Strong and Steady Canines

08/01/2025

We’re back in the kitchen and busy baking! Please note we have removed some of our less popular treats to focus on the favourites!

06/01/2025

Sometimes we can do an exercise and sometimes we can’t!

Maybe my hand placement was slightly different or prompts I used were different, or maybe Freja was having a bad day! 🤷🏻‍♀️

Whatever the reason being patient with our dogs is vital when teaching them new things!

And there are lots of exercise to learn in The Dog Rehab App!

06/01/2025

23/12/2024

Arthritis pain doesn’t always show as a limp. Dogs can suffer in silence, and their struggles often go unnoticed until it’s severe. You can help your arthritic dog easily at home with The Dog Rehab App. Home exercise programs help you take action before it’s too late, improving your dog’s mobility and comfort.This is an easy exercise you can start doing at to help encourage weight bearing on the arthritic hip.

17/12/2024

Gentle weight shifting can help increase weight bearing through an injured limb to help with muscle growth.

Guide the treat across to the injured side so they can lean on that side, without moving!

02/12/2024

In addition to her regular vet visits, walks and strength training, the contents of Freja’s box helps me take care of her. 💙🐾

So what’s in Freja’s box? 🗃️🐾 🍗

Any guesses what she is waiting for?? 😂😂

29/11/2024

Did you know an extra pound of weight adds 6 pounds of pressure to the joints?

Not only are joints physically under pressure carrying more but fat tissue is also inflammatory which means it hastens the inflammation in arthritis AND makes it more likely for dogs to develop conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

Sadly dogs that are overweight live on average 2 years less than dogs of a healthy weight.

Please ask your vet at your next visit to let you know if your dog needs to lose any weight, regardless how small could help your dog be more comfortable and live longer 💙🐾

27/11/2024

Cavaletti’s are a really popular exercise with dogs but did you know it might not be helping?

If you’ve tried exercises like this one for your dog and haven’t seen any improvements then you probably didn’t realise the importance of progressing the exercises!

In fact there are more than a handful of ways to progress this exercise, some of which I’ve included in The Dog Rehab App.

Here’s the nitty gritty - for muscles to grow they need to be challenged.

Doing the same exercises everyday becomes too easy for the muscles that eventually they are no longer challenged and the exercise becomes less effective.

To get results (less pain and better movement) what you need are a series of exercise progressions so that you can keep challenging those muscles to get stronger and that’s where my programs and The Dog Rehab App help! 💙🐾

25/11/2024

Stronger muscles = happier joints! 💪🏼💙🐾

Senior and arthritic dogs often lose muscle over time, which puts more strain on their joints.

Strength-building exercises can help reduce discomfort and improve their quality of life!

23/11/2024

By not using exercise therapy in your canine arthritis management plan for your dog you are missing out on using a safe, natural, easy and effective adjunct in helping your dog move easier and have a better quality of life.

The 8-Week Hip Arthritis Home Exercise Program will:
🐾 Help them be able to do what they love with more ease
🐾 Reduce their stiffness and pain
🐾 Improve their quality of life!

Now 30% OFF – for a limited time only!!

Use code HIPOA30.

https://www.strongandsteadycanines.com/arthritisebook

16/11/2024

Rehab after surgery doesn’t have to hurt your wallet!

After an already expensive surgery it can be hard to spare extra cash to do the rehab. Plus you may not live near a rehab facility.

That’s why The Post CCL Surgery Home Exercise Rehab Guide is ideal. It’s easy to follow, with proven Physiotherapy techniques and is affordable.

For less than $6/week you can be sure to optimise the post op results plus by strengthening the other leg you can reduce the risk of another CCL tear!

Only $47!

https://www.strongandsteadycanines.com/postcruciatesurgeryhomerehabguide

15/11/2024

Since Kiba passed I haven’t been able to walk Freja as much, I’ve just been too depressed and walking in any direction reminds me of walking my boy.

Sadly that plus extra treats has meant Freja looks to have gained some weight 😢

Even though it’s not a lot I’m still worried because I know that fat cells are inflammatory and will hasten her arthritis.

Also, additional weight physically puts more pressure on her joints.

Plus being overweight predisposes her to other diseases like heart disease and diabetes and can shorten their life by up to 2 years!!

Now I’m aware of it we will be walking more and eating less! That includes me too!! 🤣 Wish us luck 💙🐾

09/11/2024

Signs of pain can be subtle! Here are a few to keep an eye out for. 💙🐾

08/11/2024

Is your fluffy love starting to slow down?

Common signs of aging include difficulty getting up, reduced activity, and increase resting.

But it doesn’t have to be this way!

A home exercise program can help keep them active and healthy, for longer! 💪🏼💙🐾

08/11/2024

As your best friend enters their golden years you will find that they will struggle to do things that were easy, like jumping on the couch or going up stairs.

This is mostly due to sarcopenia, a natural loss in muscle strength due to ageing.

The Dog Rehab App has a section for programs specifically made with seniors in mind, because we want to keep them mobile and happy for as long as possible!

The Dog Rehab App:

https://apps.apple.com/au/app/the-dog-rehab-app/id6479981352

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=theappmatch.sascanines&pcampaignid=web_share

07/11/2024

Keeping our dogs lean is important for three main reasons:
1. Additional weight causes extra load (and pain) on arthritic joints.
2. Fat cells are inflammatory and increase inflammation throughout the body, including in arthritic joints
3. Dogs that are overweight live on average 2 years less than those of a healthy weight

06/11/2024

As a physiotherapist, I’m passionate about helping our furry companions thrive, especially those that are senior and/or dealing with arthritis.

I design customized strengthening exercise programs that specifically support arthritic joints, reduce pain, and enhance mobility.

These carefully graded routines are designed to be gentle enough to minimize any flare up but strong enough get results.

With just 10 minutes a day of exercise therapy we can keep those tails wagging and ensure every step they take is a joyful one! 💙🐾

05/11/2024

Dogs are so good at hiding pain but don’t be fooled!!

Grab the guide today to make sure you recognise all the subtle signs of discomfort!

https://www.strongandsteadycanines.com/pl/2148558801