20/10/2021
Winter is looming and here at Peak District Canine Therapies we always see an influx of dogs both young and old who struggle with the cold weather. This can be for multiple reasons.
Most of our four legged friends adore racing around on the frosty cold mornings, but we see an increase in the number of injuries due to sliding and falls on slippy ground. As owners we can try to avert these injuries by avoiding areas that may be icy or extremely muddy, if we can't avoid them then not doing high speed ball chasing and jumping reduces the risk of accidents.
We are increasingly seeing dogs both young and old
with chronic arthritis, for these dogs the cold weather can often mean the onset of further mobility problems. Joints stiffen up and become more painful, our old dogs in particular don't want to move about because of the discomfort but if they don't move about their mobility gets worse and muscles start to weaken and become wasted, it can be a heart breaking cycle.
Here at Peak District Canine Therapies we offer hydrotherapy in both the aquatic treadmill and hydrotherapy pool plus clinical canine massage. Any or a combination of these therapies can help your best friend recover after injury or help to maintain their mobility through the winter months in a warm, gentle, caring environment.
We currently have a small number of regular appointment slots free, if anyone is interested in helping their furry friend through the coming cold months please don't hesitate to give Cathy a call on 07989419644 for a chat about how we may be able to help you, or email us at [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Thank you to some of my lovely clients for sending me their winter pictures.....oh and the more adventurous boy dreaming of summer and lawn cutting time 🤣
