Empowering dog owners with knowledge and skills to help their dog have less pain and move better.
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Stopping to smell the air! 🛑
Do you find it hard to rest even when you know it’s important? I definitely do!
Imagine how hard it is for our dogs who can be so focused and driven despite their pain!
By observing them closely you’ll be able to tell when it’s time to rest and when it’s time to move and guide them through this!
Kylie 💙🐾
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This is beautiful Riko and he is 13 years old. After just three weeks of using the exercises in the 8 week hip arthritis ebook and the post CCL surgery rehab guide his mom noticed that he can sit straighter, is able to jump onto the couch and into the car again, has more energy and is more comfortable! 💙🐾
Prevention is better than cure!
Here are a few ways to keep your arthritic dog safe at home to avoid further pain and injury.
Help stop those back legs collapsing with some strengthening!
With a home exercise program you can say goodbye to time-consuming and expensive rehab visits and hello to a world where playful energy, tail wagging, and frisbee-catching aren’t just a thing of the past. Available for under $30AUD!
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If your dog has a CCL tear it can be really hard to know what to do. You need to consider the cost of treatment, the commitment and demands it puts on you and of course how your dog will feel and make a choice on their behalf. It’s tough! The latest blog looks at surgical and non surgical treatments.
https://strongandsteadycanines.com/news/help-my-dog-has-a-ccl-tear/
Because there are so many structures affected by arthritis is the reason why treating it needs a multimodal approach.
For example, supplements and injections can help within the joint but doesn’t help the muscles outside the joint which, this is why strengthening exercises are so important!
📸 Canine Arthritis Management
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Being the decision maker for our dog can be scary at times. Am I doing the right thing? Will they be worse off? How can I make them comfortable? These are just a few questions of what you might be asking yourself if your dog has had a cruciate tear. Hope these help guide you to making a decision that gives your heart peace. ❤️🐾
Cookie stretches are when you move a treat towards their hip so they turn to grab it. This causes the spine to bend and this helps the joints get looser and surrounding muscles get a stretch!
Kiba has some degeneration in his back and this would cause some stiffness and pain. This exercise is great for that and although we aim for the hip I don’t mind if he doesn’t want to stretch that far and only gets to his belly.
This screenshot was taken as I was doing the exercise so this is just the start as I’m guiding him around. At this point only his neck has a stretch but we need to bend further so his lower back can have a stretch too.
I often hear people being so scared of making arthritic pain worse with exercise. Of course we need to find the right level of exercise that doesn’t cause pain and is effective BUT exercise actually helps to decrease pain!
Exercise training is helpful for our dogs at all stages of life but particularly for seniors. ❤️🐾
You definitely don’t need to feel that stress when you see your dog sick or in pain but you’re also struggling to see how you can get them the care they need within your budget. These tips and tricks will definitely help! If you want the full guide just message me and I’ll send you a link.
Did you know fat cells are actually inflammatory?!?! 😬 So not only does extra weight add mechanical stress to the joints BUT it also increase inflammation in the body to make arthritis worse!
Need help with any of these? Just let me know in the comments and I’ll send you a DM to help you get started!! ❤️🐾
Would you like more natural ways to help your dogs arthritic pain at home? I’ve got a free guide I can send you!
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https://mailchi.mp/89f4f44d0475/10safeexercisesforyourarthriticdog
I believe all senior and arthritic dogs should have access to home exercise programs to improve their quality of life. Rehab isn’t accessible to all but a home program can be!
These tips and tricks are how I managed Kiba’s cancer bill of $30K. That bill could’ve been higher if not for the knowledge in this guide! Reduce your stress without jeopardising their care! You can learn more in the full FREE guide!
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When you’ve walked your dogs for 30 minutes and yet your watch claims you’ve only done 4 mins of exercise…hmmmm…wonder why 🤔
Canine arthritis can affect dogs as young as 1! Best to always be aware of their symptoms and let your vet know!
I received my diary and am super excited to formally write down all my 2024 goals. There are lots of goals I have planned to work on next year but the one I’m most excited about is to release my canine rehab app!!!! 💪🏼❤️🐾
Would you and your dog love these changes? Then you guessed it….strengthening exercises can help!
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Any questions please let me know
Kylie ❤️🐾
Last week I took my baby girl out and so many people were surprised to learn that she is in fact 11.5 years old! People don’t expect that a senior dog, especially one from a large breed, moves so well. Want to know my secret? Actually they’re not secrets but 3 things that help keep her mobile and happy:
1. regular vet visits to pick up any issues and deal with any pain
2. strengthening exercises to build those muscles to keep her jumping and playing
3. Healthy food and keeping her at a healthy weight. Want more advice? Head on over to my Facebook group! ❤️🐾
Confinement is harder for some dogs than others! Here’s Kiba’s story!!
https://strongandsteadycanines.com/blogs/news/why-i-didn-t-crate-my-dog-after-ccl-surgery
Younger dogs suffer from arthritis and pain too! had hip dysplasia and an exercise program, WITH other interventions, helped POSTPONE the need surgery, decreased pain and stiffness!! 🎉🎉
5-10 minutes of strengthening exercises a day can be a small investment for a huge return! Here’s how to find some extra time!
Things to consider when you’re faced with the horrible..CCL..tear diagnosis 😭😭😭
Free guide available to help your dog have less pain and move better!
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Walking isn’t a great way to strengthen your dog BUT you can add strengthening exercises to it! And if you would like a strengthening exercise program for your dog feel free to ask me! 💙🐾 #dogphysio #dogrehab #dogswitharthritis #dogswithccl #cclinjurydogs #dogswithhipdysplasia #ivddindogs #dogmom #dogmumlife #dogsofsydney #huskies #huskiesofaustralia
As dogs get older naturally they have muscle wastage, this means they have difficulty standing up, going up stairs, jumping on the couch or even walking. You can help fight this loss with exercise therapy! Want to know more? Ask me how!! #dogphysio #caninephysicaltherapy #exercisetherapyfordogs #strengtheningfordogs #seniordogs #sarcopeniaindogs #doghealth #dogmum
Take advantage of the sale - save up to $100 AND help your dog move and feel better! #dogphysio #dogrehab #exercisesfordogs #dogswitharthritis #cclinjurydogs
I love taking my babies out for a walk! I love getting out and I love seeing them enjoying all the sights, sounds and smells! BUT…keeping them strong isn’t about walking them! Slightly reduce your walk time and spend it strengthening them with some home exercises! #strengtheningfordogs #seniordogs #huskiesofsydney #walkyourdog #itstheirwalk #dogmom #dogmum #doggosofsydney
Exercising indoors doesn’t have the fun smells of the outdoors BUT it will help strengthen your dog to have less pain and better function as they age! #sarcopeniaindogs #arthritisindogs #seniordogs #strengthtrainingfordogs #huskiesofsydney
Don’t give up if you don’t see results from exercises, try and do the right ones in the right quantity! 💪🏼❤️🐾 #dogphysio #dogrehab #seniordogs #dogswitharthritis #exercisetherapyfordogs #strengthtrainingfordogs #caninephysio #dogtraining
Keep trying if your dog doesn’t seem to “get” it! Try a different command, different hand potion, different exercise equipment or even a different treat! Try a few times and if it’s still not working give them a rest and try again another time. They may just not want to do it!! #proudhuskymum #gorgeoushusky #dogrehab #exercisetherapyfordogs #caninerehab #caninephysio
Supplements can be a great addition to promote health in a variety of ways and there are soooooo many out there for joint health which claim to decrease pain. The only way to know is to try them one at a time and observe any changes. Although supplements may work they’re not meant to be used in isolation, ask your vet what other ways you can help your dog…pst..exercises help pain too 😜
Limping is not normal! Some dogs may only limp at the end of a walk or maybe only when they’re running, however regardless when it happens limping isn’t normal and indicates pain. Please ask your vet to do a pain assessment! #animalpainawarenessmonth #limpingisnotnormal #painindogs #dogswitharthritis #dogswithhipdysplasia #ccltearindogs #seniordogs #dogmom #dogmomlife
Loving my @petlab_au rubber broom! Want a discount? Let me know and I’ll send you the code! #dogmum #proudhuskymum #huskymumproblems #petcare
Give this a go! Don’t worry if it takes a while for your dog to get used to the command, that’s normal!! Just keep practicing! This exercise is great to build hip muscle strength. #dogphysio #dogswithhiparthritis #dogmum #dogmomma
Freja loves when mumma decorates the #carobchipcookies! ❤️🍪 #huskygirl #nomnomnom #carobfordogs #dogtreats #sydneydoggos #dogmum #spoilyourdog #huskymum #proudhuskymama
Coopy loves a massage! If you’re in Sydney and want to spoil your dog with a massage too then feel free to contact me! #dogmum #caninemassage #caninemassagetherapy #dogmassage #dogsofsydney💜💌 #doggosofsydney #dogmumsofsydney
Doing fun spin-y stuff! 😵💫Following a challenge with #olddogsnewtricks Usually I don’t like tricks for the sake of tricks. I think they’re great for mental stimulation but of course my priority is always the physical, what does it help achieve physically? There are some similarities in the movement for a spin to some other exercises we do which are good for spinal flexibility which is why I wanted to practice this one! Have a go and tag me!! #seniordogs #seniordogsofinstagram #huskymom #proudhuskymama #gorgeoushuskies #huskiesofaustralia
Live outside? Not this husky!! 😂 #huskymum #huskymom #spoilthusky #huskiesofaustralia #mybubbamyboy #kibaismysunshine #spoiltdog #dogmumlife
Knowing how much to rest your arthritic dog is hard! Here are the pros and cons! Ps - Gotta love the autumn leaves crunching as the dogs explore! 🐺🍂❤️🐾 #dogswitharthritis #dogswithhiparthritis #seniordogs #doghealth #doghealthtips #huskymum #huskiesofsydney
53% of dog parents miss signs of pain in their dogs! Let’s be more aware! ❤️🐾 #silentpainindogs #seniordogs #arthriticdogs #dogmum #dogmom #dogphysiotherapy #doghealth #doghealthtips
Getting the broom, mop and vacuum out…not to clean the husky fur (though I need to! 😬😂) but to help teach Kiba some limb awareness! #exerciseposttplo #rehabposttplo #tplorehab #tplodogs #exercisetrainingfordogs #dogphysio #dogphysicaltherapy #makeyourowncavalettis #huskymum #gorgeoushusky #fluffyhusky #needtoclean #homerehabfordogs
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