Pawsitive Touch - Canine Massage Therapy and Care Services

06/27/2024

Keep your pets safe this summer, know what plants to keep them away from.

06/26/2024

Please rethink your decision to give them bones 🦴

No Bones : Why NOT to give your dog bones -

Splinters
Gastrointestinal obstruction
Choking
Cuts and wounds in the mouth or on the tonsils
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Bleeding from the re**um

the FDA article goes into more details about the risks of store bought and human grade bones and why they pose such a huge risk to your pets

REF:
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/no-bones-or-bone-treats-about-it-reasons-not-give-your-dog-bones

06/26/2024

Fireworks can be absolutely terrifying for dogs. Unless your dog is new to you, you probably already have a pretty good idea about how your dog feels about fireworks.

In our K9 First Aid Courses we talk about "training for treatment" so why not "train for fireworks?"

Here are a couple tips to get your started:

🐾 Take your dog out for some physical and mental exercise so they are nice and tired.
🐾 While your dog is resting put on a sound and/or video clip of fireworks. Start with a low volume and let it play.
🐾 Each time you do this increase the volume slightly. This allows them to gradually get familiar with the sounds.
🐾 If the volume you have it at startles them do not get worked up yourself. You can turn it down slightly and reward them only when they are calm.

For additional training ideas reach out to a trainer! If you dog requires medication, reach out to your veterinarian well before you know fireworks are going to be set off in your area.

06/15/2024

Before humans die, they write their last will & testament, give their home and all they have
to those they leave behind. If, with my paws, I could do the same, this is what I'd ask......
To a poor and lonely stray I'd give my happy home;
my bowl and cozy bed; soft pillow and all my toys;
the lap which I loved so much; the hand that
stroked my fur; and the sweet voice that spoke
my name.
I'd will to the sad, scared shelter dog the
place I had in my human's loving heart,
of which there seemed no bounds.
So, when I die, please do not say, "I will never have a pet
again, for the loss and pain is more than I can stand."
Instead, go find an unloved dog, one whose life has held
no joy or hope, and give my place to him.
This is the only thing I can give....
The love I left behind.

05/13/2024

03/27/2024

We will be running an Equine and Canine First Aid Course this Spring 🤩
Please message me if you’re interested in either or both.

03/24/2024

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03/23/2024

Offering the highest quality, canine care services. Rebecca Ritch is a Certified Animal Massage Therapist and Instructor, mobile to your home for drop in visits, walks, daycare and sleepovers. She has worked with many Vets as well as other industry professionals. Brining over 30 years experience in the field. Loving your furry babies like her own 🫶🏽🙏🏽🫶🏽