Nobody likes to leave their dog behind when the family goes on vacation, and the mental image of those sad, disappointed eyes looking at you in disbelief at being left behind does take a bit of the fun out of the trip. My heart aches just thinking about it! Thankfully, there are other dog lovers out there who are willing to let you bring your pet into their home.

Do you have a dog with arthritis or chronic pain? Behavioral problems? Does he lunge and bark and jump for no apparent reason? Did you recently rescue a cat only to find her lashing out at everyone, including you? You might want to give TTouch a try.

Does your pet know what you're thinking? Rupert Sheldrake thinks so. As do animal communicators - they always say that they "talk" to animals by forming pictures in their head, which the animals can "read" and respond to in a similar manner. It may sound a bit out there, but I think it's possible for all of us to talk to our pets this way; we just need to learn how.

Starting a business takes time. Most small business owners will tell you that they were working "behind the scenes" for a year or two before they finally opened their doors. If you are planning to start your own animal massage practice, it's important to do all the research necessary before quitting your job and hanging up your sign. Here is a short list of things to take into consideration.

Wouldn't it be fantastic to spend your days helping animals feel better? Are you an animal lover who is considering a career in animal massage? To help you decide if it's a career that fits you and your lifestyle, I've made a list of a few things to consider.

Whether you're a dog owner, work with dogs, or just enjoy spending time with them (maybe you're volunteering at your local shelter or dog sit for traveling friends), knowing how to communicate with the dogs around you is essential. We humans use words to get our point across, but to a dog, your body language is much more important than anything you say.

An increasing number of people, wary of the side effects (or no effects) of western medicine, are looking for alternative solutions to many health issues, not only for themselves, but also for their pets. While a pill might stop the itching from allergies, it won't cure the cause of it. Acupuncture, on the other hand, tries to get to the root of the problem and balance the entire body out.