Acupuncture for Older Dogs

Most of my dog patients are elders. Just like humans, most older dogs suffer from mobility issues, pain, arthritis and other ailments. 

Veterinary acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) helps to ease pain and other common K9 symptoms. I have found that it takes a combination of acupuncture, herbs and a change of diet to make a positive difference in most of my dog patient's symptoms.

Read what a few dog owners have to say about acupuncture & their dogs: http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/happydogs.html

To learn more about veterinary acupuncture, TCM and holistic therapies for your dog or cat please visit the Four Paws Acupuncture website. http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com

Jeanie Mossa MS., L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and author treating people & pets with holistic medicine for more than 25 years.

Jeanie makes house-calls on the North Shore of MA and also treats dog & cat patients at Our Family Veterinary Services in Peabody MA.

To schedule a session:http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/contact.html

Holistic Dog Online Class for Dog Lovers!

Holistic Dog Online Class: Treating K9 Pain, Stress & Common Ailments Naturally

Learn how holistic therapies and alternative medicine can help ease dog pain, stress, anxiety and common ailments such as K9 allergies, intestinal upsets, arthritis, hip and elbow dysplasia and more. 

This course will cover several different modalities of natural solutions to help you make the best decision on which is best for your dog. Here are some of the topics that will be covered:

• Veterinary Acupuncture
• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Acupressure
• Laser Therapy
• Animal Reiki
• Herbal Medicine
• Homeopathic Remedies
• Bach Flower Remedies
• K9 Nutrition with Recipes
• Aromatherapy
• Crystal Therapy
• Creating a happy healthy home for you and your pets
• Basic K9 anatomy.
• Western medication used for common K9 ailments and their side effects.

This class is for dog owners, dog walkers, dog trainers, vet techs and those who work with dogs who want to learn more about holistic veterinary medicine. 

Please note: several therapies discussed such as acupuncture and chiropractic medicine must be performed by a licensed practitioner. In this class you will NOT learn how to do acupuncture or how to give your dog a chiropractic adjustment. However, I will give you information on how to find a licensed practitioner. 

If you have any questions about the class feel free to contact me. Please note I cannot answer specific questions about your dog nor diagnose your pets.  

I hope you and your dog enjoys this class. 

Thank you  

jeanie mossa MS, L.Ac.

Jeanie Mossa MS, L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and Reiki master.
Owner of Four Paws Acupuncture in Salem MA and Four Paws Healing in Alexandria VA. She has written four books on holistic medicine and also taught veterinary acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for dogs to acupuncturists and veterinarians.

Jeanie has been treating people and animals with holistic medicine 
for more than 25 years. 

Who this course is for:

• Anyone who wants to learn more about treating their dog with holistic therapies and alternative medicine
• Dog owners, Dog walkers, Pet sitters, Vet Techs, Dog Trainers, Dog lovers, Animal Rescue Groups
• All dog owners with dogs who suffer with pain, arthritis, hip or elbow dysplasia, back and knee pain.
• Dog owners with dogs who have allergies or intestinal problems.

To take this 2..5 hour class or learn more:

www.udemy.com/course/holistic-dog-treating-k9-pain-stress-ailments-naturally/

Special Edition E-letter: The C Word

Greetings,   This special edition of our e-letter deals with a very nasty disease that i refer to as the C-word. Yes I am talking about C-A-N-C-E-R. Just like the villain in Harry Potter -"He Who Must Not Be Named or You Know Who"  I do not like to utter the name of this illness. I do not want to give it any more power than it has! In the past few weeks I have had so many new dog patients, friends and family members' dogs, including our own Quan Yin diagnosed with the C-Word. And i have lost so many loved ones to it as well, so this hits home hard. In this e-letter I want to cover a few holistic therapies and recommendations that may help your pet. These suggestions can also be used for humans. I will not go into my personal opinion about chemo, radiation or other western therapies. I believe these decisions are personal and everyone has their own belief system when it comes to health and therapies. My recommendation is do what YOU think is best for your pet. Since our dear Quan Yin is an elder, we will be going the holistic route with her. Below are supplements, recipes and other therapies that we are using for her. Our goal is to keep her happy and loving life until that time comes. My heart goes out to all with sick loved ones, humans and pets. Life is precious. Sometimes we do not appreciate it fully until that lightning bolt hits home. Sending love to all, Thank you jeanie mossa MS., L.Ac. woof@fourpawsacupuncture.com www.fourpawsacupuncture.com Please note: Four Paws Acupuncture will be closed October 26th through November 2, 2019 (We do not move the car this week do to the Salem Halloween insanity!) For daily tips on holistic therapies, recipes, pet food recalls and pet related info please visit the Four Paws Acupuncture Facebook Page. Please note that I do not check the inbox on our Facebook Page. If you have a question or need to schedule a session please contact me via email. Four Paws Acupuncture Facebook Page Medicinal Mushrooms Don't worry this are not the magic shrooms seen dancing in Disney's Fantasia! Medicinal mushrooms have been used in Oriental Medicine for thousands of years. I cannot tell you how strongly I recommend this product! (Please note I do not receive any kick-backs or compensation for promoting it.) Of all the mushroom products on the market I believe this one is the best since it contains 5 of the most important medicinal mushrooms needed to fight off disease and boost the immune system. In my practice I have watched so many dogs diagnosed with the C-word live much longer than expected when taking the mushroom complex. There is also a human version of this complex which I take myself! For a much more accurate description of what these mushrooms do please click on the link below. There is even a Youtube explaining how this supplement works. This supplement comes in a powder that you can add to your pet's food. You can find the Dr Mercola Mushroom Complex on Chewy, Amazon and other online pet shops.  https://products.mercola.com/healthypets/mushroom-complex-for-pets/  I also recommend giving your dog a CBD oil treat. I use the CBD oil from hemp, not marijuana for my dog. CBD oil helps boost the immune system, relieve pain and calm the mind.

Cooking for Your Dog We have started cooking for Quan Yin over the summer. With all the hoopla and drama with the FDA about certain dog foods we decided it was best to just make our own. You can use a rice cooker or crook pot to make life easier for this recipe. Or you can make the rice in a pot and use a skillet to cook the turkey & veggies, then mix the two together later. One cup of organic white basmati rice or brown rice. (Use white if your dog is prone to loose stools, brown if prone to constipation or normal stools.) 2.25 - 2.5 cups of filtered water depending on the size of your cooker. 1/4 cup of rolled oats (Oats are soothing to the skin and are calming) 1 package of ground organic free-range no hormones turkey You can use chicken but make sure it is organic, free range and hormone free. Most chicken and beef sold in grocery stores have been injected with estrogen and antibiotics to make them plumper. Estrogen is fertilizer for the C-word! Handful of shredded carrots, celery and parsley. Broccoli gives her gas so we do not add that! Flip the switch. Viola! Our small rice cooker makes about 7-8 meals. You can heat up the next days portions via microwave. When serving this we also add a small portion of canned green beans with a tad of the juice so her mushroom powder, Arnica and herbs can be disguised in the meal. Yummo! Herbal Medicine In addition to the supplements we give Quan Yin, there are a few Chinese herbal formulas and herbs that I use for her and some of my dog patients. I will not be listing them here as every patient has its own diagnosis and herbal formulas are tailored towards specific needs. Herbal medicine is natural but that does not mean it is safe. You can cause more harm to the body using the wrong herbs. I highly recommend NOT to go on-line and buy herbal formulas for the C-word  or any other ailment unless you have consulted with a licensed practitioner trained in herbology. Unfortunately there is big money to be made with the C-word and there are so many websites promising cures with tinctures, supplements, oils and herbs. Many of these prey on guilt and desperation. Be careful! Acupuncture Quan Yin gets regular acupuncture, acupressure and of course daily belly rubs. While acupuncture cannot heal the C-word, it has other benefits. Acupuncture helps boost the immune system, calms the mind, relieves pain and improves circulation. Quan Yin is about 11 yrs old - maybe older. She has arthritis, especially in her front knees and hips. Even though acupuncture and acupressure cannot cure the C-word - it keeps her mobil and reduces any pain she may be in. And she loves her sessions! And the most important thing you can do for any pet who is suffering from any ailment or old age is to make them happy! Savor the time you have with them.  Life is short. Play hard! More info on veterinary acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine for dogs & cats please visit the Four Paws Acupuncture site. http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com

Veterinary Acupuncture for Dogs & Cats on the North Shore of MA!

"Acupuncture was used on animals as long as 3,500 years ago, when, legend has it, an elephant was treated for a stomach disorder similar to bloating. Since then, acupuncture and other forms of TCM have been used to treat a variety of problems, including pain, arthritis, heart, lung, kidney, digestive, hormonal, allergic, reproductive and mental illness." - Cheryl Schwartz, DVM in "Four Paws, Five Directions.

Acupuncture is a time-tested clinically effective holistic solution to the stresses and health problems of your pets in our modern times. The effects of acupuncture and herbal therapy are gentle yet very effective for a wide range of health problems, and it is a cost-effective method to regain and maintain the health of your pet.

Jeanie Mossa MS., L.Ac. licensed acupuncturist & herbalist is now accepting new dog & cat patients at Our Family Veterinary Services in Peabody MA. 649 Lowell St F, Peabody, MA 01960

To schedule a session please contact Four Paws Acupuncture directly. http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/contact.html

Jeanie also makes house-calls on the North Shore of MA.

To learn more about veterinary acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, holistic medicine for your dog or cat please visit the Four Paws Acupuncture website.

http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com

Visit the Four Paws Acupuncture Facebook page for pet food recalls, holistic tips, recipes and more.

https://www.facebook.com/4PawsAcupuncture/