedial Saddle Fitter. We asked for her reflections on how lockdown has affected the relationship between horse and rider. We think you’ll find her reflections insightful and welcome your comments. How has lockdown affected you and your horse?

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Victor the Rescue Dog

Victor the Rescue Dog

Victor is a big handsome chap who certainly stole my heart. As an animal therapist, it is never easy seeing any animal in discomfort, but there was something about Victor that really broke my heart in two. Having started life on the streets of Romania, now should have been his time to live a full and happy life, but sadly this wasn’t the case……

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Diesel the Basenji’s Skin Problem

Diesel the Basenji’s Skin Problem

When my Basenji, Diesel, first started itching terribly, like many, my first thought wasn’t to look for alternative treatment. I wanted to do the right thing, so I initially went to my vet for advice. Things worked up to a point, but the cause of and the solution to itchiness can be complex and the drugs used to combat it quite harsh, so we ended up exploring different options for Diesel as an individual dog with his own unique health requirements.

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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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