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Dr. Shannon Nash, Sunnyvale, CA (2026)

06/18/2026

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10 minutes of this every day and your pet will never let you stop.

I promise.

Here’s the routine your pet has been waiting for:

🐾 Mo-fa (gentle petting) - Gentle sweeping strokes to warm the muscles and help your pet settle in.

🐾 Tui-fa (pushing) - Firm pushing along the spine muscles to release tension and stress held in the back.

🐾 Rou-fa (circular kneading) - Deep circular motions on the shoulder blades to break up tightness and improve mobility.

🐾 Ji-fa (tapping) - Light tapping to stimulate circulation and wake up tired muscles.

🐾 Yao-fa (paw rotation) - Gentle rotation of the paws to maintain joint mobility and flexibility.

🐾 Ba-shen-fa (toe pull) - Gentle pulling of each toe to release tension and improve circulation to the feet.

🐾 Rou-fa (paw kneading) - Circular kneading of the paw pads to improve circulation and comfort.

🐾 Cuo-fa (rubbing) - Brisk rubbing of the legs to generate warmth and stimulate blood flow.

🐾 Dou-fa (vibration) - Gentle shaking along the front legs to release remaining tension. Always support the joints.

🐾 Pai-fa (patting) - Rhythmic patting to energize the muscles and stimulate circulation.

Your pet will start reminding you when it’s time. 😆

Let me know if your pet loves a good massage in the comments!

06/17/2026

Most pet parents assume their senior dog is getting ‘skinny’ just because they’re getting old.

It can be weight loss for various reasons, and should always be checked out by your vet, but many of our older pets lose muscle as they age.

Muscle loss in senior dogs is usually connected to specific things happening in their body that most people don’t even realize are related.

And when you don’t know what’s causing it, you can’t do anything to slow it down.

That’s the part that breaks my heart.

Because there ARE things you can do.

Specific approaches that address the real reasons behind muscle loss in aging dogs.

Things that can actually help your senior dog maintain their strength, stability, and quality of life longer than you might expect.

The difference between a dog who loses muscle rapidly and one who maintains it well into their senior years often comes down to starting prevention early enough so we can slow it down.

Comment SENIOR and I’ll share everything you need to know about keeping your senior dog stronger and more comfortable for as long as possible.

06/16/2026

At the end of last year Haley stopped eating after a round of antibiotics for a UTI.

She lost a lot of weight and her pain wasn’t well controlled yet.

Then earlier this year she had emergency eye surgery and lost even more weight from appetite loss afterward.

Both times it took months for her to bounce back.

And both times it took a lot of effort on my part to figure out what worked for her.

Trying different foods to get weight back on her.

Adjusting supplements, medications, and techniques until her pain was finally under control.

She’s still not mobile on her own but right now she is the most alert and the lowest pain I’ve seen her in 8 months.

She turns 19 in two weeks.

Throughout this journey, I knew she still wanted to be here.

So I just kept trying even though we exhausted a lot of options.

Caretaking is no joke though.

There were days I didn’t think I could keep doing it, especially with the anticipatory grief that comes with loving an old pet.

But each time she has amazed me with how resilient she is.

I want every pet parent to have this privilege if you’re willing to make some sacrifices for them.

If this resonates with you, comment SENIOR and I’ll send you info on my senior dog course collection that helps you navigate the complexities of senior/geriatric pets.

06/11/2026

Watching your senior dog hesitate before walking across the kitchen floor is heartbreaking.

You can see them calculating each step.

Maybe they’ve stopped following you upstairs.

Or they avoid the hardwood floors altogether.

Yoga mats or rugs are a simple solution.

I know it sounds too easy, but adding non-slip surfaces throughout your home can completely change how your senior dog moves.

Suddenly they have the confidence to go where they want to go.

No more hesitation or fear of falling.

You can place them strategically at the bottom of stairs, in hallways, anywhere your dog needs to navigate.

A twelve dollar yoga mat from any store gives them the traction they need to feel secure again.

There are so many small changes like this that can make a huge difference in their comfort and confidence.

Comment TIPS and I’ll share my complete senior pet course collection that covers home modifications like this plus all the other ways to help your old pup move around safely at home.

06/10/2026

You know those days when your senior dog seems more like their old self?

Alert, interested in things, maybe even a little playful?

And then there are the other days when they seem uncomfortable, confused, or just not quite there.

What if I told you their gut health could help with having more of those good days?

Your dog’s digestive system affects way more than just their stomach.

When their gut is healthy, inflammation stays balanced throughout their whole body.

That means less joint pain, clearer thinking, and a stronger immune system.

When their gut is struggling, everything else struggles too.

The amazing thing is that supporting gut health is something you can do at home.

Simple changes that could help your senior dog feel more comfortable, stay sharper, and have the energy to enjoy their golden years.

Comment BUNDLE and I’ll share my complete senior pet course collection that covers gut health support plus all the other ways to help your old pup.

06/09/2026

I see you.

I am you.

The one who got your dog before college or right after graduation.

The one who called them your baby before you had human babies.

The one who planned your whole life around this little soul who became your shadow.

You’re watching them slow down now.

Maybe they can’t jump on the bed anymore.

Maybe they’re sleeping more.

Maybe their eyes look a little cloudier.

And that thought you’ve been pushing away since the day you brought them home is getting louder.

The one that whispers “they won’t be here forever.”

I know it feels impossible.

This dog has been with you through everything.

Your first apartment, your worst breakup, your wedding, maybe even your kids.

They’ve been the constant when everything else changed.

And now you’re supposed to accept that this season is different.

That you need to start thinking about things you never wanted to think about.

You’re not alone in this.

Every single day I talk to pet parents who are exactly where you are right now.

Loving fiercely while trying not to think about what’s coming.

I’m right there with you. 🫶🏼

Comment SENIOR and I’ll share my senior pet health collection that helps you navigate this season with more easily so you can focus on making every day count.

06/05/2026

Evening anxiety and restlessness can be one of the earliest signs of cognitive changes in senior dogs.

Many pet parents notice their dog pacing around at bedtime, seeming confused about routines, or just can’t settle like they used to.

It’s called sundowning, and it happens in people with dementia too.

Most pet parents may miss the early signs because they seem so subtle at first.

A little more anxiety or maybe even getting confused about which door to go out.

By the time it’s obvious, there may be missed months of opportunities to support their brain health.

There are actually several early warning signs that can help you catch cognitive changes before they become major problems.

Simple things you can watch for at home that might save you and your senior dog from a much harder road ahead.

Comment ‘SENIOR’ and I’ll share my complete senior pet health collection that covers cognitive health warning signs plus all the other strategies that help aging dogs stay sharp and comfortable longer.

06/03/2026

What’s keeping your senior pet overweight could be a simple fix.

Most pet parents are accidentally overfeeding by 20-30% every single day without realizing it.

It’s not what you’re feeding them.

It’s something so basic but a lot of people get it wrong.

There’s one tool in your kitchen that could solve this problem immediately, but most people never think to use it for their pet’s food.

When I see overweight senior pets struggling with arthritis and mobility issues, and I know there’s likely such a simple fix that could help them feel so much better, it breaks my heart.

Extra weight puts stress on already painful joints, makes it harder for them to get around, and impacts their quality of life in ways most people don’t realize.

Weight management is just one piece of the puzzle, too.

There are so many other strategies that work together to help aging pets stay comfortable and healthy.

Simple changes that can make a huge difference in how they feel every day.

Comment ‘BUNDLE’ for my complete senior pet health collection that covers weight management basics plus all the other supportive therapies that actually help aging pets thrive in their golden years!

05/22/2026

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This is your reminder to spend 10 minutes with your hands on your pet this week.

Not just petting but actual therapeutic massage using techniques that reduce pain, improve circulation, and help your pet feel better in their body.

I do this routine on my dog Haley every week. It keeps her comfortable, relaxed, and helps with pain.

Here’s the routine (follow along in real-time):

🐾 Mo-fa (gentle petting) - Start here. Let your pet settle and relax into the session (1 min)

🐾 Ca-fa (rubbing) - Fast rubbing with slight pressure. This increases blood flow and prepares muscles for deeper work (1 min)

🐾 Tui-fa (pushing) - Slow, steady pressure down the spine. Calms the nervous system and releases tension along the back (1 min)

🐾 Nie-fa (lift and roll) - Gently grab, lift, and roll the skin along the spine in a wave motion. This releases deeper muscle tension (1 min)

🐾 Nie-fa (static lift) - Pinch and lift the skin along the spine, holding for a few seconds before releasing. Stimulates circulation and releases tension (1 min)

🐾 Pai-fa (patting) - Gentle rhythmic patting with cupped hands. This stimulates muscle activation and circulation (1 min)

🐾 Rou-fa (circular kneading) - Deep circular kneading with your palm along the muscles. Releases tight, tense muscles (1 min)

🐾 Ji-fa (tapping) - Light tapping with fingertips on larger muscles. Increases local circulation and creates gentle stimulation (1 min)

🐾 Mo-fa (gentle petting) - Always end here. Signals the session is complete and helps your pet stay relaxed (1 min)

Especially helpful for pets with muscle tension, stiffness, pain, arthritis, or mobility issues.

Massage is just one of many supportive therapies that can help keep our senior pets comfortable.

Comment BUNDLE and I’ll share my complete senior pet health collection that covers all kinds of different techniques plus a 10-minute full length massage routine you can follow along with tonight!

05/20/2026

The phone call that reminded me why I do what I do.

I had to call a dog mom about her 11-year-old golden retriever’s bloodwork results.

Her pup’s lab results showed early kidney disease, but he seemed completely normal at home.

She was pretty shocked because he seemed fine.

She asked if she had done something wrong or if she could have prevented it somehow.

And then her voice broke when I explained there aren’t any treatment options for kidney disease at this time.

Her pup had been with her through college, graduate school, her wedding, and her first baby.

He wasn’t just her dog… he was her best friend.

She wanted to do everything possible to keep him with her longer.

That’s when we started working together on an integrative approach.

Traditional medicine combined with other supportive tools and techniques to try to slow progression and maintain his quality of life.

The hardest part about kidney disease is that most pet parents feel helpless when they hear the diagnosis.

But there are supportive approaches that can make a real difference in how long your senior dog stays comfortable and happy.

Comment SENIOR and I’ll share the complete guide that covers everything you need to know about supporting your aging dog through whatever health challenges come up.

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