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Understanding Fascia and Fascia Decompression for Pets: The Fascia is often called the "Cinderella Tissue" because it has been overlooked for so long. In the past 20 years, it has received recognition for its vital role in the body. Fascia is the body’s intricate network of connective tissue. Now, it’s recognized as a dynamic, living sensory fabric that surrounds and connects every part of the body: muscles, bones, nerves, and organs. Much like the skin covers the body, fascia acts as the "skin" for our cells, linking trillions of them to create a system of mobility, stability, and communication. This fascia constantly adapts to environmental stresses, playing a crucial role in the body’s structural demands. Nutrients travel through this matrix to cells, while waste is removed and transported via the lymphatic system for excretion. Understanding how to support fascia health for your fur baby could not only help to prevent degenerative conditions but could also improve mobility, the immune system and increase longevity! Our modern lifestyle creates stress and trauma to the fascia. It is imperative for pet parents to learn techniques they can apply to their pets that will support the fascia.   Fascia Decompression should be a part of every pet's health plan, but sadly many veterinarians are not trained in this (or any) lymphatic or fascia therapy.  I am so passionate about the benefits of this therapy,  that I have developed an online course for vets with @deannahansen and pet parents to learn how to effectively perform Fascia Decompression. This online course teaches you how to perform fascia decompression on your fur babies using your hands and your loving intention, no tools required. Whether you're managing chronic conditions or looking to strengthen your pet’s immune system, understanding the Lymphatic and Fascia systems is crucial to your pet's health. Go to www.drmarlenesiegel.com! #fascia #fasciarelease #fascialstretchtherapy @blocktherapy #pethealthwellness #HealthyPets #integrativemedicine #holistictreatments #healinganimals

The HEAT is on! 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞 We have a poster for you to share at your yard, stables, tackroom and anywhere else you feel other horse owners will see it! Please print the poster – it should print directly to your home printer as an A4 poster. Please print in colour or black and white, whatever works for you. https://lnkd.in/dFw33QWv HOW CAN I TELL IF MY HORSE/PONY IS TOO HOT? 1. Are they hot to touch? 2. Covered in sweat? 3. Showing prominent veins on the skin? 4. Blowing (laboured deep breathing)? 5. Have flared nostrils? 6. Look depressed or overly excited? 7. Unsteady on their feet (ataxic)? If you answer YES to any of the above the horse needs rapid cooling AND A VET! There is lots of help and advice on the website > https://lnkd.in/dipQ2da8 #DrDavidMarlin #StableScience #EquineScience #EquineScientist #MarlinMembers #equineexperts #horsewelfare #horsecare #horsetips #ScienceTalk #AnimalWeb

"The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a person." – Winston Churchill Horses have an extraordinary ability to heal, calm, and connect with people. Equine-assisted therapy taps into these natural gifts, offering a unique form of emotional, physical, and psychological support. Whether it’s building confidence, improving motor skills, or helping individuals process trauma, horses provide non-judgmental companionship that fosters healing in profound ways. Their sensitivity to human emotions allows them to mirror our feelings, creating an opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth. In working with horses, people learn to manage anxiety, develop trust, and improve communication—all in a safe, supportive environment. Equine therapy is more than just riding; it’s a holistic approach to well-being that strengthens the body, mind, and spirit. 🐴❤️ Have you experienced the transformative power of horses in therapy? #EquineTherapy #MentalHealth #Horses #HealingWithHorses #AnimalAssistedTherapy #Wellbeing #TherapeuticRiding

Why does anyone abuse animals? Animals are all already born at a disadvantage being less able to navigate the world or even attend to their own needs. So it is natural for us to help them, us being more able to navigate life as we are humans. Harming them lowers their state and our own. Why would we want to lower them and ourselves? What does it achieve? Helping any animals you can will always raise their state AND yours. That is not only more fun but also healthier for you both. Help yourself and them, by helping any animals you can. Any animals safe to approach and any animal who ends up in front of you. Find a way to help raise their state as it will automatcally raise yours. #SimpleMath #Strength #Focus #Positivity #BoostEnergy #BoostMorale #Morals #YouMatter #RespectTheSoulsAroundYou

Dental Problems in the Older Horse In this article, we will look at the challenges facing the older horse and how to spot signs of dental disease in any age of horse. Don't miss all the great information on this new resource for aging horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules! https://lnkd.in/g4CTky_N

To effectively assess conformation, a farrier must determine whether there is offset, deviation, or rotation at the knee, ankle and coffin joints. Then, determine the orientation of the limb as a whole with respect to the midline plane of the body. Read more: https://ow.ly/bL3H50Qs6t3

Dogs are incredible! 🐶We all know about their amazing ability to detect smells, but did you know they can also sense heat and thermal radiation?🔥 This explains how even blind or deaf dogs can still track prey or sense their surroundings. Their resilience and unique skills allow them to hunt, track, and thrive despite sensory impairments. Intrigued by this fact? Let us know in the comments below!🐾 #dogfacts #dogfactsdaily #petcare #petcarebusiness #petfreelancerinmalaysia #petlovers #petsofinstagram #PetFacts

Equine therapy, also known as horse therapy, has shown promising benefits for veterans with PTSD and TBI. Some of these benefits include: 1. Emotional regulation: Interacting with horses can help veterans learn to regulate their emotions and manage symptoms of anxiety and depression commonly associated with PTSD and TBI. 2. Trust and connection: Building a relationship with a horse can foster feelings of trust and connection, which may be difficult for veterans experiencing trauma-related trust issues. 3. Mindfulness and presence: Working with horses requires being present in the moment, which can help veterans with PTSD and TBI focus on the present rather than dwelling on past traumatic experiences. 4. Physical exercise: Engaging in activities such as grooming, riding, and caring for horses can provide veterans with physical exercise, which has been shown to improve overall well-being and mood. 5. Social support: Equine therapy often involves group sessions, providing veterans with opportunities to connect with peers who may share similar experiences, reducing feelings of isolation and building a supportive community. Overall, equine therapy offers a holistic approach to addressing the complex needs of veterans with PTSD and TBI, focusing on both physical and emotional healing in a supportive environment. #veterans #vietnamveterans #equinetherapy #rescuehorses #mentalhealth #stopthenoise

Lessons in life If there is one aspect of our job that I love, it’s the fact that we are eternal scholars, on a constant learning curve. This week, I went back to see a horse that I had diagnosed with a serious cardiac condition almost 10 years ago, warning the owner that the prognosis was grim and that she should not put too much hope in him still being with her after the summer had come and gone. She asked many questions on what needed to be done to help keep him comfortable and delay his degrading health. I told her how regular turnout was important to maintain his heart active, how preventing respiratory issues would alleviate the burden on his cardiac function. We discussed what changes in management she could implement and she did it all and more. Here we are, 10 years down the road, her calling me because his limbs seemed mildly swollen. « But it’s actually him?! » I asked, pretty dumbfounded to see him so perky at the honourable age of almost 30! We checked his heart and I was amazed to find his condition stable and his heart parameters better than they were when I last left him. A lesson in life. Never underestimate horses, nor the dedication and love of their caretakers. #EquineHealth #HorseWellness #VeterinaryCare #EquineWellness #sport #equestriansport #performance #peakperformance #HorseHealth #bond #EquineCare #ilovehorses #equineperformance #horseracing #jumping #veterinarymedicine #equinevet #equineinternalmedicine #equinesportsmedicine #equestrian #equine #showjumping #eventing #dressage #endurance #racehorse #proudhorsevet #horselove #horselife #horsehealth #cardiology

Last night, I cold called an owner of a 100 unit mobile home park in Colorado who was the original owner of the park and had built it himself in the early 70s. An OG 'mom & pop' owner, if you will. Around 80 years old. I had never spoken to him before, but we spent over 30 minutes on the phone connecting and discussing everything from the park to what he used to do professionally and growing up on a ranch and working relentlessly. He was telling me about how even after his regular day job, he'd go out to the park with a shovel and be digging plumbing lines and physically building the park by hand. Whether 100% of his stories are true or not, he kept saying how if you want something so bad and you have a dream you have to be willing to do whatever it takes to work at it. And that most people are too soft and can't see past their own nose (his words not mine....but i still agree). Too many people today have a toxic mentality where they believe they are owed something just for the sake of it. Or that they deserve the same as the guy/gal who was willing to put in 80-100 hour weeks, while they did the bare minimum or less. If you want something so bad, you have to get up and get it. Short of performing brain surgery and getting to the moon, 95% pursuits are highly doable for the average joe. The successful are not necessarily the smartest ones, but are the ones who had the grit and drive and tenacity to make it happen. It's honestly fun connecting with these people sometimes and hearing their stories and that they were able to take nothing and make it something because that is what this country is all about. #realestate #mobilehomeparks #commercialrealestate