Canine Nurture

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10/09/2025

It’s really tough to see your dog in pain, especially when you’re already doing all the right things. It can make you question the medication, the diagnosis or even the changes you’ve made at home. But sometimes, a setback is just a flare-up rather than a sign that everything needs changing. Before adjusting medications or treatment plans, take a moment to consider whether their routine simply needs more consistency, especially with exercise. It’s easy to unintentionally push them harder during busy weekends or family activities, and that extra strain can sometimes be all it takes to tip the balance.
Breakthrough pain isn’t pleasant, but unfortunately, it can be part of the journey. These moments can simply be a sign that the body is adjusting, or that your dog needs a little extra rest and care for a short time.

08/09/2025

What signs did you notice first that your dog was in pain?

06/09/2025

Great visual of how posture can be easily altered 🙏🙌🙏

It’s important to keep your dog’s nails trimmed to support healthy posture, prevent discomfort, and reduce the risk of painful nail tears. You can book a nail trim with us at any time, and of course, nail trimming is included in all of our grooming services.

Occasionally, we meet dogs who have had negative experiences with nail trimming, making the process more challenging. In these cases, we may invite you to stay and support your dog during the appointment and provide you with some gentle desensitisation exercises to work on at home. Our goal is always to make every grooming experience as calm and positive as possible💜

05/09/2025

Did you know there’s a big difference between acute and chronic pain in dogs? Acute pain comes on suddenly and is usually sharp and obvious. Chronic pain builds slowly over time, often from long-term conditions, and can be harder to spot. Understanding the difference helps you recognise changes early and get the right support for your dog’s comfort and wellbeing.

03/09/2025

Muscles aren’t just for movement, they help with support, posture, protection and more. But did you know they’re also energy banks, healing helpers, and key players in recovery?
When your dog is unwell or injured, their muscles can release stored protein, which the body uses to repair tissues and support the immune system.
All the more reason to keep them strong and healthy 🫶

01/09/2025

Pain Awareness Month is so important for our dogs because, unlike us, they can’t tell us when something hurts. They rely on us to notice the little changes in their behaviour, movement or mood that might mean they’re in pain. If we miss it, that discomfort can become chronic, affect their quality of life and sometimes even show up as “naughty” or unusual behaviour.

It’s easy to miss these subtle signs because dogs are so eager to be with their family, they’ll often push through discomfort just to stay part of the pack.

During we will be discussing the different types of pain, how pain can present in dogs, how pain can become its own disease and what you can do to reduce pain or painful episodes.

28/08/2025

Our next puppy school course begins next Tuesday 2nd September

5 week course, Tuesdays 6-7pm $175

A health talk from Warby St Warby Street Veterinary Hospitalspital

26/08/2025

Slippery floors – whether they’re tiles, floorboards, laminate, vinyl or even polished concrete – can quietly take a toll on your dog’s body. Big slips and falls are the obvious risk, but even the repetitive tiny micro-slips or simply having to tense themselves to stay steady can cause soft tissue strain over time. Think about how we walk when it’s icy or slippery outside – shoulders tight, steps careful, always bracing for that little wobble underfoot. Now imagine having to move like that every single day in your own home.

My own young dog will deliberately avoid the rugs I put down but my older dog will choose them every time. It makes me reflect on myself too – when I was younger, I loved sliding across frozen puddles or frosty grass without a care and the falls or accidental splits only hurt for a little while. But now I'm older and after a few hard falls and very painful splits, I move much more cautiously and notice that I completely tense up to keep my balance.

That’s why choice matters. Give your dog the option by putting non-slip rugs down so they can use them if they want to. Dogs, and animals by nature, will choose the safer, easier route. It’s not about wrapping them in cotton wool, but about preventative care. Small adjustments like this make a big difference to long-term comfort and joint health.