Acu-Dog


Book Description

Helps you understand traditional Chinese medicine and apply it to your dog.




The Well-connected Dog


Book Description

A user friendly manual for performing acupressure treatments with your dog, "The Well Connected Dog" is filled with photographs and charts illustrating a step-by-step treatment guide, meridian pathways, and acupoints. Authors Snow and Zidonis also include twenty-five special conditions treatments and lots of additional information about your dog's optimal health.







Canine Massage


Book Description

Use massage to help your dog relax, to condition the canine athlete, to assist in recovery from injuries or to ease chronic pain. Learn the techniques of a recognized expert in the field so that you can bring the well-known benefits of massage to your own dog or become a canine massage specialist. New edition has over 100 illustrations and 100 photos, detailed examinations of muscular stress points, diagnoses and treatments. You will learn the basics of canine anatomy and kinesiology; massage movements, pressures, techniques and systems; routines designed to address specific health problems; stretching and hydrotherapy techniques; tips on how to run a canine massage business, and more. Excellent source of information on dog anatomy as well.




Acu-Horse


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ACU-Horse provides a step-by-step guide to performing an acupressure session on your horse. This new book provides tons of 4 color charts and photos to help you learn equine acupressure along with all the necessary discussion of essential Chinese medicine theories and concepts. The book walks you through the assessment process, acupoint selection and the comprehensive acupressure session protocol. ?? The last chapter offers 35+ common equine specific condition charts addressing both physical and emotional issues such as colic, osteoarthritis, founder, pre- and post-performance, heaves, grief, fear, and many more.?? Every horse person needs to have this new book for learning how to benefit horses with Chinese Medicine and as a reference at all times. It is perfect for owners, trainers, and healthcare practitioners to enhance the horse's performance, health, and wellbeing.Acupressure helps people connect with their own healing abilities while contributing to your sense of partnership in his health.




Dog Reflexology and Acupressure


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Books about reflexology for humans have been known for many years. Now this book makes it possible to gain knowledge about reflexology for dogs as well. The book describes the technique and where the dog's reflex areas are located on the paws. All content is carefully described and complemented with illustrated figures. The dog's urinary passages, nervous system, digestion, senses, respiratory passages, immune system, circulation, detox system, endocrine system, bones and muscles are some of the content you will find described in the book.Furthermore, the book provides practical tools to support reflexology treatment such as face reflexology, acupressure, treatments of meridians and homeopathy. In order to understand the location of the reflex areas on the paws, the reader is guided through the principles of human reflexology and how the reflex areas on humans have come to be. It is then shown why and how this knowledge can be transferred to dogs, and how the reflex areas are adjusted to fit the dog's anatomy and physiology i.e. the reflex areas are mapped out with regard to the differences between humans' and dogs' anatomies. Several experts in the veterinary field have contributed to the book with the necessary western knowledge.The reader is introduced to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) which constitutes the theoretical background for both reflexology and acupressure. It consists of the 5 Elements, meridians, acupressure points, yin and yang, and mental aspects including the dog's behavior.Vivian Birlie, a member of the Danish Author's Society, is an acupuncturist and reflexologist, and has treated both humans and dogs since 1997. As a longtime educator, she has authored a great deal of teaching material. This background along with 16 years of experience in journalism, technique and web at the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, has made this book possible.The book forms the basis of the education for dog reflexologists at Sano Canis, Institute for Reflexology for dogs - educational institution and treatments Number of pages: 224




Equine Massage


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A long-awaited update of the classic equine massage reference Fully revised and updated, this new edition provides step-by-step instructions and more than 180 photographs and diagrams to help riders and professionals alike master equine massage techniques. This authoritative guide provides detailed information about massage movements, pressures, rhythms, and sequences. It includes: * An introduction to equine anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology * Practical information on stretching and hydrotherapy * Four new chapters covering equine myofascial massage, Equine TMJ (temporomandibular joint) Dysfunction Syndrome, Equine Muscular Compensation Phenomenon, and saddle fitting * A conformation check-up routine * Information about areas of stress specific to each discipline and different massage techniques and routines for different situations Equine massage enhances the performance and quality of life of horses by increasing flexibility, reducing stiffness, improving attitude, and shortening recovery time from injury. In addition to its many health benefits, equine massage strengthens the bond between the horse and his owner, trainer, or groom. Using these techniques, you'll learn to "see" with your hands and sense areas that need special attention. Equine Massage, Second Edition is truly a hands-on guide to proven massage techniques that improve a horse's well-being.




Canine and Feline Iridology


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This is a course workbook for the Canine - Feline Iridology Correspondence course. The price includes: The full color course workbook, access to study videos, and a copy of the Canine - Feline Iridology chart which you can have printed and laminated for your practice.You need to register for this course by emailing [email protected] to acquire these materials included in the course cost. Working with the Canine and Feline Iridology Course Workbook, you will be able to study Dog and Cat Iridology. This course will help you learn to identify current health issues as well as genetic strengths and health predispositions of dogs and cats. You can assist your animal in maintaining optimum health by learning basic iris signs that can indicate when there may be a potential health issue. There is an important distinction between a Veterinarian and an Iridologist. A Veterinarian diagnoses and treats disease, and is the sole authority on what drugs or surgery may be required according to traditional medical practices. An Iridologist educates the client about genetic predispositions, potential health issues, areas of irritation and inflammation, and other acute processes that may be occuring in the body. The pet guardian can then contact a veterinarian to look into treatment or to investigate further.Iridology can help you make informed decisions of what mix of services you may need for optimum health of your dog or cat.We hope you enjoy this introduction to Canine and Feline Iridology.




Shiatsu for Dogs


Book Description

The Shiatsu treatments illustrated in this book will enable any dog owner to give their animal a complete body treatment that will relax, improve circulation, and relieve strains and stiffness. Shiatsu builds mutual confidence and communication and is of particular benefit to the older dog.