Showing posts with label acupuncture for dogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label acupuncture for dogs. Show all posts

Friday, March 31, 2023

Animal Acupuncture on the North Shore of MA

Tripod Rescue Marty McFly chilling out during his acupuncture session. 

Marty is a tripod, he has three legs. His other legs, back and hips compensate for the loss of the other limb causing pain and limping. He has been receiving acupuncture, laser, acupressure along with a few homeopathic remedies and a Chinese liniment which have relieved his pain and mobility. 

Marty McFly is one of the most mellow dogs I have ever had as an canine acupuncture patient. He has been a source of therapy for me too!


 Marty McFly gets a cold laser treatment before acupuncture needles are inserted and while they are in. Laser helps to relieve pain, increase circulation and move Qi.


 Sammy is a 9 year old lab with some mobility issues, back and hip pain. This dog loves to eat and is so much fun to treat. 

Sammy's session includes a round of cold laser followed by acupuncture, Tui Na massage with a Chinese herbal liniment and a cookie!


Jeanie Mossa MS. L.Ac. of Four Paws Acupuncture is now accepting new dog, cat and unicorn patients at Our Family Veterinary Services in Peabody MA. 

Jeanie is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and author of BARKOPAEDIA: The Canine Book of Knowledge. She has been treating animals and people with holistic medicine for more than 25 years.

Your pet does not have to be a patient at the office. Many pet insurance companies now cover acupuncture.

To learn more about our services or to schedule a session please visit the Four Paws Acupuncture site: https://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com




 For those who are not in the North Shore of MA we offer Barking Zoom Phone Consultations. More info: https://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/phone.html

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Friday, January 6, 2023

Acupuncture & Holistic Medicine Returns to Our Family Veterinary Services in Peabody MA



Starting late January, Jeanie Mossa MS., L.Ac. of Four Paws Acupuncture will be accepting new dog, cat & unicorn patients 
at Our Family Veterinary Services in Peabody MA.




Services Include:

Acupuncture
Laser Therapy
Acupressure
Tui Na
Herbal & Homeopathic Medicine
Nutritional Recommendations
Reiki
Sound Therapy - Tuning Forks





For more details on services and how to schedule a session please watch this short video. 
It will answer so many of your questions.


Please do not call Our Family Veterinary Services to schedule your session! They are busy taking care of sick pets. 
Contact us at Four Paws Acupuncture:

#acupuncture #veterinaryacupuncture #acupuncturedogs #salemma #peabodyma #holisticmedicine #fourpawsacupuncture

Friday, December 20, 2019

Santa's Secret Weapon...


How does Santa keep his reindeer happy and healthy? He takes them all to Our Family Veterinary Services once a week for acupuncture! He feeds them home-cooked meals and gives them lots of love.

Santa & Mrs Claus also get acupuncture by a few licensed elves up on the North Pole.

Veterinary Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine ....Ho Ho Ho!

Wishing all a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Four Paws Acupuncture. 

Thursday, September 19, 2019

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

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

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.


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

Saturday, August 24, 2019

Back to School Class for Dog Lovers!


Holistic Dog Online Class


Treating K9 Pain, Stress and Common Ailments Naturally 
2.75 Hour Class that you can watch anytime of day or night!

Learn how  Acupuncture, Acupressure, Reiki. Herbs & Homeopathy, Nutrition,
Aromatherapy & Crystals can help your dog.
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 (Please note you will not be taught HOW to do 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. 

Watch the Youtube Promo: https://youtu.be/CodS97-lTk0

To purchase or view this class go directly to:
https://www.udemy.com/holistic-dog-treating-k9-pain-stress-ailments-naturally

Taught by licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and Reiki master 
jeanie mossa MS., Dipl.Ac., L.Ac.
Four Paws Acupuncture keeping tails wagging on the North Shore of MA!

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