Dallas Canine Massage & Holistic Nutrition - Information

20/09/2024

We Are Responsible For Our Words. Always.
You
OWN What You Say, Do, Promote; Their Truth, Falsehood, their Cause & Effect. Always. Be Culpable.

18/09/2024

Well… look what the cat just brought in! These medicinal mushroom tinctures for cats and dogs are so good! 🙏🏼🐾🥰

11/09/2024

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11/09/2024

Good morning 😃

07/09/2024

Today’s lesson..brought to me by my Doberman: Hold the spinning 😵‍💫 out! Breathe and Move with intention, being mindful of how your actions cause ripple effects for yourself and others. Don’t be like pottery; hold yourself together. Things are going to sometimes fall apart or end and you’ll never change that so just accept it. Forgive. Life is a hard surface that both supports and annihilates you…depending upon how you land…..so land with purpose and be gentle, generous and….maybe bubble wrap is in the cards for today.

07/09/2024

I wish I could convey the importance of rehabilitative canine massage to people…adequately. Because I run into scenarios ALL the time where folks don’t know how powerful it is, or don’t recognize pain in their pups.

It’s always good to have a veterinary checkup, to assure nothing is broken or anything scary.

Nothing broken? Why not try therapy?

The following issues are greatly improved with massage therapy: Post surgery fascia resolution, recovery ❤️‍🩹 pre and post IVDD, DM, cervical and downstream spinal subluxation, stiff muscles, trigger point release, arthritis, joint/muscle overuse, pain mediation, regaining strength and mobility.

Your vet can prescribe painkillers and muscle relaxers. A therapist can get your dogs body rebalanced so healing can take place.

06/09/2024

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05/09/2024

So many folks are dumping their animal companions in the DFW area. I believe a lot of this is cost/income driven.

Now…everyone has very different levels of what they believe commitment is and when to toss in the towel. Some of us are ride or die and other’s emotions change on a dollar bill…. Or perhaps any other inconvenience.

Love and life are both complicated.

There have been so many times that having the love and companionship of an animal family member has really helped me from going totally dark during a very rough time.

Like any relationship, there are costs involved…costs in time, money, frustration and grief.

There’s also immense joy, educational opportunities , spiritual growth, depth, love and communion. I wouldn’t be who I am now without my furs. I’ve learned so much!

Our household switched some financial gears recently and, congruently, we’ve been exploring what, in reality, CAN be covered with just what I bring in…and for how long! As we continue knocking out mortgage debt, plan forward, scale further back and right size again, what’s left over? What’s gained? What’s necessary or truly wanted and what did we let go of that we really don’t miss?

We did a HUGE scale back in 2018 when I left Corporate America. Now we further shift our attention.

One recommendation was to get rid of our animal companions.

Well, should someone dump their human child that’s too difficult or expensive? Should we dump the aging parent we care for? To me, all of this is the same question and discussion, a discussion about those dependent upon us, and about who we are at our core…how we feel about and respect family, what family…what that word means to us, what the word family evokes in us, and what taking on responsibility means as well.

What does family mean to you? It’s personal and different from one person to the next.

Is responsibility always convenient? Is love always convenient? Is family always convenient? ( Hint:No!)

When my mother was forced, by Juliette Fowler homes, to give up her dog, Alexa, over a STUPID situation, she immediately slid into early dementia.
And there was no changing the course of things after such a dire blow.

What we know is that emotional trauma and distress can slide us into dementia, particularly as we age. So it’s best to avoid unnecessary stress and focus on positive thoughts and feelings and plans. It’s also best to hold to loved ones that absolutely love you back. And keep your sense of humour!
Animal companions provide real, true and steady love, unconditionally. No judgment. It’s pure and not predicated upon anything else but enjoying our love and approval back. They remain devoted even after being unceremoniously dumped at the kill shelter. They look for, expect and wait for your return and, years later, never ever forget their loved ones. They hope for your best, always. And they give us everything.

They are closer to God as we forever struggle to be….here on this plane of existence.

I located a couple of links, below, for two places of aid in food and veterinary care for folks in need. It saddens me deeply that we are seeing unprecedented numbers overfilling our shelters. Perhaps this helps someone.

https://seniorspets.org/about-us/

https://www.dfwhumane.com/pet-food-assistance/ #:~:text=If%20you%20are%20experiencing%20financial,is%20come%20by%20and%20ask.

Dependent on our donated supply of dog and cat food (both dry and wet), we can provide pet food to you at no cost if you cannot afford to purchase. All you need to do is come by and ask.

03/09/2024

When I reach out to help folks with herbals, I want to make it clear that I’m not trying to replace your veterinarian or any allopathic medicine he may put your fur baby on. What I do is holistic, nutritional guidance as part of my lifestyle, detox and animal massage practice so I know a few things about some herbals, homeopathy, florals and super foods.

 when I reached out to this individual several years back I did not know then that she had scheduled in-home euthanasia for that week. I did not know her dog could no longer stand up and take a step without falling down. Her post said fiber had congestive heart failure and she was really sad to be losing him and I made my usual suggestions. 😁

When she wrote me six months later around Christmas time it brought tears of joy to my eyes. I never charged her for a consultation. It wasn’t about getting paid. It was about helping a stranger in their time of grief. It was about possibly helping her animal companion enjoy whatever time he had left with a better quality of life.

 A lot of times when I chime in with suggestions I get comments like I need to see Yvette first I need to have tests done first my dog or kitty has a really sensitive system…

So I’m just going to spell it out like this: When I knew my cat ( Flat Faced Ian) had a heart issue, I was told she had advanced HCM and we’d be lucky to have her another couple months, I started digging in to Holistic nutrition to help her. I already knew about omega-3 six and nine for heart brain scan coat health, and I already knew about hawthorn berry, so I just made sure that Hawthorne berry was not contraindicative for a cat, and proceeded with dosing Ian breaking open the capsules and guesstimating with the dose might be for a 5 pound cat. She did not like fish of any kind so we did flaxseed oil for her. We ended up enjoying her company for a decade before she ended up with something entirely different a tumor in her stomach and we had her put to sleep.

I was lucky that my veterinarian knew something about Hawthorne berry or knew somebody who did to Ask and get back to me to confirm it was OK to give to her. I now know it’s good for dogs and cats as well as people, of course and I take it as well.

Of course, you want to have a veterinarian involved in your animal companions, life and particularly if you have life impacting issues such as with heart failure!!! But oh my god why the hell would you ever wait on? Just trying these proven supplements while you wait on further testing with a known heart condition 🤷‍♀️ why would you wait when you already know that all of us mammals need omega-3 six and nine in our diet to help with brain function, skin and coat, joint conditioning and heart support? Why would you wait?

Nowadays, I rarely jump in to offer suggestions and when I do, and they are met with a stalemate answer, I just wish the person the best in fade out.

A good 95% of what happens to us is controllable by our lifestyle.

 if you have an animal companion with some heart issues or know somebody who does send them the info below it may save a life. I sure enjoyed the decade instead of a couple months that I had with my favorite cat.. 🙏🏼

03/09/2024

Absofreakenlutely!!!🙌

01/09/2024

Reagan has regained a lot of her mojo and mobility back! We’ve been doing weekly sessions and she’s been making strides! Tigger is such a sweet OT, he’s a great therapy cat! He’ll come over and lay down with the dogs I’m working on if they’re feline friendly. Notice their paws🐾 touching.

30/08/2024

I was raised ( thank you) in a God fearing home where companion animals were part of the family.

Whatever we come into the world with, in the way of gentleness, compassion, strength, intuition etc, mark my words, we absolutely are also
a product of our environment…. Our socialization! All of this comes together to co-create the outcome of who we are and the energy we send out into the world.

We of course can and do change as we learn and experience more in life and evolve.

But in the 1960s-1980s: Things were different! Stuff has REALLY improved for our fur babies - with the exception of the dumbed down bad over processed foods out there- Because now there’s great toys and lifestyle tchotchkes from harnesses to beds, and a plethora of holistic and homemade prepackaged food and treat options that just weren’t there.

It’s a very good time for our animal companions and their doting humans 🙌🐾♥️

27/08/2024

This boy is Wee, the Chi I nicknamed The Honey Badger 😁🐾 It’s taken time but now he’s totally relaxed upon arrival, understands I helped him walk and not fall down, and doesn’t try to bite me anymore. ♥️💋. Here he is looking relaxed and adorable 🥰

27/08/2024

LOOK how huge his head is!!! Donut 🍩 got therapy today and is feeling and functioning much better! He’s a huge muscular boy and was holding a lot of body tension within his squirmy happy self. ♥️

He’s a cancer survivor on Dr Harvey’s medicinals and holistic food, CBD and Remedy balm on his foot where he’s had two toes amputated prior to finding me. The Dr Harveys Allergy Immune has meant he was able to totally cut out one allergy medication and he’s down to a half dose of his apoquel. 🙌

27/08/2024

😹 Enjoy your day!

25/08/2024

A thank you yo my clients!

I haven’t raised my prices in 2 years. I throw discounts on most holistic food and supplements. Clients who patronize my practice regularly, occasionally receive gifts! Great items, tailored to them, some as much as $100/bottle, free of charge.

I have been known to do an IOU to help out someone short on cash.

I don’t know yet where my path will lead to. But in one of the rarest times in my life, instead of a career or a job, I actually have a full blown calling. Rhett O'Brien got me here. Well, him and God…of course!

I’m so thankful to have stepped (been shoved) into a healer role. And, a client recently was very quick to point out - when I said I began with humans and shifted to animal companions - while my focus has shifted to our fur babies, yes I also help humans too… either directly or indirectly by way of animal
Healing. (Leon, thank you and your sweet wife, for pointing this out.)

Throughout life our roles and income and responsibilities may change. I’ve been primary breadwinner most of our marriage. Not anymore. All that abruptly changed in 2018. That’s ok. Things change. Sometimes our brains, our mindset…our ego has to rebalance and catch up to the new playbook. Our ways of being, living and spending do, too!

Things happened and we’ve been on MY income since Mid July. I want to thank every person who’s bought anything off my website, and, specifically thank anyone who’s scheduled regular therapy sessions with me and/or frequents my practice to pick up herbals, florals, CBD, superfoods supplements, skincare, homeopathy, food, treats etc.

Off my website, There are folks who’ve set up bone and joint, superfoods supplements, CBD etc on autoship or purchased organic essential oils or a PBM cold laser device etc, or even taken an animal therapy course so you can help your fur child at home… or do what I do! ( this is a fantastic time to get into this field as it’s at its starting point for most US areas and just not a lot of competition. For example, I am the only practitioner trained and certified in ANMR locally! So… loads of potential!

So for all the above folks, THANK YOU 😊

YOU are THE reason I’ve had food on my table. I’ve been able to buy groceries ( for us, 4 cats and 2 dogs plus opossums and a raccoon) all month long due to your support and I can’t express how grateful I am to you. 💋🥳🙏🏼🐾🙌

We are travelers upon a new road. I’m excited to step on this path full of faith. It’s faith that centers me.

Thank you for supporting small and local businesses. ♥️ Every small business thanks you! 💋

24/08/2024

So whatcha doing today?

22/08/2024

Something blew up last night and was scary! Also educational so sharing. You know how you bite the inside of your cheek and end up with a sore inside your mouth?

All day yesterday I kept forgetting to take L-Lysine ( an amino acid that helps your body heal soft tissues) and at bedtime brushes my teeth. When the toothpaste hit that area I felt a weird pain briefly, it subsided and I went to bed.

At dark thirty I finally got up to take 3 1000 mg of LLysine because of the pain.

Later, instead of feeling better, it was so much worse. I touched the left side of my face and it was hot and swollen and painful. This must be an infection now! So I got up and located my stabilized oxygen sanitizer spray and sprayed the left side inside of my mouth.

I was pleasantly surprised at the swift reduction in pain, heat and swelling. I honestly expected healing to take a lot longer!

The bitten area itself was significantly raised. This morning, it is nearly flat.

I’ll be taking 3 more L-Lysine this morning.

I’m thankful for having some knowledge, skills, tools and products at my disposal. This thing was going ugly real quick and insurance won’t start until November.

I’ve had the stabilized oxygen spray clear strep throat, sanitize cuts, veggies, (I eat alot of romaine) the counter top, lift a water stain on a chair but hadn’t ever had a mouth bite get infected before so that’s a new experience!

If you’ve bought this sanitizer spray off me I hope this helps you out too!

If I hadn’t had the sanitizer my next step would have been a warm salt water gargle. Salt is antibacterial. 🙏🏼🙌

Photos of sweet Hydra looking adorable 🥰

20/08/2024

Hubs has been off work a month +. Master executive trained chef, meals have been next level.

Me with fork.

Is my Floof too much for this outfit? Be honest.

18/08/2024

This!

18/08/2024

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16/08/2024

It’s feathers stuck together hot 🥵