1. Animal Reiki = compassion Reiki teaches us to be compassionate to ourselves and to others. Ultimately, there is no difference, since all is One. It is this Oneness space that Reiki helps us to tap into with its many tools. When we are with our … Read full article
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6 Easy Ways to Make the Holidays More Mindful
With the holidays now upon us, many of us are beginning to feel the stress of this time of year. So how can we make the holidays more mindful? How can we get back to truly enjoying this time of year? I plan to approach this holiday season with a more … Read full article
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Listening to the Animals – Remembering How to Trust our Hearts and Intuition
When we were children we had great access to our heart centre and our magical intuitive sensitivity. Can you remember what this felt like? Can you … Read full article
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A growing number of clients are requesting alternative therapies for their pets, and more veterinarians are realizing that offering multiple … Read full article
Animal Communicator Julie Lines of Voice Of The Animals
Today’s post is a guest post from Julie Lines, founder and owner of Voice of the Animals in Newton Solney, Staffordshire, England. Julie is an animal … Read full article
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Meet Lola Michelin, Northwest School of Animal Massage
Lola Michelin is the founder and owner of the Northwest School of Animal Massage on Vashon Island, WA. Cattie: I first met Lola when I interviewed her on Animal Massage Guide (click here to read the interview). I had long been intrigued by her work with … Continue Reading...
Meet Lisa Ruthig, Lively Dog
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Amber Against Canine Ticks?
We live in the northeastern US and have a lot of ticks, even in the city. We used to put Frontline on our dog Sadie but stopped after a few summers because I didn't like how she reacted to it. She would get very lethargic for a few days, wasn't herself at all, … Continue Reading...
Chinese Medicine and the Equine Tongue
Have you ever really looked at your horse’s tongue? It can be a challenging task if he’s private about his mouth, but it can also be important. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the tongue’s appearance – including its shape, color, thickness, movement and … Continue Reading...
New Regular Contributor: Kathleen Prasad, Animal Reiki Source & SARA
Kathleen Prasad is the founder of Animal Reiki Source and co-founder/president of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA). Cattie: I am so excited to announce our latest regular contributor to the blog; renowned animal Reiki expert Kathleen Prasad. I … Continue Reading...
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Is It Complementary or Alternative Medicine? Or Both?
I am constantly struggling with whether to use the term complementary or alternative medicine when labeling posts and therapies on this blog. Turns out I am not the only one - there is a lot of confusion surrounding these terms. I’ve been meaning to write … Continue Reading...