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Integrated canine therapy. Myotherapy, biomechanics, rehabilitation, conditioning, aromatherapy.

26/10/2026

Shoulders conditioning to avoid concussion

19/10/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆

This study followed 48 Labrador Retrievers throughout their lives, and its findings helped establish a lasting connection between nutritional management, healthy body weight, and longevity in dogs.

Here’s what the research found:

𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻: Dogs fed 25% less food than their pair-matched controls had a median lifespan of 13.0 years, compared with 11.2 years in control-fed dogs—a difference of 1.8 years.

𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: Food-restricted dogs developed age-related chronic diseases later in life, with osteoarthritis among the particularly notable conditions.

𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: The study linked greater fat mass and declining lean body mass with mortality, highlighting the importance of maintaining a healthy body composition.

𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: The dogs followed their respective feeding regimens from puppyhood, emphasizing the potential importance of nutritional management throughout life.

Although initially published in 2002, this is still as important today.

Because healthy weight management is more than an aesthetic goal. It is an important component of preventive veterinary care, with potential implications for both lifespan and healthy ageing.

For veterinary teams, this research reinforces the value of regularly assessing body condition, individualizing feeding recommendations, and discussing nutrition with pet owners before excess weight becomes a problem.

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Kealy RD, et al. Effects of diet restriction on life span and age-related changes in dogs. JAVMA. 2002;220(9):1315–1320.

Lawler DF, et al. Diet restriction and ageing in the dog: major observations over two decades. British Journal of Nutrition. 2008;99:793–805.

18/10/2026

Amazing crew of dogs and handlers from dog club of Victoria

Lancefield Agricultural Show

Such a cool day showing communities our fun sport for dogs.

05/10/2026

🥥MCTs CUT SEIZURES BY 50% OR MORE IN SOME DOGS WITH EPILEPSY, WITH SOME BECOMING SEIZURE-FREE, RESEARCH SHOWS.🐶🧠

If your dog struggles with seizures, MCT oil🥥 is one nutritional strategy worth discussing with your veterinarian.

In a randomized, double-blind controlled trial, 3 dogs became seizure-free and another 7 had their seizures cut by at least 50% while eating an MCT-enriched diet. That’s 10 of 21 dogs, nearly half.
Another randomized trial added C8/C10 MCT oil directly to dogs’ regular food and found significantly fewer seizures and seizure days. Two dogs became seizure-free.

🥄 HOW MUCH?

In that study, MCT oil provided about 9% of daily calories. The average dog weighed about 56 lb and received roughly 1½ teaspoons per day, divided between two meals.
This isn’t a universal dose. Researchers calculated it based on each dog’s calorie needs, and you should introduce MCT oil slowly with food.

🧠 AND MCTs AREN’T JUST FOR SEIZURES.

As dogs age, their brains become less efficient at using glucose. MCTs can provide an alternative fuel source through ketones.

Controlled studies in senior dogs have found MCT-enriched diets can improve learning, memory and cognitive performance.

So even if your dog doesn’t have seizures, MCTs are an interesting nutritional tool for supporting the aging brain.
Look for an MCT oil rich in C8 and C10, which is different from regular coconut oil.

02/10/2026

Your ageing dogs need extra care

Often we don’t understand the signs of discomfort or decline in our pets.

Along with veterinary diagnosis and treatment often we see the need for anti inflammatory and pain medication.

This may include c*d oil available from your veterinarian.

This lovely lady is receiving the benefits of PEMF to help with ageing.

This improves comfort and with a full treatment we are able to assess muscle function and any tight or sore muscles.

Seeing improvement immediately is so rewarding and gives the dog the most comfort.

22/09/2026

Mosi forgot to tell his friends that he loves his pink hedgehog.
He won novice jumping and were so proud of this special boy.

He said he wants me more agility and jumping please!

01/09/2026

Sometimes without telling, crazy play hard puppies begin to show you gait changes

These can indicate adaptation, compensation or microfibre injury.

Low grade 1 will show no lameness, ever feel like something is just a bit off?

You know your dog better than anyone else.
Trust your gut and keep asking questions.

There can be a combination of many tiny niggles in soft tissue that just need some attention. When growing soft tissue if often trying to keep up with growth spurts.

Regular checks by the owner and a keen eye as well as regular assessments with a professional will often resolve the most simple assymetry.

With gentle application to the body to align, restore and assess if more of less is required.

We can discuss exercise, strength applicable to specific muscle groups, rest, need for further diagnostics with your veterinary orthopedic specialist if required.

I work closely with professional vets and rehab techs to ensure you have the best care for your dogs.

Some puppies just need to learn not to play so hard with their big brothers and friends. !!

28/08/2026

tree medicine

27/08/2026

Thanks you to all my wonderful clients yesterday.
A big day working the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Everything from show dogs, lure coursing, tracking, film and television, agility.

Large and small

So what did we find, resulting from just day to day exercise and sports.

COMPENSATION AND ADAPTATION

what this means is that somewhere in the body there is dysfunction. This is not always injury.

It shows as a pattern of compensation, weight shifting, offloading, favouring one side.

Initially there is no lameness but low grade discomfort affecting gaiting, balance and posture.

Over time this will become pain often chronic and lead to injury.

Over time with this adaptation there are small adjustments in the way of going and moving.

When we apply myotherapy and other musculoskeletal techniques to soft tissue and joints, we restore function, flexibility and ability.

But this alone is not enough

These dogs need specific conditioning and fitness programmes.
Rehabilitation plans
And often veterinary diagnostics to allow us to tailor to your specific needs and treat any underlying pathology appropriately and most often safely.

An online program doesn’t know your dog
(My hands do!)

This is so important for our animals in any discipline.

Show dogs run in one direction
Sprint dogs need explosive running
Tracking dogs need good proprioception, stamina flexibility and strength
Film and tv dogs need the muscle strength to hold positions, balance, adapt and be flexible
Agility dogs need explosive power, strength, flexibility

If you’d like to be on my next run or help organise a group clinic please dm me.

I am happy to talk to clubs and any sports dog members about how we can provide support specific to your discipline.

18/08/2026

Show leads and chains!

Let’s talk about these!

Guillotine effect of the soft structures of the head and neck

I feel heat in the head today
Let’s look at these delicate structures and consider the risks of damage to soft tissue.

When we consider the fluid balance from the Cns brain and spinal cord.

How much compression occurs with thin paracord or chains?

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Woodend, VIC

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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https://www.caninesenses.com.au/

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