I recorded some of Bonjou’s treatment on Thursday and captured the cutest moment when he gave me a little nuzzle of appreciation 🥹💕
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Just a little enrichment activity I tried with the girls last week. I sprinkled some biscuits in their toy box. Listen to the enthusiastic sniffing! They absolutely loved it ☺️
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In dogs who have suffered cruciate ligament injuries, it’s really important that we pay attention to compensatory patterns.
In the presence of knee pain and restricted range of motion, the hip flexor muscles often become overworked, tense and sore. So massage can be really beneficial in releasing this tension and helping to reduce the associated pain.
Marley has been suffering with some discomfort in this region recently, so today I used a combination of effleurage and compression massage techniques, to help give him some relief, which as you can see, he very much appreciated! 😴
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Owners, if you want to optimise your dog’s rehabilitation, listen up 👉🏻.
Finding a therapist who is qualified, experienced and knowledgeable is just the first step! ☝🏻
Your therapist may be very skilled at what they do, but it’s likely they’ll only see your dog once a week, or even once a month.
A good therapist will offer advice and support to help you manage your dog’s condition between sessions, but it is your responsibility as an owner to take this advice on board, and play a proactive role in your dog’s rehabilitation, to ensure optimal results. Remember, consistency is key! 🔑
Take Vinnie’s story as the perfect example! When I first met Vinnie, he had just been diagnosed with hip dysplasia and was presenting with left hind limb lameness. He had adopted several compensatory postural and movement-related adaptations as a result of his hip and (previous) knee issues, leading to muscular tension in his neck, shoulders and back.
After just 2 weeks of treatment, Vinnie was already showing signs of improved spinal posture and reduced lameness. The key to Vinnie’s success however, was not just massage, but his owner’s willingness to co-operate and implement home, exercise and diet modifications.
Because if this, Vinnie is now off his medication and maintaing great progress 💪🏻. We are now at a stage where treatment frequency has dropped from weekly to monthly!
Well done Vinnie and @nanclebeau! Keep up the good work! 💫
Happy Saturday followers! 🌞
It’s been a very busy week for me! I am SO looking forward to a weekend off 😅.
Since completing my Canine Therapy degree in June 2021, I have spent the last 7 months working on an additional massage qualification, and this week I finally submitted my coursework! 🥳
I couldn’t have done it without the help of my wonderful case study patients! 🐶💕
So to mark the occasion, here is a little snippet of Ela modelling for my final submission. Thank-you Ela for being a little superstar! 💫
(Thank-you @trapeasy_yoga for letting me work with Percy and Marley too 🐾 ☺️)
Wishing my followers and furry friends a very happy and healthy 2022! ✨
I hope you all had a magical Christmas with your families 🎄.
Happy #humpday followers!! ☺️
I’m back with another update. I would like to introduce you all to the very handsome Percy! 😍
Percy is one of my case study patients, who is receiving bi-weekly massage sessions, for wellbeing & relaxation. 🐾
Percy’s owner has worked very hard to support Percy in his development as a young dog, balancing nutrition and exercise to keep him in top-top condition. ⚖️
With the addition of regular massage, we have been able to identify some areas of minor muscle tension, and address them before they start to affect Percy’s posture and movement. 🐾
This just goes to show that massage can offer benefits to all dogs, even those who are clinically fit and healthy! ☝🏻
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Ralph 🐾.
I promised you all some new content, so here it is! With permission from his owner, here’s a little snippet of Ralph enjoying his first ever massage 🥰.
Ralph is a 1-year-old Cocker Spaniel and thankfully a very healthy puppy, who doesn’t need any specific treatment, but his owner has kindly volunteered him as a case study for my portfolio, and we are starting to notice the benefits! 😌
Ralph has A LOT of energy but regular massage is helping to teach him relaxation, a skill that is very important for raising a balanced and happy dog 🙏🏻.
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Thank-you @_leesanders for bringing my business to life!! 🤩
