Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy Naturally
Warmer weather is here, and you want your dog to get the most out of it. It’s the time of year for long walks, swimming and ball chasing. Unfortunately, not all dogs start the summer in good health. Is your dog moving more slowly these days? Has your dog been diagnosed with hip dysplasia or another movement disorder? Just like humans, nearly every dog could benefit from a healthier lifestyle. Have you wondered how acupuncture or herbs might help? Have you wondered what you can do to help?
In the book “Fitness Unleashed,” by Marty Becker, DVM and Robert Kushner, MD (Three Rivers Press, 2006), the authors state “According to recent studies, 40 percent of pet dogs are overweight or obese. That’s close to thirty million dogs.”
“Poor diet and lifestyle can lead to movement disorders and make your dog feel about as energetic as a damp towel. Somewhere inside, though, is a happy, playful puppy waiting to come out,” Jeanie Marie wrote in a recent article. “Acupuncture, herbs and nutrition aren’t magic,” she wrote, “but they help bring out that puppy again, and there’s a lot you can do at home to help.”
This summer Jeanie Marie Kraft, Lic.Ac. of Four Paws Acupuncture is giving two sessions of the class “How to Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy Naturally” at Salem State College in Salem, MA. During this 2.5 hour presentation, you will learn how good nutrition, acupuncture and herbal therapy can help keep your dog healthy and happy. She will present specific strategies and products that help keep your four-pawed family members happy throughout the summer months.
The class is offered on two dates: Wednesday, June 28 from 7:00PM to 9:30PM or Saturday, August 5 from 10:00AM to 12:30PM. There is a $25 fee for the class. For more information, visit www.fourpawsacupuncture.com or call Salem State College at 978-542-6334.