Sharon O'Loughlin Clinical Canine Massage Therapy

03/02/2026

🦴 World Orthopaedic Day
Orthopaedic health in dogs isn’t one-dimensional — and great outcomes rarely come from one modality alone.

At CMG, we champion a multi-modal, collaborative approach to canine care. When skilled professionals work together, dogs benefit from more rounded, sustainable results.
Alongside clinical canine massage, this team may include:
• Veterinary surgeons
• Veterinary physiotherapists
• Hydrotherapists
• Canine chiropractors / osteopaths
• Veterinary nurses
• Behaviourists
• Pain management specialists
The list goes on!
Each plays a vital role in supporting movement, comfort, recovery and long-term joint health.

👇 Let’s celebrate collaboration
Tag a paraprofessional or therapist you trust and value.
Let’s give credit where it’s due

02/02/2026

Out of office is on. Some R&R time on the slopes. Back on the 16th February.

08/01/2026

03/01/2026

Our.dogs tighten up in the cold, existing issues become worse. If you'd like to understand how Clinical Canine Massage can support your dog in winter, please reach out.
Email: info@soloclinicalcaninemassage.com
Moble: 07704492862

It's going to be bitterly cold this week. With that in mind, we thought it would be a good time to share some essential tips on keeping our canine friends safe and warm this winter. 🥶

⛄ Wipe their paws, legs and tummy after a walk to remove any road salt/grit.

⛄ Check for snow between their toes, especially with long-haired dogs. The snow will compact between their toes, forming ice balls, which can be painful.

⛄ Don’t be tempted to allow your dog to walk across icy ponds or enter streams/rivers.

⛄ Make sure they are wearing a collar with an ID tag and keep those microchip details up to date.

⛄ Keep antifreeze out of reach of any animals and ensure you mop up any spillages.

⛄ Keep them wrapped up. Staffies, Greyhounds and other fine-coated breeds will feel the cold much more than the likes of Huskies and Malamutes.

⛄ Provide a high-visibility jacket or collar for those evening walks.

⛄ Remember, puppies, seniors and those with certain conditions, ie diabetes and arthritis, will feel the cold more than others. On freezing days, they may benefit from indoor exercise.

⛄ During the colder months, some dogs may be less active, so make sure you adjust their food intake accordingly to prevent weight gain.

⛄ Snow can be fun... Make sure your dog has a good recall before letting them off the lead.

Together, we can keep our canine friends safe this winter. ❄️

01/01/2026

Wishing all of my lovely clients whether with 2 legs or 4 paws a very Happy New Year. Thank you for trusting me in 2025 and I look forward to seeing you all in 2026. It fills my heart to see the changes in you and a real honour to work with you all.
I'm not very good at remembering to take pictures but here is a wee snapshot from the year. Many thanks again

24/12/2025

From our house to yours, I just wanted to say a heartfelt thanks to all of my lovely clients and their owners & guardians for supporting my business.

For trusting me with your beloved dogs, to make them feel better in their own bodies and helps ease their discomfort🙏🐾🐾

Merry Christmas and very best wishes for 2026🙏❤️

18/12/2025

🎄 The Perfect Christmas Gift for Dog Owners (and Their Dogs!) 🎄

Want to give your dog something far better than another toy they’ll destroy by Boxing Day?
Give them comfort. Give them better movement. Give them massage… taught by the person who literally wrote the book on it.

I’m running a 4-Week Online Canine Massage Course for dog owners — live on Zoom, so you learn safely with your own dog from home.

Across four evenings, I’ll teach you how to recognise muscular issues, support your dog’s comfort, and use hands-on techniques grounded in real clinical practice. No gimmicks, no shortcuts — just clear, evidence-led skills you can use for life.

Course Dates:
🗓 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th January 2026 (Evenings via Zoom)

What you’ll learn:
• How your dog’s muscles actually work and why they matter
• Safe, practical massage techniques you can use immediately
• How to spot common signs of muscular discomfort before they become bigger problems
• Ways to help your dog move more freely, age more comfortably, and feel more connected to you

And no, they don't need to lie down for it, in fact your dog is encouraged to partipate and give you feedback so you get the right massage for them all structured into a routine thats right for them.

This isn’t a “beginners dabble.” It’s a structured learning experience delivered by Natalie Lenton — world authority in Clinical Canine Massage Therapy, founder of the Canine Massage Guild and creator of the Lenton Method.

If you’re looking for a meaningful gift this Christmas — something your dog will genuinely benefit from — this is it.

🎁 The greatest gift you can give your dog is comfort, ease of movement, and a calmer, happier body.
And you can learn to give that yourself.

Full details & enrolment:
👉 https://www.k9-massage.co.uk/courses/beginners-guide-to-canine-massage/

Spaces are limited because the course is hands-on and interactive.

A dog’s favourite present has never been a toy, it’s always been you. And this is you, upgraded.

18/12/2025

This is THE single biggest thing you can do to help your dog, nomatter their age and the hardest thing for owners to make a change on
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27/11/2025

Here at the sanctuary, Staffies have a special place in our hearts. We love their happy, smiley faces and need to be close to their human friends. ❤️

Thirteen-year-old Ava is most definitely one of those special Staffies!
Sadly, Ava’s human companion has passed away, and she is desperately in need of a new home rather than a kennel. Her life has been turned upside down, and this poor girl must be wondering why she isn't in a home. 💔😭

Ava is an older girlie and is looking to snooze her days away on a comfy sofa, sharing daytime naps with her special people. 😍

A retirement-style home would be ideal for Ava, and she will appreciate the quiet as she settles into her new home and routine. 🥰

We really would like to get Ava into a home environment as soon as possible, so we are also considering foster applications. 🙏❤️

Ava is looking for the following type of home 🏡
✅️ A pet-free home
✅️A private, secure garden with a minimum of 5ft fencing.
✅️ An adult-only home (visiting children fine)
✅️ A quiet, retirement-style home.

If you are interested in adopting Ava, please click on the link below:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/adoption/dogs/ava-2/

If you can offer Ava a foster home, please click on the link below:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/dog-fostering-questionnaire/

Please share Ava’s plea ❤️

🐾❤️🐶 ❤️💙 🥰

21/11/2025