Bodywork for Pets Bozeman MT
Mail/Newspaper Retrieval, Pet Transportation, Pooper Scooper Service, House Sitting, Errand Service, Behavior Modification, Alternating Lights/Curtains, Grooming, Overnight Sitting, Daily Dog Walks
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Pet Sitters International
A full service salon offering dog grooming to all breeds and sizes of dogs. Cats welcome also. My specialty is grooming according to your specifications. Traditional breed styles and custom creative grooming.
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Grooms most/all breeds of dogs, Special Care Appointments , Cat Grooming Services, Offers Large Dog (70+ Pounds) Grooming Services, Vet Referred
Equus is a professional grooming shop specializing in equine sports and canine massage. We also offer holistic dog food toys and treats.
We put your pet's safety and comfort first. All natural, biodegradable grooming products. Specializing in cowardly critters. Self-service pet bathing and we clean-up the mess! Natural pet foods and treats. Safe, high-quslity toys and dishes. Stylish apparel, collars and leashes. Tags engraved while you shop.
I offer professional Pet Grooming at affordable prices. I groom by appointment only, so I can concentrate on your dog, and your dog alone, to give him/her the quality groom they deserve. I also have a selection of retail to save you a trip into town. Call or stop in today to see if I would be a good fit for caring for your baby!
Mail/Newspaper Retrieval, Pet Transportation, Pooper Scooper Service, House Sitting, Errand Service, Behavior Modification, Alternating Lights/Curtains, Grooming, Overnight Sitting, Daily Dog Walks
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Pet Sitters International
Nationally Certified Master Groomer Pet Grooming and Doggie Daycare A full service grooming Salon and doggie daycare. Your dog will be treated like one of the family. Please call or visit our website for more information.
Shaggy Dog Pet Grooming is owned and operated by Andrew and Jessica Cummings of Billings, MT. They are located in the Heights. Shaggy Dog Pet Grooming has been in operation for 10 years. In-home boarding services are available for your summer vacations. Feel free to call or email them anytime for appointments or inquiries. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to last dog finished! Business phone: 1-406-256-3408 Email: prague776@wwdb.org
We offer the best care and loving environment in the Billings MT area. We offer full service dog and cat grooming in a very clean, loving, and comfortable environment. We groom dogs on Tues - Sat and cats on Mon, Wed, and Fri by appointment. We are open 9:00am - 6:00pm.
Creature Comforts—Bodywork for Pets
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Animals respond remarkably well to techniques developed for their caregivers.
Once upon a time the word bodywork referred only to something that happened inside an auto repair shop. But as interest in alternative therapies grew, health-minded people everywhere came to realize their bodies could use an occasional tune-up, too. These days, just about everyone has reaped the benefits of a massage therapist’s skillful touch, a chiropractor’s precise adjustments, or an acupuncturist’s qi-freeing needles. But humans and Volkswagens aren’t the only ones to experience the healing potential of bodywork—pets are getting in on the game, too.
Whether it’s massage, acupuncture, chiropractic, or craniosacral, bodywork helps pets heal—with impressive results. Read on to learn about some of the more tried-and-true modalities, as well as a few new ones on the horizon.
Chiropractic
Chiropractors realign musculoskeletal problems that can cause joint and nerve dysfunction. They examine the body—from toe to jaw—looking for inflammation, spasm, muscle loss, or neurological problems that result from a skewed musculoskeletal system. Sometimes the signs don’t appear to relate directly to structure. For example, rough coats and hair loss may signal compressed nerves. When chiropractors find abnormalities, they use low-force adjustments like stretching, gentle pulling, and guiding limbs to restore normal range of motion.
The therapist should tread gently with pets because of their delicate disk material, says certified animal chiropractor Julie Kaufman, DC, owner of The Animal Holistic Care Specialists in Marshall, Wisconsin, and author of Joint Yoga for Animals (Xenophon, 2006).
Patricia McConnell, PhD, author of For the Love of Dogs (Ballantine, 2006), has taken all five of her dogs to Kaufman, from 4-month-old Will to 15-year-old Pip. Will favored his right shoulder, leaning over to one side—sometimes called a lazy sit—and McConnell wanted to address any problem before it became chronic. After minor adjustments to his neck, right shoulder, and hip, Will was sitting straight, says McConnell. And although she has seen results firsthand, McConnell admits that the movements are so gentle she sometimes wonders if anything is happening.
Some pets look startled after adjustment, yawn (which can indicate they’re feeling stressed), and stretch. “Pathology of disease is due to conflict within the nervous system,” explains Betsy King, DVM, CVA, of Mesa, Arizona. “Realignments reset the nervous system, thereby enhancing the flow of qi.”
Craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral therapy (CST) aims to bring balance to the membranes and fluid around the brain and spinal cord, collectively called the craniosacral region. A subtle rhythm or pulse moves through those fluids and tissues, and a disruption—or strain—in this rhythm produces a ripple effect throughout the body. This can cause balance problems and neurological disorders, says Narda Robinson, DO, DVM, who teaches compl...
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