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NATURAL THERAPIES TO TREAT & MAINTAIN YOUR DOG’S MUSCULOSKELETAL INTEGRITY
The foundation of your dog’s good health lies in nutritionally balanced - species appropriate diet, regular exercise, weight control, good genes and a stress-free environment. While conventional veterinary medicine is used to treat the physical...
BED REST GAMES FOR DOGS POST SURGERY – THANK YOU FOR FEATURING OUR ARTICLE ADL
We've all had a dog requiring bed or crate rest after an injury or surgery. Keeping your dog calm post-surgical procedure can be equally challenging for owner and pet! Melina Grin shares her expertise on how to help your dogs make a speedy recovery...
HOW TO INTRODUCE A NEW CAT OR DOG TO YOUR PET RESIDENT
Introducing a new CAT or DOG to your pet resident can be rewarding, puzzling, exciting and frightening concurrently. No matter what your pet’s temperament, modest steps can make the introduction calmer and in turn pleasant for the entire family....
TIPS FOR TRAINING A CAT TO USE A SCRATCHING POST
Are you still scratching your head and wondering how to encourage your cat to claw at their pole? Use our simple tips to train your cat to scratch their post instead of your furniture: Cats like to stretch and scratch after they wake up, try...
ASSESSING YOUR DOG’S PERSONALITY FOR NATURAL HEALTH CARE
Your dog’s personality plays an integral role in its health. Different emotional states affect how well your dog copes with sickness and injury. Every dog is an individual with a unique personality, it’s a significant factor to consider prior to...
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF NECK DISCOMFORT IN DOGS?
Your dog’s neck or the cervical spine is comprised of seven vertebrae, almost every mammal has 7 vertebrae including us humans. The purpose of the neck is to support the head and protect the spinal cord while the muscles of the neck stabilize the...
GUEST ARTICLE ON AUSTRALIAN DOG LOVER – DOG ENRICHMENT
Mental stimulation can help prevent behavioural issues and improves the overall quality of life of your pet! Every dog is an individual and will need a tailored plan providing enrichment through social / cognitive / physical / sensory and food...
IT’S A DOG’S TALE (TAIL)
Have you ever wondered what’s your dog’s tail trying to tell you? Dogs use their tails to communicate all types of emotion. These emotions include happiness, aggression, pain, fear and much more. The purpose of the tail equally is to help with...
7 SIMPLE THINGS TO MAKE YOUR PET HEALTHIER AND BETTER OFF IN 2018
Happy New Year! As we begin 2018 all inspired with our new year goals, many of us may be looking at our pets, thinking how can we improve their lives by making them healthier, happier and revitalised for the next 12 months. It’s imperative to make...
SEVEN THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR CAT THIS WEEK
The CAT is nearly a perfect animal, it’s inexpensive to acquire, looks good, comes in many breeds and colour varieties, functions precisely, owes nothing to anyone, gives much and demands little in return. Although the cat and the dog are both...
BODYWORK & ENERGY MEDICINE – YOU CAN HELP HEAL YOUR PET
Bodywork and Energy medicine are two healing therapies used by holistic practitioners and caregivers. Bodywork techniques work by moving or stimulating parts of the body while Energy medicine involves moving, stimulating, clearing or influencing...
PET NURTURE HAS BEEN FEATURED ON AUSTRALIAN DOG LOVER
Check out our recent guest article; Giving Dogs with Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease a Reason to Jump for Joy featured by Australian Dog Lover http://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/09/cranial-cruciate-ligament-injury-in-dogs.html...
HEALTH BENEFITS OF DOG MASSAGE
WHAT IS MASSAGE The word massage means to work with hands or kneading. Massage is one of the oldest forms of healing and dates back to ancient times. Modern animal massage was mostly used for horses until dog massage grew in popularity. Canine...
COMMON SPRINGTIME SPRAINS IN DOGS
Winter has been fairly cold and wet in some parts of the country. As the weather starts to warm up, we are eager to venture outside and make up for lost time. We remove the extra layers, buy a new harness or leash for our dog and get excited about...
Hints For Getting The Most Out Of Your Vet Visits
Whether your Pet requires an annual check-up, medical procedure, has a routine appointment or needs an urgent visit and you are a busy Pet owner, you will want to get the most out of your Vet visit(s). Your Vet should always offer the highest...
Treating Small Animal Injuries with Heat or Cold Therapy
When your pet injures themselves, it can be a stressful and confusing time deciding on the most appropriate course of treatment and best healing outcome for your best friend. If you are a dedicated owner and want to ensure your animal companion...
STRESS BUSTERS TIPS FOR CATS
Cats are easily triggered by internal and external stressors such as noisy environments, social isolation, poor quality diet, lack of mental stimulation, aggression from pets within or outside the home and certain smells such as cigarette smoke,...
How Myofunctional Therapy Helps Dog’s Injured Muscle Tissue
When your dog’s muscle tissue is injured, inflammation and pain invade the area. Chemical substances like histamines and lactic acid release into the muscle cells causing abnormal contraction, spasms and tension. Usually free movement is restricted...
Brand New Year, Brand New Me and a Healthier Pet! Part 2
In part 1 we discussed obesity, several health risks and tips for successful weight management. Have you started making small changes for a healthier, energetic and stronger you? how about incorporating your indoor or outdoor exercise routine to...
Brand New Year, Brand New Me and a Healthier Pet! Part 1
The New Year is upon us and as you may begin your new year’s resolution to get healthier, lose weight and get fit, how about your pet(s)? Obesity is one of the most common nutritional problems in dogs and cats. Surplus of body fat is related with...
What is Canine Myofunctional Therapy by Pet Nurture
Your dog’s body is built around a system of bones and muscles that offer support, protection and mobility. When your dog’s muscles are well developed and his joints, tendon and ligaments are strong and healthy, the self-sufficiency of his movements...
