Hobbs

On September 3rd we lost a strong, beautiful, brilliant little border terrier names Hobbs. He was born in Helena, MT on July 30th, 2007, but spent all of his 16 years adventuring in and around our lovely little Telluride valley. 

He was cherished by his community for his sweet face, gentle nature, and light hello kisses of greeting. Hobbs was a dedicated women’s softball fan and could be seen on many Tuesday and Thursday evenings socializing in town park- his favorite place on Earth. Go Tire!

Described as the “Jim Looney of dogs” he never met anyone he couldn’t call “friend.”

This magical being in the form of a dog was the joy of my life- I will be eternally grateful for the time we’ve shared and I will always long for one more walkie, one more cuddle, one more…

Hobbs, I take comfort in knowing you had the most wonderful life. A life full of love, friends, great food and treats whenever you wished. You will be missed but never forgotten- as you left paw prints on my heart. 

A Celebration of Dogs will be held on October 8th, beginning at 2pm in town park- with food, games, and friends. All are welcome to attend. We would like to celebrate all of our fur friends past and present who offer us the greatest gift of all- their heart. 

Can Tui-Na Help Your Dog Live Longer? by Amy Snow & Nancy Zindonis

Click on the link to be taken to an article in Animal Wellness Magazine

Supporting a Cat's Kidneys with Acupressure

Click on the link below to see an article published in Animal Wellness Magazine.

The Sad Expectation of Veterinary Care

Veterinary Care Today

I’ve seen many posts lately regarding veterinarians and suicide. Is this a stressful business? Absolutely! But I would like to show you another side of this argument, and I’m not trying to de-emphasize the hardship that these doctors are currently going through. 

We expect everything from our veterinarians- we expect them to be nutritionists, animal advocates, experts on rehabilitation, vaccination, neutering; anything “animal” they should know everything about everything. But this is how the industry of animal care is set up, animal care is not diversified like human care is. I could go out today and find an expert in Nutrition, or Chinese Herbs, Acupuncture, Rehabilitation, Mental Health Care and on and on. I would never expect my family practitioner to be an expert on everything human. But, there is only allowed ONE advocate for animal care- the Veterinarian. 

I come to you from the standpoint of an animal advocate who cannot gain knowledge or respect in the fields that I wish to practice. There are no avenues for people like me. I have to become a veterinarian to be taken seriously, and to gain the knowledge that I seek. I have to commit to years of study in an extremely competitive field, of subjects that I have no particular interest in to serve you and your pet. 

It saddens me deeply to know that veterinarians would take their life due to the many expectations and stressors of doing a job that they were called to do. But I think a change in the industry could better serve these doctors, pet owners and pets everywhere. This in not a sustainable industry model as it is, it must be diversified and our animals have everything to gain. 

Spring Training and Canine Acupressure

By: Nancy Zidonis and Amy Snow

Glorious spring is here with all its exuberant energy. Trees are leafing out. Grass is turning green. And, everyone wants to get out and move their bodies - especially your dogs. Time to get ready for the warmer weather filled with activity - agility trials, Flyball, Frisbee, Running on the Beach, Hiking trails, Swimming and having fun.

Just like any weekend warrior, your dog needs to get in shape, so start slowly and build up. Protect their muscles, tendons, and ligaments now so you can have more fun as spring and summer progress. Don't risk an early season injury; it would really spoil things for both of you.

By adding an acupressure session to your loving and grooming routine every three to four days plus combining it with slow and steady physical training, you two will be ready for lots of fun. The acupressure points selected for the Spring Maintenance Acupressure Session chart are specifically for muscle building, tendon and ligament strengthening and good blood circulation.

Remember to stimulate these points on both sides of your dog. Use the soft part of your thumb or pointer finger on smaller dogs to stimulate the points. Gently press each acupressure point for a slow count of 30 before moving on to the next point. 

Tis the season to get out and play and this acupressure session will help your dog play with you with less danger of getting hurt before the fun even starts. Enjoy your spring and summer together!

Multi Radiance Super Pulsed Lasers- Acquired!

After much study, research and advice, I have acquired a Multi Radiance Laser system for you and your pet’s benefit. I have had so many great results with my own care and my dog’s that it seemed like a logical step to take. There is so much valuable information on this style of laser that it was hard to narrow it all down for the reader. I created a page with some information- feel free to “geek out,” the videos are nice as well, especially if you are new to laser therapy.

The main reason I chose this class of laser is safety. Multi Radiance Lasers (class 1M) are more powerful than most class IV lasers without the fear of damaging tissues and they do not require protective eye equipment for the user or the client. They are also portable and there is no set up.

I also have 3 My Pet Lasers for rent! These are simple to use and offer three setting that are perfect for treating the most common ailments. I’m currently working on some rental pricing and packages for multiple treatments. It does require multiple treatments for most issues, and I am working to make pricing as affordable as possible.

Since I am also a registered massage therapist in Colorado, I can also work on humans! So all animals are welcome!

Cheers to you all!

We Did It!

After over a year of intense study through Tallgrass Acupressure Institute, and a six month delay from CoVid19, I am officially certified!

I received my Small Animal Acupressure certification through NBCAAM- National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage, and have begun my studies of Equine Acupressure.

I so look forward to expanding my practice and supporting pets and their human companions through acupressure. I will be offering nutrition support, and hopefully Multi Radiance Laser in the near future.