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Welcome to Wholistic Paws! We offer compassionate therapies for your pet in the comfort of our center or your home

We offer compassionate therapies for your pet in the comfort of your home, including: ~Acupuncture ~Rehabilitation ~Pawspice and Palliative Care ~Home Euthanasia Contact us today at: wecare@wholisticpawsvet.com

04/17/2026

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04/16/2026

What could be better than seeing all the beautiful trees in bloom? Bria says rolling through their petals is! It looks like it snowed cherry blossoms!

04/15/2026

Flexibility

The next exercise we will highlight is the cookie stretch. This exercise can be done in sitting or standing depending on the dog's capabilities. It is often easiest for the dog and the handler for the handler to be behind the dog and support the dog from the rear. This also prevents the dog from turning in circles when following the treats. Keeping the treat close to the body also help the dog from turning in a circle and also keeps the head from twisting.

Ideally, we don't want the dog's feet from moving too much; that tells us that 1) the treat may be too far from the body and causing the dog to want to turn in a circle or 2) it is to far for the dog to stretch. To test out why the feet are moving too much, just bring the treat closer to the body and see if that fixes it. If it does - SUPER! Then test to see if it has anything due to the place you are going. For example, if the dog didn't move its feet when you moved to the shoulder, but it did at the ribs, then you would back up and work at the shoulder. The rib stretch is a little too far for it. Once the dog masters the shoulder and ribs then it can work to the hips, which is not on this video. Your rehab doctor will teach you how to go to the hip if your dog is ready.

Sometimes, you will find that the dog can go to the ribs on one side and is having trouble going to the shoulder on the other. If you find that, please let your Wholistic Paws doctor or practioner know. This exercise is a great assessment tool for finding imbalances and discomfort that your dog might be having. They are in need of a tune up!

You could start with 3-5 reps (do an equal number on each side) and start out at the shoulder.

Equipment:
none

Form:
*Can be in a sitting or standing position
*Front paws should be under their shoulders to start
*Heads should be in a neutral position, even as it moves around the body (no twisting of the head so one eye is looking at the sky and the other at the ground).
*Their back should start to show a bit of "C" curve at the stretch

Benefits:
Increases body awareness
Increases flexibility and mobility of the neck and spine
Improves balance and coordination
Great assessment tool for finding discomfort and imbalance

Drop a video of your pet doing this exercise in the comments below for some feedback.

04/14/2026

Did you know acupuncture can support more than just muscles and joints? The great thing is that it helps the WHOLE body! For patients like Rocket with digestive issues, acupuncture (especially with Vitamin B12) can support how the gut works and it can even change the microbiome over time to help it be healthier! Plus it still provides an overall sense of well being and promotes pain relief when needed. It's a win win! Good dog, Rocket! We are grateful to be part of your team!!

04/13/2026

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04/12/2026

Give yourself time to make a prayer that will become the prayer of your soul. Listen to the voices of longing in your soul. Listen to your hungers. Give attention to the unexpected that lives around the rim of your life. Listen to your memory and to the inrush of your future, to the voices of those near you and those you have lost. Out of all of that attention to your soul, make a prayer that is big enough for your wild soul, yet tender enough for your shy and awkward vulnerability; that has enough healing to gain the ointment of divine forgiveness for your wounds; enough truth and vigour to challenge your blindness and complacency; enough graciousness and vision to mirror your immortal beauty. Write a prayer that is worthy of the destiny to which you have been called.

JOHN O'DONOHUE

Excerpt from his book, Eternal Echoes
Ordering Info: https://johnodonohue.com/store

County Clare, Ireland
Photo: © Ann Cahill

04/09/2026

Simba is a pro at coming in for his treatments. He has gotten acupuncture, laser therapy and massage to help him recover after his knee surgery and keep him comfortable as he gets older. He just celebrated his 10th birthday last week and is looking awesome! We are so proud of you Simba, keep up the good work! 🎉

04/08/2026

STRENGTH

The first exercise we will talk about is a paws up exercise. You will choose a stable obstacle that is no taller than the space between their wrist to their shoulder, but I recommend going on the smaller end when starting out. The first dog had done this exercise before and was able to go with a taller obstacle. The second dog has some weakness in her hindend and is using a shorter obstacle.

In the case of the first dog, at the higher height, he was doing 2 sets of 3-5 reps for a hold of 10 seconds. For the video of the 2nd dog, her first video, she started out at 2 sets of 3-5 reps for about a 5 second hold. She advanced to 2 sets of 3-5 reps for a 10 second hold. Quality is better than quantity, so good form is better than number of reps or length of time.

Videotaping your exercise sessions with your pets can help you look for trouble areas either that your dog is having or that you might be causing with your body position or treat delivery.

Equipment:
stable object with good traction: Indoor steps with carpet; outdoor concrete steps; aerobic step; curb; footstool; etc
Good traction for hind feet, like yoga mat or rug with rubber backing

Form:
Front paws should be under their shoulders
Their back should be flat; for the breed
Their hock (ankle) should be straight to the ground
Feet should be facing forward and symmetrical left to right
Heads should be in a neutral position

Benefits:
Increases body awareness
Shifts the dogs weight backwards, strengthening the hind limbs
If held for duration, will activate the core and stabilizer muscles as well

Helpful things:
Nosetouch or chin rest to keep head neutral
Video taping sessions for review
Mirror to be able to watch the dog from the side

Drop a video of your pet doing this exercise on a low obstacle for 3-5 sec in the comments below for some feedback on form.

04/07/2026

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Pet Loss Support Group hosted by FETCH a Cure. 📆

Losing a pet is never easy. Join with others who share your feelings and understand your loss at FETCH a Cure’s complimentary support group meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month from 7-8pm at Woofies in Ashburn. ***NEW LOCATION***

All family members, including children, are welcome to attend.

Please RSVP by emailing Audrey at 4animals.advocate@gmail.com

04/03/2026

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20600 Gordon Park Square, Suite 170
Ashburn, VA
20147

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Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 7pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 7pm

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+15714380339

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http://www.wholisticpawsvet.com/

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