Our views on holistic veterinary medicineWe aren't 100% sold on all holistic veterinary medicine, but we are convinced that parts of this relatively new, ancient, way of life is applicable, in different ways to each individual dog. On this page you will find brief descriptions of various things "holistic" with links to either other pages of BPFS our outside sources for those who wish to delve deeper into a specific topic. Here is one of our favotite natural stores. Canine AccupressureAccupressure is basically a massage like (but different) therapy in which you apply slight pressure to various points on a dogs body ('Accupoints')Our view on Accupressure, is that even if it doesn't hold all of the benefits extolled by its proponents, the idea of sitting with your Boxer, two or three times a week, and spending 15 minutes, pressing on the various points described in the therapy routine has the benefit of giving the two of you some quiet and devoted "quality" time togerher every week.... Without, being all touch feely.... Boxers are very social, and are relatively much more appreciative than other breeds for the attention of their owners, whenever they can get it. One could go so far to say they tha Boxers actually 'need' their owners attentions... Also, going through some of the points on a regular basis provides a logical time to check for ticks, fleas, abrasions and skin allergies, and may even clue you in early to any internal symptoms he may be presenting. Besides, in the best case, maybe he or she will reach Zen. And seeing a Boxer who has reached Zen must be quite a sight! Read more
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