Macoby Clinical Canine Massage & Canine Exercise Rehab by Kim Rufus RVN

22/09/2025

Lets talk coat pattern changes..........🐶🐾

On a recent visit to Gracie I noticed that on her neck there was a distinct coat change where a wavy line has appeared (see highlighted in the photo) this is something new for her but why?

As a trained therapist I always ask/check for coat changes such as dry patches, swirls, curls, hair flicks or patterns as this could indicate:
🐶 Underlying muscle tension
🐶 Restricted fascia to the area that becomes tight or sticky

Gracie did indeed have a super tight neck with muscle hypertonicity & restricted fascia so I look forward to seeing how massage can improve this for her 🙂

17/09/2025

Why does muscle get ignored when it comes to injury, slowing down and chronic pain management for our senior dogs with conditions like arthritis? Without muscle the dog would be unable to move (bones don't move themself you know!) So when it comes to 'mystery' pain with your dog, maybe its not so mystery after all.....

15/09/2025

How was your weekend? ❤

I had a busy but fun Saturday....
Judging again the Rotary Club fun dog show at Dale End Park in Ironbridge, starting at 1pm & finished at 3.30pm 🤗 so many amazing dogs, some classes had as many 16 dogs 😮 then to finish the day I was presented with some flowers & free ice cream!!

Sunday....started like every other then a surprise gift of flowers & a lovely card from Timmy's mom Amanda, her words were so thoughtful & mean a lot to me (I did shed a tear 😢)

Feeling super grateful to be able to do some judging which is a break from the day job & also to be able to help so many dogs with massage therapy 🥰

13/09/2025

Did you know that acute pain has a purpose whereas chronic pain doesn't??

10/09/2025

Do you know how to spot the signs of pain with your pet?

Sometimes there can be subtle changes like a decreased appetite or more obvious changes such as limping/lameness............

Interesting facts:

🐱 Cats are more likely to hide pain as a survival instinct however studies have shown over 80% aged 10 years+ will have arthritis!
🐶 Studies with dogs show that around 80% of dogs aged over 8 years may develop arthritis, a leading cause of chronic pain

08/09/2025

The next Ellerdine Village Hall clinic will be on Saturday 4th October from 10.30am 🐶
This will be the last one of the year, time is flying by😳

As October is Canine Muscular Health Awareness month why not book your dog in for a FREE muscular health check & to chat all things rehab related!!

To book a slot please get in touch as limited availability.......
Comment below, call 07983 759975 or email kim@macoby.co.uk

03/09/2025

Family Fun Dog Show at Dale End Park Saturday 13th September 2025 🐶

I have been asked to judge this dog show again after all the fun we had last year 🥰
Just 15 classes to get through 🥹

If you are free then why not pop over to say hello!!!

01/09/2025

⚠️September is Animal Pain Awareness Month ⚠️

As a clinical canine massage therapist I see a lot of dogs with chronic pain sadly with osteoarthritis being a big contributing factor 🐶

This month I will be doing a series of posts highlighting Pain Awareness Month which will lead nicely onto Canine Muscular Health Awareness Month in October.............

24/08/2025

Something exciting is happening this October :)

Lots of free resources for professionals & pet owners during the Canine Muscular Health Awareness Month........

This October we are providing loads of free resources for dog owners and canine professionals to help raise awareness of one of the most under evaluated, rarely discussed, routinely missed, and often misdiagnosed areas of the dog....the muscular system.

Please like and share this page with people you know who care about their dogs health and longevity

22/08/2025

Another pawsome pup has gained his angel wings 💔

I was sad to hear that tongue out Timmy crossed the rainbow bridge on Monday. He has been a regular at Macoby for a while & I had to earn my right to treat him then once Timmy decided it actually alright he took to massage so well (all be it on his own terms!!!)
This is a photo of him taken about 4 years ago clearly enjoying the hands on treatment ❤

Sending my love to his amazing Mom who did all she could for him & his partner in crime Ziggy ###x

18/08/2025

Max ❤

Meet newbie to Macoby the adorable Max a 15 year old lad with arthritis, he was referred by his Vet to see if clinical canine massage could help as part of his pain management 🙂

This morning we covered...........
🐶 Max's medical history & discussed what he is finding difficult, how is getting on on a daily basis etc
🐶 Chronic pain score
🐶 Gait & posture analysis
🐶 Muscle health check - this is where we assess areas of muscle loss, muscle tension etc to aid with the massage
🐶 Clinical canine massage to which Max took to like a legend

If that was not enough we also discussed........
🐶 What to expect over the next 24-48 hours post treatment
🐶 Ways to help improve his day to day living in the home such as raising his food/water bowls, runners for slippy flooring & more!!

I look forward to seeing how Max progresses over the next few weeks

To find out how clinical canine massage could be of benefit for your dog then please get in touch ❤

15/08/2025

Another Collie....tongue out Timmy following a recent massage treatment ❤