House Call Hours
Tuesday – Friday Noon – 7:00 pm
Saturday -emergency house calls only

Closed Sunday & Holidays
Mondays – Phone Consultations only

Four Paws Acupuncture makes house calls on the North Shore of MA. Some of the areas we service are : Salem, Marblehead, Swampscott, Lynn, Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, Essex, Gloucester, Wakefield, Melrose, Reading. Please note that we do not make house calls into the downtown Boston area, Newton, Arlington, Brookline and surrounding areas and those cities that are more than 15 miles from Salem MA

For more information on rates, services and veterinary acupuncture for your dog visit our website www.fourpawsacupuncture.com

Hypothermia is the drastic drop in body temperature which can result from prolonged exposure in extremely low temperatures. Leaving your pets out unprotected for several hours in freezing weather can be fatal. Hypothermia may cause heart problems, kidney failure and neurological problems.

Signs of hypothermia are:

* Shivering
* Dilated pupils
* Pale or blue mucous membranes
* Unconsciousness
* Coma

First Aid for hypothermia:

* Immediately remove the animal from the cold.
* Check for shock.
* Administer CPR if needed.
* Wrap animal in blanket.
* Place warm water bottles next to him.
* Go to the nearest veterinary hospital.

Frostbite is caused by the freezing of exposed skin or a body part. Body parts of dogs and cats are most susceptible to the tips of their ears, their tails and the pads of their feet.

Signs of frostbite are:

* Skin discoloration.
* Skin may turn pale or black.
* Lack of sensation or pain at the affected

First Aid for frostbite:

* Get the animal out of the cold.
* Gently apply a warm compress to the area.
* Spray the affected area with warm (not hot) water.
* Go to the nearest veterinary hospital.

Santa is coming to A Better Companion in Melrose on Sunday December 6.

Have your dog’s picture with Santa for a $20 sitting fee. A portion of this goes to the MSPCA.

call 781-662-4597 or stop by 162 Tremont Street Melrose MA 9:00-3:00

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture can treat the following conditions in dogs:

Hip & Elbow Dysplasia
* Internal Medicine
* Movement Disorders
* Neurological Disorders
* Pain Management
* Stress/Anxiety
* Arthritis
* Osteoarthritis
* Allergies
* Asthma
* Low Energy
* Spinal Cord Injuries
* Shoulder & Elbow Injuries
* Ligament and Tendon Injuries
* Recovery from Fractures
* Neurological Disorders
* Degenerative Myelopathy
* Muscle Strains
* Off Season Agility Conditioning
* Low Back Pain
and so much more!

Worried about how your dog will react? Dogs actually like acupuncture. Most dogs fall asleep or become very relaxed once the needles are placed. It is a very gentle and effective therapy.

While acupuncture is effective for a wide range of canine ailments, don’t expect too much from a single treatment. Acupuncture in dogs and humans have a cumulative effect. Over time, the treatments build on one another, giving greater effect with each treatment.

PLEASE NOTE!
Each state has its own regulations about veterinary acupuncture. It is important to find a practitioner who has more than a few weekends of training. Some states only require veterinarians to have 130 hours of training in veterinary acupuncture. Unfortunately this is not an adequate amount of time to learn Traditional Chinese Medicine. Other states only allow veterinarians to practice.

All licensed acupuncturists have at least 3,000 to 3,500 hours of training and graduate with a Masters degree. To find an acupuncturist in your area visit acufinder.com.

New Patient Special!

With your dog’s first acupuncture session we will donate 10% of the fee to the MSPCA. You will receive a certificate in your dog’s name from them.

The MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Centers around the state care for and adopt out thousands of homeless and unwanted animals each year. We shelter a wide variety of purebred and mixed-breed dogs and cats, as well as rabbits, guinea pigs and many other small animals. Our Nevins Farm & Equine Center is a unique center for horses and other farm animals, including goats, cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, geese and ducks.

We also go beyond sheltering, striving to be our communities’ best resources for animal-related information and assistance. We provide advice on animal behavior and training, answer questions on dealing with wildlife, educate the public about responsible pet ownership and pet-population control.”
MSPCA

Got the summer-time blues? This youtube should cheer you up in no time. Enjoy!

Surf’s Up youtube

http://www.alternativemedicinepractices.com”

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don’t be angry with me for long and don’t lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don’t understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you .

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can’t bear to watch. Don’t make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.

~Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them.

Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God’s critters

Puppy Mill Awareness Day in Salem, MA

Help Stop Puppy Mills

Join us, Saturday, September 20th
Salem Common, 12 – 4 PM, Salem, MA
Come and learn what you can do to save the lives of puppies

Food, Music, Raffle (good stuff for you and your pet), local rescue groups with animals to adopt, and more! Animals and Humans welcome!

In conjunction with www.AwarenessDay.org, part of a NATIONWIDE effort to put an end to puppy mills Contact info: NoMorePuppyMills88@gmail.com, 978-745-5288

www.Awarenessday.org