Category Archives: multimodal therapy for dogs
Helping you to help your own dog workshop
If you’re going to come back after a long break with a brand new workshop and want to respect people’s space, then why not go for a huge gazebo with airy open sides in the middle of the countryside? And … Continue reading
Validation
We always knew this was the case but now there has been a clinical research trial. https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/…/vetr.586 “Results Significant reductions in reported pain severity scores were recorded for all pain indicators over successive treatments (p < 0.001), with each treatment … Continue reading
Working with a rescue dog
Working with a rescue dog is notably heart-warming. Their new carer often doesn’t know all of their history. What we do know is that they are now able to live their best life. But for someone new, like me, getting … Continue reading
Getting it right from the start
Bailey is a 2 year old Sproodle who decided to have a couple of random stop and sit downs during walks. When his vet examined him, it was noticed he seemed to have a stiff neck and upper back and … Continue reading
“I have a very badly put together Newfoundland Poodle cross”.
Meggie’s Mum started her message to me with “I have a very badly put together Newfoundland Poodle cross”. That’s a way to get my attention for sure! And even more so when looking up names for that cross – things … Continue reading
“Her strength shows me how it can be done… mind over matter”
I had an emergency call for help from Marley’s Mum. Marley is a 13 year old Staffie who suddenly lost all use of her rear left leg. Her vet suggested suspected neurological trauma as there was no proprioception or superficial … Continue reading
“I actually feel positive for the first time since he got the diagnosis”
Handsome soulful big fluster Golden Retriever Leo is only 17 months old but his Mum noticed clicking from his hips and sometimes he struggled to get up or “he looks like he has old man bones” as his Mum put … Continue reading
“I feel we will both benefit from not feeling like victims to her condition”
The lovely Gracie was a good example of how we can help you to help your dog. She is a 4 year old Lab who has chronic lameness on the right fore-leg. Veterinary X Rays showed OA changes bilaterally over … Continue reading
Sometimes..
Sometimes you don’t need words to explain the benefits of our canine physical therapy or to describe how well a dog feels during a session. Sometimes their face says it all. So here is Archie and his face……
“How often?”
How often? Being able to answer the question of ‘how often does my dog need between treatment sessions?’ is not simple. We rely on the dog’s reactions and not to a formula. Some dogs only need the one session, while … Continue reading
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