Patella & the Quads

Patella and the quads, no, not a funky band name, although they do work together. The canine quadriceps muscle group plays a crucial role in the movement and stability of the canine knee joint. Comprising four muscles, the quadriceps femoris, commonly referred to as...

Overcompensation

Clients and vet are often amazed at the difference massage can make to dogs with issued like Anterior Cruciate Ligament tears (ACL). Quite often when I’m talking to them about massage therapy for issues that aren’t necessarily muscular injuries they’re unsure of what...

Canine Massage for Ageing Dogs

Is Your Dog Slowing Down? Canine Massage Could Help. Canine Massage When you’ve shared a lifetime of love, loyalty, companionship and so much more with your dog you want their last years to be as pain free and as happy as possible. Most of these wonderful senior...

Chronic Pain in Dogs

Is your Dog Living with Chronic Pain? Canine Massage for Chronic Pain. Chronic pain is defined as pain which lasts longer than 12 weeks despite medication or treatment. It can be caused by, among other things, orthopaedic conditions like Arthritis. Chronic pain...

Canine Massage – Slippy Floors

Canine Musculoskeletal Health. Canine Massage. When walking on a slippy surface dogs stabilise themselves by putting more weight on their front; their neck, shoulder and chest muscles. Over time these muscles become tired and tense leading to an increased risk of...