Ayrshire Canine Clinical Massage

08/12/2024

Another mantrailing day for our team today x First time in the dark for Rufus. PS think I need a new pair of waterproofs 🤣

06/12/2024

The lovely Candy chilling and smiling through her second session today. ❤️

04/12/2024

Little Skye the Cairn Terrier had her 3rd massage last week and she's been enjoying her sessions more and more - falling fast asleep and snoring last week. As a therapy dog who visits schools and supports children with reading and other activities, she deserves to have some therapeutic and enjoyable down time x

03/12/2024

I had the pleasure today of working with a breed I've never massaged before. Otso is a very handsome 13 year old Finnish Lapphund. Otso has had an illustrious showing career winning best of breed at Crufts in 2019 and being the only Finnish Lapphund to win pastoral group at a CC show in the UK. He's showing early signs of stiffness now and his mum wanted to see if massage would help to relieve this. He was such a good boy for his first session. Thanks to his mum for sending me a photo of him in his showing days but I think you'll agree he's still very super handsome even if my photography skills are not so hot xx

03/12/2024

If anyone can donate a few tins or some £s, I'll be helping Maggie's Muddy Mutts to deliver the donations and Xmas cheer on 21st December. You can drop off to me or I can collect locally. Thank you folks xx

We are still collecting food to give to some of our most vulnerable families this year. Through our therapy dogs we work with families who just need a little support. This can range from needing a hand due to poverty or starting again after DV. Help us make a difference.

30/11/2024

You might spot me briefly in last year's video but we will be helping again this year (and I might even elf it up!). If anyone would like to donate food staples, toys, books, or sweets they are welcome to drop off to me or I can collect locally.

30/11/2024

Just to say after Rufus ' appeal the other week - he does actually have toys xx

29/11/2024

Just a boy and his otter (and hugging my foot!). I know I have been totally accepted by Brodie now that he brings me a present when I come to see him. I know I'm repeating myself, but this handsome boy was so wary the first two times I saw him but now he just chills and loves his massage sessions and doesn't even need his humans to stay with him x

29/11/2024

Candy the lovely Belgian Malinois came for her first massage session with me yesterday. Candy is 5 and has had some ongoing forelimb lameness with some mild arthritis in her elbow. As an energetic breed, Candy's mum wants to make sure she is as fit and comfortable as she can be to keep doing the activities she loves for as long as possible. I love this attitude xx Next time I will try and get a photo of Candy's gorgeous face

29/11/2024

Just in case of interest to anyone?

I've got a new website on the way and won't be taking the shop with me, so this is the final shout out for our 'closing' deal. Get 50% off all stock (excluding training/workshops), share it with your friends and family who want a bargain, these are cheaper than prices that suppliers buy it in for!
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Thank you :)

27/11/2024

It's hard to believe that this lovely girl - Bramble the Old English Sheepdog - spent a good part of her first massage session with me either sitting at the door or hiding behind the sofa. Here she is on her 3rd session lying down and relaxing. It's amazing how quickly these dogs place trust in us. Have I said before I love my job?? 😆

26/11/2024

I just love this photo of Goose having his regular maintenance massage today. Xx And my leggings match his vet bed 😂

23/11/2024

Well we haven't quite had this much snow this week but it's certainly been a cold one! I'm not going to mention the C word just yet but I do still have a few appointments left through December if anyone needs their dog booked in before it all happens 😂🎅 Just drop me a message x

22/11/2024

The lovely Rocket had a maintenance massage yesterday. Maintenance sessions are so important especially for our senior dogs just to keep everything loose and to help with any niggles to prevent further damage or injury. As the weather gets colder it's especially useful for dogs with arthritis as they can often suffer more in cold and damp weather. Watch this space - there might be a cold weather blog incoming!

20/11/2024

The lovely Flash had a maintenance massage session today. He was a good boy as usual. Flash is very good at telling me when I've hit a sore spot and when I need to go a little bit easier - which I love, as communication between client and therapist is so important to our mutual trust and relationship. Thank you Flash xx ❤️

20/11/2024

This is a perfect opportunity to talk about arthritis, learn some simple environmental and lifestyle adaptations, as well as dietary and supplement advice that may help you to manage your dog's condition. Message Catherine Petcayr By T & G Hutchison Pet Supplies to book your space.

Joint conditions and associated pain are the number one reason for vet visits in the UK and one of the fastest growing areas where owners spend money on treatment.

On Saturday 30th November, Cat Johnstone CMG of Ayrshire Canine Clinical Massage and myself, Catherine Hutchison BCCS Dip Hlth Nut are offering a joint presentation on prevention and care around this subject.

11am - Cat will discuss safe exercise and movement, the importance of rest and what we can do to support our older / affected dogs to stay active.

11.45am - I will talk about real food additions to the diet to reduce inflammation and have a look at over the counter supplements, their ingredients and how they work together.

We will break around 12.30pm for refreshments and a question and answer session.

Your investment in your pet’s future health will be £15, payable on booking and we will only be taking ten delegates.

Please call on 01292 281005 or message the page to secure your place.

19/11/2024

I met the lovely Cooper yesterday for his first canine massage session. Cooper is a 9 year old cavachon who has previously had cruciate ligament damage. More recently he has been aggressively chewing at his paws, so after ruling out dietary issues, his mum and dad got in touch with me to see if there could be a pain issue contributing to this new behaviour. Cooper did really well and we did find a few wee niggles going on although not specifically related to his paws. He had to go to bed for a snooze after x Myofascial pain and trigger points in the muscles can refer pain to different and seemingly unrelated parts of the body. As a Canine Massage Guild therapist I am trained in direct and indirect myofascial release to help ease these areas of restriction which are causing discomfort and pain. If you think your dog may benefit from Clinical canine massage therapy please get in touch for an initial chat.
You can read more about how this therapy helps dogs and the results of the Clinical trials that back this up on the Guild website www.k9massage-guild.co.uk

17/11/2024

I had another busy Saturday yesterday. First of all I had a second session with this handsome big fella. Tiny the Newfoundland has dysplasia in both hips bless him so we are trying to help his sore joints and areas of overcompensation through massage therapy. His big brother Butch is a 15 year old Labrador who suffers with arthritis in multiple joints. Butch had a mini massage session too until Tiny got jealous and literally swiped him out of the way! Next time Butch will have first turn! Then last night I attended the Maggie's Muddy Mutts awards night. It was a great night supporting Maggie's therapy dog work and Christmas fundraiser to help local underprivileged families. I will be doing the Santa run with them again in December x Glad to have a day off today 🤣