Category Archives: arthritis management

Senior Dog Massage : Helping to support your dog through their silver faced years

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Benefits of maintenance therapy for senior dogs

Seeing the results of our maintenance physical therapy is heart-warming. Seeing it with the senior boys and girls is even more. When Chris was asked to take over the treatment of glamorous silver faced Pudding in July, she had a … Continue reading

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Pet Natural Health Day : Saturday 22nd September 2018

On Saturday 22nd September, The Pet Shed Brighton (100 Preston Drove, BN1 6EW) is hosting a Pet Natural Health Day with local specialists in various fields of animal health and well-being. On offer will be 6 x 15 minute free … Continue reading

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Seniors Sunday at St Leonards

Last New Years Eve, I was invited over to St. Leonards to help 13 year old Corkie and his Dad deal with Corkie’s newly diagnosed arthritis. Between us, we went through a special massage and exercise routine to help his … Continue reading

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Looking beyond the diagnosis

During the years of working with dogs, we’ve encountered many different names. As well as the Sams, Alfies and Billys we have Lord Nelson, Mr Darcy, Luther, Hector, Muppet and Auntie Pearl. And the other weekend Chris went to treat … Continue reading

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Two IAAT CPD accredited & promoted workshops for 2018 “Supporting your dog to reach their full potential through every stage of their life”

Cathie Forbes (Southdowns Canine Massage) and Dr Les Ellam (AchyPaw Canine Physical Therapy) have combined their knowledge to design a series of workshops which have been accredited and promoted by the IAAT (International Association of Animal Therapists). We are both … Continue reading

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Carpets to help your dog – go bright, walk safe

“Apologies for all the mats and rugs Les” said Oscar’s Mum when I visited. Apologies? Oh no…….she deserved an AchyPaw Good Mum medal. She said that the wood flooring in her house didn’t help with Oscar’s mobility. She found he … Continue reading

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Every dog is individual so their treatment plans should be individual too

“How often will you need to visit my dog?” is a question we often receive in an initial enquiry. The answer is – we simply don’t know until we’ve met you and your dog. Each dog is different. Each has … Continue reading

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Age shouldn’t be a barrier in adding physical therapy to a treatment regime in dogs

It’s never too late to start a new mix in a therapy regime to help with mobility in your dog. The oh-so handsome little Blue is between 16 to 17 years old, partially blind and hard of hearing. His vet … Continue reading

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“Empowerment is the necessity”

Handsome 14 year old silver faced Oscar became very wobbly recently. His Mum asked Sonny and Jasper’s Mum Ella from Bourne to Walk  (who also came up with that wonderful quote) if she knew of any help and she suggested … Continue reading

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