Calling arthritic dog owners! Has your dog recently had a diagnosis of arthritis and you’re feeling lost and don’t know where to start? We can help you!
We offer an arthritic clinic which is led by a Canine Arthritis Management Advocate who has specifically completed further training in this field to understand the condition in depth! This fully bespoke clinic considers a holistic approach to your arthritic dog’s management, including complementary therapies, pain management, and lifestyle factors. We will always be honest and open with you and welcome you to ask questions so you are able to support your dog day to day! You aren’t alone and we can support you in your journey 🩷
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When we can’t use hydrotherapy and why!
🐾 If your dog has any open wounds, skin lesions, or infection, it’s not appropriate to treat them in the pool due to the risk of infection and aggravating any ongoing skin condition. We may however be able to use massage therapy as an alternative to support them!
🐾 If your dog is in season - please do let us know and we can reschedule their session!
🐾 If your dog has had any vomiting or diarrhoea in the past 48 hours - this is to ensure we mitigate the spread of bacteria and infection to other dogs!
🐾Certain musculoskeletal conditions may not be appropriate to be treated in the pool and may require an underwater treadmill or massage therapy only. If you’re unsure, please pop us a message and we can advise you on whether hydrotherapy in the pool would be suitable!
For more information or if you have any questions, please do pop us a message!
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What do we mean when we refer to ‘good form’ and ‘good posture’ and why we want to encourage this!
When we speak about form, we are looking at your dog’s structure and their movement - how coordinated they are, if they are symmetrical, and if they are using the correct muscles to complete exercises and move.
When we look at posture we are referring to how your dog stands, holds themselves while they move, and in particular how they use their body when they swim!
We want to encourage your dog to have good form & posture and symmetrical movement for many reasons, including building muscle mass evenly, maintaining joint mobility in all joints, maintaining core engagement, and overall preventing the risk of injury! When we see dogs with poor form/ posture, we may see muscle loss and joint stiffness! There are many ways we can encourage and build on these using hydrotherapy and massage therapy!
To get booked in, drop us a message today! 🥰
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Is your senior dog struggling in the winter months? Have you considered hydrotherapy or massage therapy to support them? We may be able to use one or both of these complementary therapies to support your golden oldie!
Whether you have a musculoskeletal diagnosis, or you just want to improve their mobility and quality of life, we can help! Drop us a message and let us know what you need help with 🥰
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How the equipment you are using on your dog can impact their gait and joint range of motion!
There has been a huge increase in research on collars, harnesses and other walking equipment and how this impacts on gait and joint range of motion. Whilst it can be concluded from research that there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ solution, we can be mindful about what we are using on our dogs and watching how this can change or alter their movement! This will depend on any underlying conditions they have, how they move in each, and what we are trying to improve or target - and we are happy to advise on this when you visit us!
For more information, check our website out or drop us a message today ➡️ https://racaninemassage.co.uk
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Finding it hard to keep the weight off your dog over winter? Is your dog not as active during the colder months? Hydrotherapy may be a great option for your dog!
We often hear that over the winter months, our dogs may sleep more, not want to go out as much if it’s very cold, or are less mobile. We may also see arthritic dogs struggle more in the winter due to the extreme changes in temperature, so adding in hydrotherapy may be a great addition to keep them at an ideal body condition score and also keep them mobile! Our pool is heated to 30 degrees so they will feel therapeutic benefit from the temperature, whilst exercising in a controlled and safe environment (and staying clean!).
To start your dog’s hydrotherapy journey this winter, drop us a DM or check out our website ➡️ https://racaninemassage.co.uk
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Adapting our techniques to your dog! We don’t use a ‘one size fits all’ approach! Instead, we will assess your dog’s individual needs, and tailor their treatment to them! This may include various manual techniques in their rest breaks, handling adaptations based on their behaviour, and findings what works for them!
We love how different each dog is - some are natural swimmers, and others may need more guidance! We are equipped to deal with their needs 🥰 DM us today to get your dog booked in to join RA Canine Therapist! 😍
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Swimming against the jets! Kippy is an incredibly fit agility dog who LOVES his sessions - you can see how keen he is to swim😍 he completes several repetitions against the jets which enhances his fitness levels and stamina, and also really works those muscles! 💪🏻 This boy always makes us smile in his sessions! 💚
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Come along with me for a day in the life as a Canine Therapist, and meet some of the lovely dogs I treated! ✨
To get your dog booked in for hydrotherapy, massage therapy, or our arthritic clinic, please drop us a DM today! 🩷
How to keep your dog injury free and comfortable this winter! With the colder winter months well on their way, we often see an increased risk of injury at this time of year due to the colder temperatures and slippery, uneven surfaces. So how can you help your dog? ⬇️
1. Warm them up! Letting them run around without a warm up in the colder months may put them at higher risk of injuring themselves. Keeping them on the lead for the start of their walk, or using heat packs and massage before your walk may reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury!
2. Keeping them lean - an overweight dog means increased forces through those joints! They may have less stability and are at higher risk of hurting themselves, so keeping them at an ideal weight will help!
3. Include hydrotherapy into your exercise regime - this allows for safe, controlled exercise in a non-weight bearing environment. The warmth of the water will aid in relieving pain, and they can achieve full joint range of motion - whilst giving them a good cardio workout and building muscle!
To check out what else we offer at RA Canine Therapist, check out our website ➡️ https://racaninemassage.co.uk 🩷
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Khloe showing everyone how it’s done! 😍
This sweet girl swims so elegantly, calm and controlled. Not every dog will swim so well, and please don’t worry if your dog doesn’t! It sometimes takes a little while for your dog to understand what’s needed from them, and to build up the strength and muscle mass to swim well. That’s why we are there to support them - encouraging a good swimming posture and offering them support if they are a little anxious at first!
To get your dog booked in, drop us a message today! 🩷
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