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April 27, 2004
CAM For Fluffy
Alternative therapies work on animals much the way they do for people.
Most pet owners Santos and his colleagues have encountered, even the skeptics, are willing to try chiropractic, acupuncture, herbal medicine and massage therapy on their pets if there is even a slight chance these therapies will work.
Pet massage techniques improve circulation, muscle tone and general well-being - just like with humans. A veterinarian can give you tips, or you can find them yourself at the PetPals Web site (www.mypetpals.com).
When a two-year relationship with his girlfriend ended six months ago, 30-year-old Jeff Spatmati thought about therapy. When the veterinarian ruled out health problems, "the doctor suggested behavioral therapy to help him adjust.
On-line, luxury pet items abound: "To appeal to people, all you really have to do is appeal to people's feelings, wants and desires, and then assign them to animals."
Posted by linda at April 27, 2004 12:27 PM
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