Canine Massage: How to for Dog Owners
Help your dog stay fit and flexible with these massage and stretch techniques For many of our dogs, especially as they age, joint degeneration, muscle atrophy, loss of flexibility and subsequent pain are all too common. Considering that conventional options for treating a dog's pain and arthritis are limited (typically, prescription drugs and/or surgery), it…
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Dog Differences: Service, Therapy & Emotional Support
Are you using the terms service dog, therapy dog and emotional support dog interchangeably? Did you know there’s a difference between these three types of dogs? To help clarify, we’ve written this article to explain where you may see a certain type of dog and when someone may need one. What’s The Difference Between Service, Therapy &…
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Vestibular Disease in Dogs
What is Vestibular Disease? We understand a ‘stroke’ from human medicine as a sudden hemorrhage or blood clot to an area of the brain that can lead to weakness, paralysis, potential loss of speech and cognitive functions and potentially, death. While it is not impossible for dogs to develop bleeding problems in the brain, the…
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Pet Hemp Oil for Pain Management
Hemp Oil (CBD) for Pain Management in Dogs In the last couple of years the popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) has exploded in popularity for dog owners seeking to manage pain, anxiety, inflammation, panic and many other mental and physical health concerns for their pets. CBD is often deemed by some as a miracle supplement, capable of…
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Important Dogs Throughout History
Growing up in school, we are often taught about important people and their remarkable deeds or inventions throughout history. Yet, every day dogs contribute to the betterment of humanity and dont even get a lick of the attention. Aside from being man’s best friend, dogs have been responsible for major scientific breakthroughs, epic rescues, heroic…
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7 Habits of Inspiring Dog Parents
Dip'n Dogs Owner Rachel, her husband and their two dogs, Lola & Leo Yes, we are crazy dog parents to the fullest-in a good way! You know, the ones that are obsessed with their dogs and love to talk about dogs, and schedule their lives around their dogs, have careers catered to dogs, dream about…
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Hemp Oil for Pain Management in Dogs
CBD for Pain Management in Dogs In the last couple of years the popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) has exploded in popularity for dog owners seeking to manage pain, anxiety, inflammation, panic and many other mental and physical health concerns for their pets. CBD is often deemed by some as a miracle supplement, capable of curing nearly…
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Why Having a Dog is Good for Your Health!
Dogs not only bring joy to our lives, but current research finds that having a dog is good for our health and overall well-being. There are constant studies analyzing the human/dog bond and provided below are many reasons and explanations as to why canines are essential for our lives! Physical Exercise Increases The older we…
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How To Protect Your Dog from Fleas & Ticks
Summer is almost here and along with the rising temperatures comes the rise in fleas and ticks. Keeping your dog safe is of the utmost priority during these especially warm months because of the potential threat of these pests! Here in Florida, flea and tick season takes place all year round, however the risk of…
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Certified vs. Trained-Who is Really Swimming Your Dog?
Some of our hydrotherapy clients we've swam and currently swim CERTIFIED Canine Hydrotherapy or Not? The other day, a friend of mine was telling me how a couple years ago she had hired a canine hydrotherapist to work with her dog. Sophie, a beagle mix, was older, had severe arthritis and didn’t want to move…
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