Kim with her dogs Lady and Angel, from Pearland Animal Control
Hi everyone,
I’m very excited about doing this new blog.  I look forward to sharing ways you can help your pets live a happier, healthier and longer life.  It doesn’t matter if you are a pet owner or animal professional, everyone can do everything I’ll be talking about.  After all, many people use natural health care to help themselves.  It’s only “natural” to want to do this for your pets too!  I want you to ask questions about natural pet care and I’ll …

The Lightfoot Way offers free animal healing sessions on a monthly basis at the activity center at the Riveraine apartment complex located at 8181 Colony (at Beechnut between 59 & beltway8).
Type of Healing Offered:
·         Consultation on your animal’s nutrition which can often contribute to health and behavioral issues.  To learn about muscle testing for animals, please click here.
·         This type of session is sometimes called a reiki or healing share.
·         Energy work such as reiki or EFT can …

Families across America love to celebrate with fireworks. For many dogs however, fireworks can be a source of extreme fear and stress. Here are some tips to help with the stress:

Take your dog for a long walk before the festivities start. This will allow him to potty outside before all of the noise begins and the exercise may help tire him out.
During firework displays, keep your dog indoors in a confined and secure area with shades closed. You might also try adding some white noise with an oscillating fan.
Turn on …

Come to Molly’s Mutt House Sunday, June 28 to learn more about reiki, a Japanese technique to promote physical, mental and spiritual health.

This article is #3 in a 3-part series of articles on natural canine health. Topics included diet, vaccines, and now, alternative therapies/homeopathy. The book, Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog by Wendy Volhard and Kerry Brown, D.V.M. provided the information for the article.
Canine health, as in human health, has many components. In the previous two issues of Houston PetTalk, we examined natural elements of canine needs including diet and the controversy surrounding vaccinations. Another compelling area of natural canine well-being is homeopathic remedies. Homeopathy is an extensive subject that requires …

Canine Health Series – Article 2 by Michelle Mantor
This article is #2 in a series of 3 that highlight natural canine health including topics such as diet, covered in article 1; in this article, we focus on vaccines and the controversy surrounding them. Stay tuned for alternative therapies in article #3. The book, Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog by Wendy Volhard and Kerry Brown, D.V.M. provided the information for the article.
For most pet owners, pet vaccinations are routine. We follow the protocol advised by our veterinarian and don’t give …