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Canine massage therapist addressing mobility issues, chronic pain and postural changes

19/05/2025

I have had a wonderful 2 days at Goodwoof, Goodwood Racecourse. What a stunning venue. Over 230 dogs passed through Galen display team where we went through a couple of massage techniques. Many sweet and gorgeous dog cuddles too!

17/11/2024

Celebrating my 2nd year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉
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31/10/2024

Our little man has a bad back at the moment which is aggravated with stretching fully down to the floor. Thankfully my husband is handy with tools and has knocked up this temporary feeding station. It's always nice to be able to trial height before committing to an expensive permanent riser.

06/10/2024

It is so important and kinder to keep your dogs weight at a sensible level. Fat releases pro inflammatory markers which make underlying conditions such as osteoarthritis more painful and irritated. The risk of chronic disease is also increased due to properties within fat. Excess weight increase load through joints - compromising a dysfunctional joint further, accelerating wear. Body condition charts exist, grading a dogs body weight to 9 grades. I have attached a copy of this chart which Canine Arthritis Management kindly gave permission to use. Please do check your dogs body condition. This guide can be applied to all breeds by concentrating on the waist and rib area for assessment so don't worry if you have a giant, toy, greyhound or a stocky breed. The same rule can be applied.
There will be many reasons to why a dogs weight is excessive, one common reason is overfeeding - whether by guessing meal weights or feeding treats throughout the day. Please weight your dogs meals. It is so easy to give your dog an extra meal or two over the course of a week, even if the scoop looks the same level when serving the meal. This is the number one accidental weight increase. If you love to feed your dogs treats - and why not!, reserve some kibble from their meal to give them during the day This way it is not extra on top of their allowance.
Short term actions results in long-term kindness

17/03/2024

There is only one thing to do on a rainy Sunday morning and that's massage your dog. Caswell clearly enjoying his back being massaged.

08/12/2023

Follow this boys journey with me over the next few weeks. He is such a sweet and kind natured dog with the most gorgeous coat!

Rufus is an 11 year old Romanian rescue dog that has lived with his current owners for the last 10 years. It is understood he was struck by car at some point whilst living in Romania. He also has a lot of quirks and is somewhat different to other dogs from a cognitive point of view. This make Rufus very endearing.

Roll on several years... Rufus was running around like any well balanced dog.

From around 9 years old his mobility stated to deteriorate. He can no longer climb stairs or get on the sofa for cuddles. Walks are very short and prolonged time wise.

Veterinary scans and examinations are unremarkable (no specific reason found). He also has severe reactions to most painkillers.

Physical assessment has found he has weak hind end, needs to build the gluteal (bum) muscles and has a lot of tension along his back, around his shoulders and neck. This is because he has changed his postural stance to off load weight from the hind and onto the front.

Rufus took to his first massage session very well - however he was guarding his right side so his lovely owners will need to work on his right between my sessions. His hind limbs, specifically his hamstrings are so tender he would only allow for passive touch. It can take time as some dogs are so sensitive. Going in full steam is not an option.

Rufus has been given some starter exercises to assist proprioception and joint movement. Although he has weak hind muscles, it can be more beneficial to unwind other areas before addressing others.

31/10/2023

Looking forward to attending an Advanced Myofascial Manipulation course in a month.
Never stop learning and developing

31/10/2023

I have finally gained my level 5 diploma in canine rehabilitation exercise prescription. This will compliment the massage and soft tissue therapy I currently provide. This allows me to provide a full treatment package for my lovely K9 clients.

02/09/2023

Dog carts and prams are such a valuable and wonderful tool to keep your dog mentally active and enjoying life. Seeing people, getting affection and being able to absorb the smells and sounds of life is what dogs enjoy and should be exposed to to fulfil their needs of being a dog.
Here we have young and old. The former is a few months old and cannot nor should walk the same distance as the older dog in the household. He can still enjoy being out and be exposed to life.
The latter is elderly with mobility issues. She pops out the cart for local sniffs then gets back in for the rest of the walk.
Some people see prams as daft. I will never understand this and will be happy to look daft in some people's eyes if it allows my dog to continue to be part of life and to enjoy it.

26/08/2023

Extra kisses, cuddles and raspberry blowing on your dogs belly today.

20/07/2023

This handsome boy is now 3 years old. He had a digit removed from his front paw at one. The paw does cause him issues from time to time and is arthritic, causing an intermittent limp (depending on what his activity level has been). Today was a bad day. He choose to hold his limb in an elevated position to avoid placing his paw on the ground. This is exactly what starts compensatory issues. The opposite forelimb is taking the weight of two limbs. In an ideal balanced dog, each forelimb should maintain 30% body weight. His body weight will also start to shift to the rear limbs once the unaffected leg starts to fatigue or become uncomfortable. Eventually muscles in the neck and shoulders will become unbalanced, start to ni**le and cause mild pain responses which is known as chronic pain when present for many weeks. There is a high chance his hindlimb and muscles towards his rear end will over time also become unbalanced and uncomfortable. Massaging is so important to starve off these compensatory issues developing. Nothing can be done to fix his paw but treating the remaining soft tissue will make his life more comfortable in the long run.

15/05/2023

I will be starting a new masage clinic at SPLASH PAWS HYDROTHERAPY, Staplehurst, TN12 from June. Working alongside other therapies to offer your most loved dog the best treatment and choices under one roof.
Ring me for more details or to arrange an appointment.

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