Distinguished veterinarian and animal psychologist Dr. Michael W. Fox shares his pioneering 6 - step massage technique through detailed illustrations' photos' and easy - to - read instructions' and provides information on how to understand your animal companion's anatomy' develop a massage routine' use massage to diagnose illness' and integrate it as part of an overall care for your dog. Utilizing the same holistic philosophy of animal well - being' Dr. Fox teaches you basic dog psychology' how massage can help your dog' how to create the best massage routine' how to diagnose illnesses' and even how to keep your dog in shape.

Distinguished veterinarian and animal psychologist Dr. Michael W. Fox shares his pioneering 6-step dog massage technique, which is not only a healing tool and healthcare measure, but also affirms the bond between you and your animal companion. Drawn from more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Fox provides an orientation to basic dog anatomy, physiology, and psychology, and then addresses, through easy-to-read instructions and detailed illustrations and photos: Why dogs need massage How to understand your dog's body language How to develop a massage routine How to diagnose illness with massage How to keep your dog fit and healthy This newly revised and updated volume is an essential guide for helping and healing our animal companions.

Over 40,000 sold. Generously illustrated with photos, drawings, and diagrams, Dr. Fox's massage program is a holistic philosophy of animal well-being.

This phenomenal book by Margrit Coates,the world's leading animal healer, will teach you how to make a real difference to your pet's happiness and well-being through hands-on energy healing. Energy healing is a non-invasive, complementary - yet very effective - therapy that can be used to help improve your pet's health and behaviour. In this fascinating guide, Margrit Coates provides practical advice on when, where and how to use hands-on healing to treat your pet. Whether you are caring for a dog or cat, rabbit or gerbil, bird or even a pet reptile or injured wild animals, the essential steps are given here, along with sections on other alternative treatments such as crystals, massage and flower remedies, and pet horoscopes. Throughout, Margrit shares case studies of animals who have been helped by hands-on healing.

'I knew dogs could make a difference to the children's lives. I knew it the moment I watched a little boy, exhausted by pain and sickness, stretch out his hand to touch my dog's paw, and then...he smiled.' Lyndsey Uglow has endured and overcome mental health challenges and much personal pain, including her young son's battle with Leukaemia. Lyndsey knows only too well the emotional rollercoaster experienced by parents supporting their children through critical illness, but she also knows just how much the company of dogs can alleviate just some of their worry and pain. The healing bond with dogs that helped her, she now shares with others - in the shape of a dynasty of exceptional Golden Retrievers, including the incredible Leo. Since 2012, Lyndsey has made it possible for therapy dogs to visit more than 10,000 children, many critically ill, bringing smiles of simple joy and a sense of normality to lives ruled by pain, sadness and uncertainty in paediatric intensive care, cancer wards and palliative care. Leo has also faced his own battles. After suffering a serious injury on a beach run, he was saved by a pioneering technique which restored him to full health for the sake of the children who were missing him so much. This is Lyndsey and Leo's story and how they have brought the extraordinary healing powers of dogs to others; while sharing the stories of just some of the thousands of children for whom a soft paw or wet nose has brought comfort, care, laughter and joy at the darkest of times.

• Includes body maps for both cats and dogs that clearly illustrate the positions of the Jin Shin Jyutsu energy points and explains how to work with them • Presents step-by-step illustrations and easy, brief explanations for point sequences for general health, first aid, and specific ailments, from ear mites and conjunctivitis to kidney infection, splinters, and anxiety • Provides sections with dog-specific and cat-specific ailments, organized by area of the body and symptoms, with recommended treatment points and sequences ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GENTLE WAY to ease your cat’s coughing or lighten the joint problems of your dog? Or maybe you want to relieve your pet’s stress when going to the vet and help them recover after surgery? A soft touch method for harmonizing energy flow, Jin Shin Jyutsu is an excellent hands-on healing tool to support your animal companion’s overall health and alleviate common ailments and injuries. By calmly placing your hands on certain energy points on your pet’s body, you can release energetic blockages, strengthen the immune system, and stimulate their body’s self-healing response. Easy step-by-step illustrations and body maps for both cats and dogs show how to use this simple system of two-point touch healing. From ear mites and conjunctivitis to kidney infection, splinters, and anxiety, just by holding certain points on the body of your cat or dog you can quickly relieve a symptom or trigger the start of a comprehensive healing process. Jin Shin Jyutsu not only improves their health and well-being but also offers an enjoyable moment of energetic exchange between you and your four-legged friend throughout all phases of life.