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Benefits of Massage
Better movement
Reduced stiffness
Significantly reduced pain levels
Resolution or significant reduction of lameness
A ‘younger’ dog
An improved mood
Happy to go on and enjoying walks again
Able to go up/down stairs
Able to get in/out of car
Got their ‘zest’ back for life
Coping better with Arthritis
Improved working/agility performance eg: not knocking poles, good contacts and weave entry
Better posture eg: no more swayback or roaching
More fluid, effortless gait
And much more
Reasons for Massage
Clinical Canine Massage may help your dog if you see any of the following:
Lameness/Limping;
Stiffness and slowing down;
Suffering with orthopaedic conditions i.e. arthritis, hip dysplasia, luxating patella.
Post operative recovery.
Muscular injuries such as strains or soreness.
Changes in activities of daily living: difficulty or unwilling to go up/down stairs or jump in /out car, reluctance on walks,
Senior dog issues: struggling to walk, get up or down;
Signs of Ageing / old before their time;
Performance Issues: Agility, pole knocking, weave issues etc. Obedience / working trials etc.
Behavioural changes caused by pain: self mutilation, isolation from others;
Gait and / or Posture Irregularities eg: roaching/swayback
Twitching down back / Quivering of the skin / Tickly spots when touched
Anxiety / stress patterns: Nervous/Anxious/Touch Shy/ Disinterested in life
Back/Neck/Shoulder Pain
Crying/Yelping in pain
Coat changes or uneven nail wear
Not wanting to be touched or groomed
5 Principles of Pain
The Canine Massage Guild designed the ‘5 Principles of Pain’ chart as an easy to use reference guide.
Have you noticed changes in your dog?
This aid helps you identify symptoms which indicate they may have musculoskeletal pain and that respond well to clinical canine massage therapy.
Download your copy here.