The Canine Massage Company

03/04/2020

03/03/2020

Just received some feedback from Ralph the cockerpoo's owner. He slept for 3 hours after his massage, has been for a short walk and is now spark o the sofa!

03/03/2020

Thank you Emma Slater, and your boy Ralph the cockerpoo. He was a pleasure to work on, and to see him so relaxed and fast asleep after I finished his massage was priceless! See you next week!!

03/03/2020

How often do we see animals limping along the street? Lameness is not a condition that should be left untreated as it is a sign that something is wrong.

'Lameness is a clinical sign of a more severe disorder that results in a disturbance in the gait and the ability to move the body about, typically in response to pain, injury, or abnormal anatomy.'

SYMPTOMS AND TYPES
Lameness may involve one or more limbs and can vary in severity from subtle pain or tenderness to an inability to place any weight on the limb (i.e., carrying the leg).

If only one forelimb is involved, the head and neck move upward when the affected limb is placed on the ground and drops when the unaffected limb bears weight.

If only one hind limb is involved, the pelvis drops when the affected limb bears weight, and rises when weight is lifted. If both hind limbs are involved, forelimbs are carried lower to shift weight forward.

In addition, lameness may become worse after strenuous activity or alleviate with rest.

Other signs and symptoms associated with lameness include:

Pain
Decreased range of motion
Loss of muscle mass (muscle atrophy)
Abnormal posture when standing, getting up, lying down, or sitting
Abnormal gait when walking, trotting, climbing stairs, or doing figure-eights
Nervous system signs — confusion, trembling, etc.
Bones and/or joints may be abnormal in size, shape
Grating sound with joint movement

Please contact your vet should you see any of these signs and symptoms. Your vet may advise some massage therapy or other therapies such as hydrotherapy to assist in relieving pain, and releasing associated muscle tension and stress due to compensation of the affected limb(s).

24/02/2020

23/02/2020

These are just some of the muscles that benefit from Canine Massage.

23/02/2020

Thank you for the lovely comments Sue...

22/02/2020

How can Canine Massage Therapy help your dog?

After approval from your vet, and undergoing a session(s) you can expect your dog to benefit from Canine massage therapy with some of the following results:

• Resolves or reduces lameness
• Pain management for orthopaedic conditions by targeting areas of protective muscular splinting
• Directly addresses the muscular issue rather than masks it
• The ability to go on longer walks/enjoying walks again
• An excellent therapy for non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAID) intolerant dogs, or an alternative to NSAIDs or strong pain relief medications.
• Improved performance e.g. agility – no pole knocking/improved jumping/contacts
• More sprightly
• Return to normal activities e.g. up/down stairs, in/out of car
• Improved temperament
• Better movement, gait and posture
• Improves sociabilitywith dogs/humans
• Addresses the whole body and patterns of overcompensation, not just one limb or the back
• Individually assesses and addresses the dog with each massage being bespoke to their individual needs
• Resolves or reduces soreness/stiffness
• Reduces anxiety by decreasing sympathetic levels (stress) and inducing a parasympathetic response (relaxation)
• A younger more active dog
• A dog who is engaging confidently with their surroundings again
• Addresses muscular imbalances
• Rehabilitates muscular injury e.g. strain
• Provides a good hands on check for all dogs

22/02/2020

Basil, the 8 month old Cavapoo after his gait and therapy session. He is the black dog in the picture.

22/02/2020

A day of massage, and gait analysis in Somerset.. the dogs loved the day.