Arthritis is a painful joint condition caused when a joint gets damaged, sometimes just through everyday activities. All parts of the joint can be affected and it tends to get worse over time. There is no cure for arthritis so managing it is key. Joints are part of the skeleton which supports the body so […]
A Comfortable Old Age
Dogs, Like people, are living longer and also like people there is a desire to ensure that that longer life is active and comfortable. 80% of dogs over the age of 8 years are thought to have some degree of arthritis in one or more joint. Arthritis begins when a joint gets damaged and is […]
Massage – Proactive or Reactive
By Louise Wilkes on 3rd July 2015 in Arthritis in Dogs, Canine Mobility Aids, Joint Care in your dog, Lameness in Dogs, Puppy Care
There are 2 aspects to massage. The proactive aspect where massage is used when your dog doesn’t have any mobility issues and the reactive aspect where massage is used to address mobility issues resulting from old age, joint problems or accidents. Massage is used proactively from puppyhood right through a dog’s life. With puppies massage […]
Massage and your Rescue Dog
Massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body and is generally used to stretch out muscles, remove knots and tension, and improve mobility. Massage can also be useful to promote feelings of well-being and improve the canine –human bond, both of which are extremely important for rescued dogs. I would always suggest […]
All in a Day’s Work
When I first started using massage with dogs I tended to see elderly dogs with signs of arthritis. They were struggling to walk as far, were stiff in the mornings or after lying down, and were generally becoming less active or sociable. The use of massage with these dogs aims to improve mobility and well […]
Norfolk on my mind
When the lovely people at Norfolk On My Mind magazine offered to feature me in their magazine I was really excited. They were putting together a number of pieces all about pets, which would highlight services and products available to pet owners across Norfolk. They wanted to conduct a short interview and take some photographs […]
Why massage is an important way to care for your dog
Massage has many physical and psychological benefits-may be more so for dogs than for people. Dogs massage each other during social grooming. Failure to thrive in orphaned dogs can be attributed to a lack of physical contact from their mothers. Pet dogs have more sedentary lives than their wild counterparts so miss out on the […]
Which dogs are suitable for massage?
Almost all dogs are suitable for massage. Most of the dogs I see are simply pets but some have also been involved in activities such as agility or obedience work or attend shows or are worked. Dogs are just like people in that their everyday life can have an effect on their muscles and can […]
How do you know if your Dog is in pain?
I see a number of dogs with conditions such as arthritis or hip dysplasia where the owners say their dogs are very stiff when rising from lying – particularly first thing in the morning, or they limp when they’ve been for a walk but they say they don’t seem to be in pain because they […]
What is Canine Massage
Massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body and is beneficial to dogs in many ways. It helps loosen muscles and tendons and realign muscle fibres which aids recovery from strains and sprains and can also be used to free scar tissue from old injuries. It stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic systems […]
