What is Reiki? Watch complimentary video (coming soon)
Why is Reiki Ideal for Animals? Reiki is safe, gentle, stress-free, painless, noninvasive
#1 New Year’s Pet Resolution: Stronger & Fitter — Let’s Work Together to Get Your Pet Healthier!
The New Year is a time to reflect on the time you spend with your pet — and check out my two free gifts to you
Do you travel with your dog? Do not leave home without the Red Cross Pet First Aid App (free & downloaded to your phone) Why is this a necessary app?
What if you are travelling with your dog and an emergency arises! You need to see a vet. How do you find one? This Red Cross Pet First Aid App can be a lifesaver — simply type the zip code of your location and a list of vets and vet hospitals appear!
The 12 “Pet Safety Tip” Days of Christmas
Holiday times can be joyful or a source of stress for all of us, and that goes for our pets, too!
Looking for that “hard to buy” gift? Why not give a TranquilPET gift certificate
Looking for that “unusual last minute holiday gift? Why not consider give the gift of a TranquilPET gift certificate
10 Pet Safety Tips for the Thanksgiving Holidays
Have you taken steps to keep your pets safe during the Thanksgiving Holiday?
Pet Firs Aid & CPR Class – Sunday, January 12, 2025 – special rate at Zoom Room
Would you know what to do if your pet is choking? gets a cut? hit by a car?
Snoopy’s Story – Part 4 — Snoopy happy & healthy and found his forever home!
So, as Snoopy’s leg muscles got stronger, Maureen slowly cut back on Snoopy’s acupuncture to once a week, then once every other week, then once
Chloe, learned to swim at 6 months, now 5 years later … well see Chloe go from fearful to fearless to fanatical …
… and see how much Chloe loves it! Swimming is the perfect activity for all dogs young or old. It provides a non-weight bearing activity
Snoopy’s Story – Part 3 – Swimming Strengthens Beagle’s Leg Muscles
I continued to swim Snoopy twice a week. Snoopy’s swim sessions began with 20 minutes, including plenty of rest time in between each swim laps,
Snoopy’s Story: Part 2– Swimming strengthening Beagle’s leg muscles
The first few times Snoopy was in my warm water pool, his back legs just hung there. The next week Snoopy started to move those
Snoopy’s Story – Part 1 – Beagle Diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease Walks Again!
How did Snoopy come into my life? Snoopy was abandoned at a dog park. A “Good Samaritan” saw a family of 4 (mom, dad and 2 kids)
Washed Ashore – Art to Save the Sea at South Coast Botanical Gardens (SCBG)(PVE)
Washed Ashore – Art to Save the Sea at South Coast Botanical Gardens (SCBG)(PVE) The following blurb is what you will find on the
Pet First Aid & CPR Class
Your pet care does not stop at that yearly pet physical exam … it is an ongoing process throughout your pet’s life! — Do you know what to do in case of a pet emergency?
Let Your Dog Sniff! Its great mind-stimulating exercise!
Does your dog want to spend their entire walk time “sniffing?” Did you know that dog sniffing on a walk is a great form of canine mental stimulation and it also increases their respiration rate, so it does become a tiring activity!
Reiki Meditation for your Dog & You (2 ways to receive)
Why is Reiki Ideal for Animals? Reiki is safe, gentle, stress-free, painless, noninvasive
BYOB (Bring Your Own Dog) & Learn to Give Them a Relaxation Massage
The benefits of animal massage mirror the benefits you receive: stress? anxiety? relaxation? just to pamper yourself (or your dog)?
How to Care for Your Senior Dog in Their Sunset Years
Don’t you wish they could stay young forever? — Their need for your special care increases during their Senior Years — learn something you may not know
Animals & Essential Oils: How to Properly and Safety Offer
During my virtual presentation, you will hear me mention the words “therapeutic-grade” oils which are very different from perfume grade oils and and why.
First Visit Reminders or What to Expect At Your Dog First Swim
Here are a few things to keep in mind for your dog’s first (Assessment) swim
HOW DO I GET MY DOG STARTED? (with an Assessment Swim)
Assessment Swim*
Now That Your Dog Is A Client
After your dog has been placed into one of my Categories of Care: Please also review Pool Policy Rules and Regulations and First Visit Reminders.
IS SWIMMING THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOUR DOG?
Swimming is the perfect activity for all dogs young or old. It provides a non-weight bearing activity that avoids all the stresses and strains of exercising on hard ground.
FOOD SENSITIVITY VS. FOOD ALLERGY: IS IT NOT REALLY JUST THE SAME THING?
Confusing food allergies with food sensitivities (or intolerances) is a common mistake, …
Why Learn to Give Your Dog a Relaxation Massage
Why Learn to Give Your Dog a Relaxation Massage?
… a massage is much more than just “petting your dog.”
Question: Will your dog “know” when to stop and take a rest if s/he is too hot?
Get important answers by Jean.
What to do if your pet has ingested a toxin
PET EMERGENCIES: Be sure to have all information ready for your veterinarian, including the type of toxin (it is helpful to bring the toxin’s container along) and your pet’s basic information (breed, weight, etc.). It is also helpful to collect anything that your pet may have chewed or vomited in a sealable plastic bag.
Why take a “live” pet first aid class vs. onlne video training?
You can find many online classes and videos on pet first aid.
My dog hates the water! (I hear this lots.)
Chloe is a 2 year old Weimaraner that came to me at 6 months old to learn to swim. Because Chloe’s energy level was off the charts — walks and runs were not enough exercise for her, Chloe’s dad, Phil, wanted to try swimming.
Jean of TranquilPET speaks to kids at California Science Center
Jax, Golden Retriever (1 yr) & Gracie, SPCA Special (12 yrs), entertain kids during play break.
Caring for Your Senior Pet During Their Golden Years
Did you know that pets are usually considered “geriatric” when they reach the age of 7. Have you noticed possible behavior changes? do you know the common signs of cancer? Arthritis? Do you have a quality of life scale?
Helping Your Dog Cope With Separation Anxiety After COVID-19
As California is slowly reopening and you return to work after sheltering in place for the last 8 weeks, your dog may show signs of extreme separation anxiety (which they may have never exhibited before).
Have you heard? There may be a link between grain-free diets and Canine Heart Disease?
The FDA provided an update on its investigation into reports of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain pet foods containing a high proportion of peas, lentils, other legume seeds (pulses), and/or potatoes in various forms (whole, flour, protein, etc.) … go to this site for the full report … posts the pet food brands most frequently named in DCM report and a spreadsheet of dogs affected.
My Dog Was Skunked! Now what?
Spring is almost here…and so is the adorable wildlife creature: The Skunk! You might want to save this post, just in case you get into a situation where your dog is sprayed. What to do?
Horses & Reiki
What is Reiki?
For those unfamiliar with Reiki, a brief definition is: “Reiki” (pronounced ray-key) is a simple, yet powerful relaxation and stress management technique. It is Japanese in origin, founded in early 1900s by Mikao Usui. Reiki is not a religion, but a belief system.
Snoopy’s Success Story (TerriAnn In Torrance)
TerriAnn In Torrance
Torrance Tribune, April, 2015
Reasons Why You Should Meditate With Your Dog
Over this last year, we have faced dramatic changes in our everyday lives and our dogs are no exception. And some dogs that have never experienced separation anxiety are experiencing it now.
12 Pet Safety Tips for July 4th!
More pets go missing around the 4th of July. According to national statistics, animal control officials across the country see a 30-60% increase in lost pets each year between July 4th and 6th.
Summer and water go together! Here are 6 Water Safety Tips for Your Dog
What is different about these dogs? What is the same?
Some are wearing a life vest ….. some are not.
Is your dog showing signs of hyperactivity, overly anxious, unusual or different behavior patterns
Since your return to work? Behavior patterns which were non-existent previous to this pandemic?
8 Pet-Safe Plants that Purify Your Air
I found the following article, “Indoor Air Pollution is Becoming a Major Problem for Pets by Rodney Habib, of Planet Paws, in which he discusses how household air pollution is up almost 50% and our dogs are suffering the most because of it. Compared to humans, dogs have 6x more airborne household “chemical pollutants” concentrated in their bodies.
