http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/blog Acupuncture - Traditional Chinese Medicine - Herbal Therapy - For Dogs! Tue, 20 May 2008 14:48:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en From chocolate to raisins, here’s what not to feed Fido — even if he begs It feels good to treat your pet to human food every once in a while. Those puppy-dog eyes are hard to resist as they watch you eat and try to convince you that they are ... http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/blog/2008/05/20/%e2%80%98people-foods%e2%80%99-that-can-kill-your-pet/ ATLANTA -- Often when pets are in pain their owners suffer and don’t know what to do. Acupuncture technique involves using stainless steel needles inserted into specific points based on specific individual problems. Dr. Steve Winkour practices veterinary acupuncture, which he began after mainstream methods did not work for some patients. “I can ... http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/blog/2008/05/17/pet-acupuncture-helping-animals-heal/ For the modern day Dr Dolittle, Dog Whisperer, Veterinarian, K9 Acupuncturist,Dog psychic, Dog Trainer and all dog lovers who speak canine! . See the "i speak canine" (copyright 2007 jmk) on bumper-stickers, buttons, t-shirts and other fun items at the Tao of Dog Cafe shop. http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/blog/2008/05/12/i-speak-canine/ From dietary changes to medicines to acupuncture, there's help for Rogue Valley dogs and cats with arthritis By Meg Landers Mail Tribune Oregon Mark and Julie Hunter of Medford thought they'd have to euthanize their dog, Roxy, after the 125-pound bull mastiff developed debilitating arthritis in her spine and could barely move a ... http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/blog/2008/05/07/oh-those-aching-joints/ April 23, 2008 -- From Scientific American WASHINGTON - U.S. makers of pet food and all other animal feed will be prevented from using certain materials from cattle at the greatest risk for spreading mad cow disease under a rule that regulators finalized on Wednesday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ... http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/blog/2008/05/06/fda-bans-certain-cattle-parts-from-all-animal-feed/ Happy Spring! As many of you may know, in the past I treated humans as well as dogs. I no longer treat humans however my husband Norman Kraft, L.Ac. does. For those of you living on the North Shore of MA, we invite you to his new location in Salem. ... http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/blog/2008/04/29/acupuncture-for-people/ Eco Dog By Corbett Marshall and Jim Deskevich Amazon Book review writes,"If the family is eating organic foods, recycling, and steering clear of chemicals, why shouldn't it be the same for Fido? Eco Dog is a comprehensive guide to nontoxic and planet-friendly dog care. It delivers information on the potential dangers of conventional ... http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/blog/2008/04/26/eco-dog/ Toxic chemicals found in dogs, cats, study finds By Doug Oakley East Bay Daily News Article Launched: 04/17/2008 08:27:40 PM PDT Fire retardants, mercury and stain-proof coatings are just some of the chemicals found in the bodies of live dogs and cats in a new study by an environmental group pushing for more regulation. The ... http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/blog/2008/04/21/toxic-chemicals-found-in-pets-study-finds/ Give your dog the world! This Orbee-Tuff ball by Planet Dog has been voted the "world's best dog ball". Not only is this ball adorable but it is made of all non-toxic ingredients and is 100% recyclable. Other eco-friendly products by Planet Dog include natural hemp collars and harnesses, ... http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/blog/2008/04/15/eco-friendly-dog-toys/ More than 4 million tons of dog poop is collected each year. Dog waste is thought to be third or fourth on the list of contributors to bacteria in contaminated waters. Yuck! (One more reason for you or your pets not to drink tap water.) What can you ... http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/blog/2008/04/07/the-scoop-on-poop/