19/08/2024
😱 We need eyes in the back of our heads!
Our dogs will eat anything!!
Thankyou for sharing these photos of the incredible work you do to keep our dogs healthy and happy.
🙏♥️
"Helping dogs live their best lives"
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😱 We need eyes in the back of our heads!
Our dogs will eat anything!!
Thankyou for sharing these photos of the incredible work you do to keep our dogs healthy and happy.
🙏♥️
So excited to be working with Photizo at this incredible event again this year, offering free muscular healths checks for your gorgeous doggies and providing lots of tips and recommendations to enhance, manage and support your best friends
health and wellbeing.
I look forward to seeing you there
🐾🥰
The owner has been found 😀 thank you all so much for sharing 🙌🏼
‼️FOUND‼️
This gorgeous black Labrador has been found this evening, near Baron’s Cross, Leominster 📍
Unfortunately the microchip isn’t registered 😞
Please share, and get in contact if you know who they belong to 🐕🦺
When vet nurse and co-founder of Awesome Paws Agility, Trish Helme, noticed worrying changes in her five year old Working Cocker Epic, she immediately booked an appointment with canine massage therapist Sarah Darling for an initial assessment. She wondered if the process known as Photobiomodulation could help Epic get back to the active sporting life she loved. Sarah Darling of K9 Gait Massage explains what happened next...
Read our latest article: Red Light Therapy and Dog Agility: An Epic Case Study, written by Sarah Darling of K9 Gait Therapies
Click the link to read on...
https://www.danetrehealthproducts.com/latest-news/epics-story
The month of May is dedicated to spreading awareness about canine arthritis.
It’s not always easy to see when our dog maybe in discomfort.
And it isn’t always an identifiable limp to bring our attention to an area or areas of soreness.
So taking a close look at subtle changes could give you an opportunity to highlight an adaptive movement, or discomfort and seek the support your dog needs to help get their tail wagging again.
🤔 Did you guess which leg it was?
Toby has osteoarthritis in his right hock!
He is over extending his right hind to reduce the amount of time his foot is on the ground.
🧐 Did you notice the changes in his movement?
Due to his long term lameness, Toby developed a vast array of compensatory tensions and restrictions through his neck, shoulders, back and limbs that were exacerbating his condition.
Im happy to say, that following targeted soft tissue therapies, exercise and lifestyle management, Toby was wagging his tail again and moving much more freely.
If you've noticed any changes in your pup's movement or you just want to ensure they're in tip-top shape, don't hesitate to reach out. I'll conduct a thorough muscular health check and gait analysis to assess their stride, posture, and overall movement mechanics.
With years of experience and a passion for helping our four-legged friends feel their best, you can trust that your pup will be in good hands. Let's work together to keep your dog happy, healthy, and moving with ease.
🐾♥️
🔴 URGENT 🔴
Is anyone missing a collie?
Found last night near the Callow in Hereford.
No microchip.
‘I’M EPILEPTIC’ on tag so needs to be back home!
This dog is very stressed and frantic and we have no idea if he has been medicated and if so what it is and when he received the last dose.
Proof of ownership will be required.
If you have any information please contact us on 07751549770.
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What an amazing afternoon at the Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue
with Tulip and Marigold.
They are an absolute joy and hopefully they will find their forever home soon 🙏🐾♥️
URGENT - ALABAMA ROT❗️| A suspected case of Alabama Rot has been reported in our neck of the woods, in the south of the county near Ross-on-Wye.
🔹Please SHARE to make people aware!
Alabama Rot is a disease that damages blood vessels in the skin and kidney and can be fatal.
If you walk your dog in muddy, wooded areas of the county please look out for:
*Lesions or ulcers on the skin. These could appear as a patch of red skin, or as an open ulcer or sore most commonly found on a dog’s paws or lower legs, but they can also be found on a dog’s face, mouth or tongue, or on their lower body
*Signs of kidney failure include loss of appetite, tiredness and vomiting.
If your dog is unwell or exhibiting the above symptoms please contact your vet as soon as possible as early treatment can save an otherwise fit and healthy animal.
A post shared by Raw Dogg said:
“Warning Please Read! Alabama Rot. 🚨
“We have been aware of issues of this nature from other customers but please read this from one of our regulars.
“Just to let people know that my dog has been ill with suspected Alabama Rot. The reason I say suspected is because you cannot be 100% sure unless the kidneys are biopsied post mortem.
“Luckily my boy pulled through - one of only 10% that do!
“We always walk in the Lea Bailey Enclosure. Please make sure you wash your dogs off after having been walked.”
⚠️NEW YEAR NEW PAGE!!
Hello everyone! Happy New Year! 🎉
To new clients, Welcome! To existing clients, welcome back and thank you for your continued support!
I have set up a new page for Equilibrium Osteopathy, as my old page got hacked last year.
I will be using this page to share useful information and tips for my patients and horses, share most up-to-date research papers and keep you all informed on my international calendar of teaching and clinics.
So, make sure you LIKE and FOLLOW the page, and if you can, SHARE with your friends.
I look forward to seeing you all, and keep helping you and your four legged friends through 2024 🥰🐴
Elfie
Chihuahua
Approximately 10 months
Teen tiny little Elfie was never claimed after being found as a stray in Herefordshire, sadly he had no microchip or collar with an identity tag so couldn’t be reunited with a genuine owner.
Elfie has had a thorough health check at the vets, he has started his vaccinations and had his very important microchip, he was super brave and was very well behaved too!
Elfie is a lovely little boy, incredibly friendly with people but can get over-excitable around other dogs, he likes them a little too much!
A home with another dog is a possibility but they would need be very friendly and tolerant of Elfies advances. Elfie hasn’t yet been assessed around cats.
Any children must be 8 years +, he wouldn’t enjoy being carried around by very small people, he can also jump and scratch, as most puppies do!
If you have a good sense of humour and would like to find out more about this little pocket rocket please give us a call directly on 01568 760033 💙
What a stunning boy.
Looking for a forever home 🐾♥️🐾♥️🙏
UPDATE 08/12/23
We have received an incredible amount of enquiries for lovely Mikey. We stopped taking enquiries a couple of days ago as we have so many wonderful home offers. We will be back in touch with all who had already enquired asap. 💙
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Hey everyone, my name is Mikey and I’m a very handsome 11 year old yellow lab, although you would never believe my age as I certainly do not behave like it.
My lovely foster family describe me as ‘an absolute gent of a lab & I’m literally the sweetest boy you could ever meet.’
I love my walks and really enjoy exploring the fields & the woods but I also love cuddling up with my people at home.
I am clean in the house and do not mind being left on my own to cuddle up and wait for you to return home to me.
I love all dogs and people, I just love to be loved.
I have only had one home before coming into rescue so I am very used to being a cherished pet,also have an adorable way of walking around with a toy in my mouth to show anyone who wants to see it.
My foster home just adore me and say I could live with a kind dog or without as I really wouldn’t mind either. They say I am a gem, I’m not sure what that means but they all look pretty pleased with me.
All my love,
Mikey x
If you have a Mikey shaped hole in your family and would like to express your interest in him, please give us a call directly on 01568 760033.
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We have been notified that a poisonous plant is being used as decoration in a pot plant that can be purchased in garden centres and possibly florists.
The pot plant is Livistona rotundifolia (footstool palm; also known as Saribus rotundifolius) and pots of these plants are decorated with three fibrous balls. The balls are the skeletonised fruit of Cerbera odollam (su***de tree, pong-pong). Within each fruit is a kernel that is extremely toxic; a single kernel can be fatal if eaten and poses a risk to both pets and people. The toxic compounds in Cerbera odollam are cardiac glycosides, which are also found in foxglove, oleander, lily of the valley and other plants.
If you have these fibrous fruits in your pot plant, remove them and dispose of them safely. It you are worried your pet may have eaten the plant material contact Animal PoisonLine (01202 509 000)or your vet immediately.
This boy has a very special heart. He melted mine the day I met him.
He is gentle, sweet and loves cuddles. Anyone that feels they can offer him a place in their life and heart would feel truly blessed 🐾♥️🐾♥️
I can’t put into words how thrilled and proud I am to have been awarded best business in the category for Canine Massage Therapy in the 2023 Pet Directory Awards 🙏🤩🐕
Thankyou so much for voting for me and your continued support 🙌
A huge congratulations to all the amazing businesses and category winners 👏
Every day I get to work with gorgeous dogs, helping them live their best lives, and inspired by their wonderful parents.
An experience that continues to change and shape my life ♥️🐾
As a category winner, I have received a place for a chance to win overall Best Pet Business 2023 🏆
If you would like the opportunity to vote for me then please click on the link below
Thankyou again. ♥️
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https://form.jotform.com/officecompletepetcare/bestpetbusiness2023
📚 🐕 I can’t tell you how excited I am for this incredible 2 day event all about Fascia 🙏
I work with over 100 dogs a month, with a large majority experiencing either restrictive movement, pain and / or discomfort in their body through fascia dysfunction.
These issues can not only effect how they feel physically, but also how they feel, think and function mentally.
These can develop through past and present issues, such as injury, surgery, trauma, stress, anxiety, neurological and orthopaedic conditions such as osteoarthritis, dysplasia’s and day to day exercise and lifestyle routines.
When I think I know a lot BAM! More information is revealed that just makes my brain explode!
Honestly, it can literally bring me to tears witnessing the results following skilfully working with a dogs soft tissue structures.
After nearly 30 yrs experience rehabilitating soft tissue issues, 6 of which being solely for our doggies, every day I still continue to learn something new.
Thankyou Onlinepethealth for providing this incredible learning platform and helping animal professionals continue to provide the best care for our furry family members.
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As we start to consider the fascia, we naturally view this tissue as the ‘glue’ that holds the body together or the physical substance connecting and creating structure in the body.
But the more we study and understand the fascia, the more it challenges our preconceptions. Fascia is not simply an inert structure connecting the muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones of the body – it plays a role in pain perception and creation.
‘When you deal with the fascia, you are doing business with the branch offices of the brain.’ (Andrew Taylor Still, the father of osteopathy).
Fascia has six to ten times the number of nerve endings or innervation than muscle tissue. It is our largest sensory and feedback organ involved in proprioception and nociception.
But it is certainly not simple – different kinds of fascia are innervated differently, depending on their density, structure and function.
Some nerve endings that have been identified in the fascia are:
Ruffinian bodies in the aponeurosis
Pacinian bodies, in the visceral fascia, especially
Golgi tendon organs in tendons and ligaments
Interstitial nerves (nociceptors)
Free nerve endings (nociceptors)
C-fibres (nociceptors)
The large number of pain receptors available in the fascia may have a role to play in developing chronic pain syndromes. Painful conditions may also be localized in many cases to the fascia rather than to the muscle tissues, as has been previously assumed.
Fascial pain
Pain in the fascial network is generally considered to have a delayed onset, to be spread over a large area, and to include more than one body segment. It may also occur in a different area or body segment to the original or primary injury.
Over time, fascial pain will spread locally and to more distant body areas within the same fascial chain.
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Bedding required.
Due to the increased amount of dogs we currently have coming and going we find ourselves in urgent need of more bedding.
If anyone has;
Blankets,
Sheets,
Duvets covers,
Towels
that they no longer need then we would be so grateful for them.
Please note- we are unable to accept duvets or pillows.
Please give us a call on 01568 760033 or message us if you’re able to help and we can provide more information about drop off/possible collection.
Thank you in advance.
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An incredible day full of furry family fun 🐾♥️
Golden valley Dog training clubs annual members fun dog day was a huge success today 🥳
This years charity event was in aid of SANDS, the still-birth & neonatal death charity ♥️
From best rescue, puppy, veteran, waggiest tail, to obstacle courses and fun agility, it was full of doggy fun all round 🤩
Not forgetting the tasty bbq 😋
Thankyou to Deb, Sue, Jan and the wonderful Ruth Punshion of little barn hydrotherapy “who was judging the event”, who ensured I was fed and watered, as I didn’t take a breath for 5 hours 🤪.
Thankyou to all the amazing doggy parents who brought their dogs to see me 🐾🙏
I couldn’t wish for a better day than having my hands on the most gorgeous pooches ♥️
Thankyou again for inviting me to provide muscular health checks, well-being tips at you event🙏
Understanding our dogs body a little more and what we can do to help improve, maintain or enhance their musculoskeletal and mental health, empowers us to help our dogs live their best lives ♥️
Working with dogs truly makes me feel so incredibly blessed everyday
🙏🧡
Music: Walk
Musician:
What a fab day with the wonderful Ruth & Liv on the photizouk stand at the amazing Edition dog live event yesterday. We were completely rushed off our feet from start to finish! 🤪
A whole day talking to wonderful doggie parents about the benefits of Photizo, providing free muscular health checks & giving lots wellbeing tips to help our dogs live their best lives ♥️🐾
Every dog I saw completely melted my heart 😍
I was hoping to visit all the stands and watch the shows, but I was seriously on the floor most of the day!!! 😱 not that I minded at all! 🐾❤️
I got to catch up with the wonderful Anna Webb who seriously lights up a room with her incredible energy and charisma 🤩Anna brought her adorable Mr Binks to see me. Such a cutie pie.
It was great seeing the wonderful Joe Knutkins Dog training for Essex & Suffolk who did an incredible display, and I finally got to spend time with the fabulous Dr Ally Grant from Dynamic dogs.
How lovely to see some of last years visitors again, who brought their doggies back for another check-up 😍
Roll on next year! 🤩
Thankyou to the wonderful Edition dog team for organising such an incredible event again this year. I felt so proud to be a part of it again♥️
Have a great week everyone 🐾🥰x
So many dogs, so little time!
What a fabulous day Ludlow Rotary Dog Day at Stokesy court last weekend. What an incredible event! ⭐️ 🐾
There weren’t enough hours in the day! So many doggies!
I was on my knees for nearly 6 hrs!!
I know it was a week ago! 🤦🏻♀️. Where does the time go 😱
Honestly, I’m out helping our gorgeous fur babies from 8.30am till 8pm most days, it’s like I blink and it’s Sunday again!
I just love going to shows
I get to meet so many gorgeous doggies and their Pawrents.
Most of my day was spent providing muscular health checks, talking about Canine Arthritis Management and educating on lifestyle recommendations to benefit long term muscle, joint and mental health for our dogs.
So many muscular checks highlighted areas of discomfort, totally hidden and unknown to their parents.
With our dogs having four legs, they are so good at shifting their weight to offload!
This is why it’s so good to have then checked over occasionally to help identify potential issues and to help maintain good muscle and joint health 👌
Common repetitive stresses such as slipping on laminate or tiled floors and lots of ball chucking were mentioned, which may have played heavily in to contributing factors 🧐
Having an I’ll fitting harness or ones that restrict range of movement can also impact on our dogs wellbeing, so wonderful having the amazing Leominster Pet Centre there, as I was able to navigate some doggies to them for a perfect fit harness 🙏
It was Just an incredible day. There is just something so amazing being surrounded by fur and four legs 🐾♥️🐾♥️
Thankyou to all the wonderful parents that brought their wonderful dogs to see me 🐾♥️
Music: Walk In The Park
Musician: music by audionautix.com
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
So excited to be a part of this fabulous event 🐾😍
I’ll be offering free muscular health checks for your precious pooches, and providing lots of tips for the long term musculoskeletal and mental health of our gorgeous furry family.
Be sure to pop and say hi, I’d love to see you 😃🐾♥️
The Paws for Thought Display Team and Bliss Gate Dog Obedience Team are back again to wow us along with Rick from All Positive Dog Services giving us training tips and the thrills of Little Nippers Lurcher and Terrier Racing
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Tuesday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
Wednesday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
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Friday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
Sunday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
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The month of May is dedicated to spreading awareness about canine arthritis. It’s not always easy to see when our dog maybe in discomfort. And it isn’t always an identifiable limp to bring our attention to an area or areas of soreness. So taking a close look at subtle changes could give you an opportunity to highlight an adaptive movement, or discomfort and seek the support your dog needs to help get their tail wagging again. 🤔 Did you guess which leg it was? Toby has osteoarthritis in his right hock! He is over extending his right hind to reduce the amount of time his foot is on the ground. 🧐 Did you notice the changes in his movement? Due to his long term lameness, Toby developed a vast array of compensatory tensions and restrictions through his neck, shoulders, back and limbs that were exacerbating his condition. Im happy to say, that following targeted soft tissue therapies, exercise and lifestyle management, Toby was wagging his tail again and moving much more freely. If you've noticed any changes in your pup's movement or you just want to ensure they're in tip-top shape, don't hesitate to reach out. I'll conduct a thorough muscular health check and gait analysis to assess their stride, posture, and overall movement mechanics. With years of experience and a passion for helping our four-legged friends feel their best, you can trust that your pup will be in good hands. Let's work together to keep your dog happy, healthy, and moving with ease. 🐾♥️ #caninearthritis #caninehealth #Yourdogmoreyears #animalhealth #pethealth #caninemassage #dogmassage #labrador #silentpain #vetrehabbers #rehabilitation #animaltherapy #dogreels #herefordshire #hereforddogs #leintwardine #doglovers #shropshiredogs #hereforsmallbusiness #animalcare
I can’t put into words how thrilled and proud I am to have been awarded best business in the category for Canine Massage Therapy in the 2023 Pet Directory Awards 🙏🤩🐕 Thankyou so much for voting for me and your continued support 🙌 A huge congratulations to all the amazing businesses and category winners 👏 Every day I get to work with gorgeous dogs, helping them live their best lives, and inspired by their wonderful parents. An experience that continues to change and shape my life ♥️🐾 As a category winner, I have received a place for a chance to win overall Best Pet Business 2023 🏆 If you would like the opportunity to vote for me then please click on the link below Thankyou again. ♥️ 🐕🐾🤗x https://form.jotform.com/officecompletepetcare/bestpetbusiness2023
An incredible day full of furry family fun 🐾♥️ Golden valley Dog training clubs annual members fun dog day was a huge success today 🥳 This years charity event was in aid of SANDS, the still-birth & neonatal death charity ♥️ From best rescue, puppy, veteran, waggiest tail, to obstacle courses and fun agility, it was full of doggy fun all round 🤩 Not forgetting the tasty bbq 😋 Thankyou to Deb, Sue, Jan and the wonderful Ruth Punshion of little barn hydrotherapy “who was judging the event”, who ensured I was fed and watered, as I didn’t take a breath for 5 hours 🤪. Thankyou to all the amazing doggy parents who brought their dogs to see me 🐾🙏 I couldn’t wish for a better day than having my hands on the most gorgeous pooches ♥️ Thankyou again for inviting me to provide muscular health checks, well-being tips at you event🙏 Understanding our dogs body a little more and what we can do to help improve, maintain or enhance their musculoskeletal and mental health, empowers us to help our dogs live their best lives ♥️ Working with dogs truly makes me feel so incredibly blessed everyday 🙏🧡 #caninemassagetherapy #cocker #goldenretrievers #pethealth #agilitydogs #fundogs #happydogs #greyhoundrescue #rescuedog #fundogday #hereford #hereforddogs #herefordsmallbusiness #doghealth Music: Walk Musician: @iksonmusic
What a fab day with the wonderful Ruth & Liv on the photizouk stand at the amazing Edition dog live event yesterday. We were completely rushed off our feet from start to finish! 🤪 A whole day talking to wonderful doggie parents about the benefits of Photizo, providing free muscular health checks & giving lots wellbeing tips to help our dogs live their best lives ♥️🐾 Every dog I saw completely melted my heart 😍 I was hoping to visit all the stands and watch the shows, but I was seriously on the floor most of the day!!! 😱 not that I minded at all! 🐾❤️ I got to catch up with the wonderful Anna Webb who seriously lights up a room with her incredible energy and charisma 🤩Anna brought her adorable Mr Binks to see me. Such a cutie pie. It was great seeing the wonderful Joe Knutkins Dog training for Essex & Suffolk who did an incredible display, and I finally got to spend time with the fabulous Dr Ally Grant from Dynamic dogs. How lovely to see some of last years visitors again, who brought their doggies back for another check-up 😍 Roll on next year! 🤩 Thankyou to the wonderful Edition dog team for organising such an incredible event again this year. I felt so proud to be a part of it again♥️ Have a great week everyone 🐾🥰x #editiondoglive #animaltherapy #caninemassage #pethealth #photizouk #healthcheck #cutedogs #dogshow #event #dogreels #happydogs #smallbreeds #largebreeds #oldenglishsheepdog #goldenretrievers #spaniel #husky #terriers
So many dogs, so little time! What a fabulous day Ludlow Rotary Dog Day at Stokesy court last weekend. What an incredible event! ⭐️ 🐾 There weren’t enough hours in the day! So many doggies! I was on my knees for nearly 6 hrs!! I know it was a week ago! 🤦🏻♀️. Where does the time go 😱 Honestly, I’m out helping our gorgeous fur babies from 8.30am till 8pm most days, it’s like I blink and it’s Sunday again! I just love going to shows I get to meet so many gorgeous doggies and their Pawrents. Most of my day was spent providing muscular health checks, talking about Canine Arthritis Management and educating on lifestyle recommendations to benefit long term muscle, joint and mental health for our dogs. So many muscular checks highlighted areas of discomfort, totally hidden and unknown to their parents. With our dogs having four legs, they are so good at shifting their weight to offload! This is why it’s so good to have then checked over occasionally to help identify potential issues and to help maintain good muscle and joint health 👌 Common repetitive stresses such as slipping on laminate or tiled floors and lots of ball chucking were mentioned, which may have played heavily in to contributing factors 🧐 Having an I’ll fitting harness or ones that restrict range of movement can also impact on our dogs wellbeing, so wonderful having the amazing Leominster Pet Centre there, as I was able to navigate some doggies to them for a perfect fit harness 🙏 It was Just an incredible day. There is just something so amazing being surrounded by fur and four legs 🐾♥️🐾♥️ Thankyou to all the wonderful parents that brought their wonderful dogs to see me 🐾♥️ #caninemassagetherapy #yourdogmoreyears #dogshow #rescuedog #dogoftheday #herefordshire #cutedogs #happydogs #terriers #labrador #husky #ludlow #Leominster #pethealthtips #dogsofinstagram #dogs #caninearthritis #caninerehabilitation Music: Walk In The Par
Kinnersley Dog Show Wow! What a stunning venue to have this wonderful dog show at Kinnersley Castle. It is truly a little peace of paradise in the Herefordshire countryside ♥️ Although busy, It truly felt like one big family gathering, with a true community spirit 🥰 I met some of the most amazing pooch parents whose doggies just melted my heart♥️ There was no way I could have judged all the competitions, as they were all winners 🏆 Lots of muscular health checks, gait analysis and lifestyle recommendations were given, not forgetting oooodles of cuddles 🤗 I met the wonderful Holistic vet Iris Edge A P Vet, who was there and judging with the lovely Holistic groomer Cecilia Lindsey at Densome dog grooming🐾 I also got to meet the lovely vet nurse ‘Abbey’ from Arrowfield vets 🐾😊 It was so lovely meeting wonderful Annabelle and Marilyn 🥰 who helped bring this event together and run so smoothly. Having the opportunity to spend time with wonderful people and gorgeous dogs continually enriches my life, my world, my passion 🐾♥️ #caninemassagetherapy #yourdogmoreyears #dogshow #rescuedog #dachshundsofig #dogoftheday #herefordshire #cutedogs #happydogs#terriers #labrador #husky #jackrussell #dogs #caninearthritis Music: Walk In The Park Musician: music by audionautix.com License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
What lies beneath! What an amazing weekend teaching beginners Canine massage workshops for the fabulous Jo Nutkins at Dog Training for Essex & Suffolk To understand the true benefits of massage for our dogs, we took a close look at ‘what lies beneath’ our dogs skin and how influencing the soft tissue structures through massage can have a profound effect on their muscular, mental health and overall wellbeing. 🧐It became quite an eye opener when I introduced a different touch technique to help highlight possible areas of tension and/or discomfort! I want to thank all the incredible doggie mums for participating in the workshop. It was such a please meeting you all and your absolutely gorgeous furry family members. Finally getting to meet Jo in the flesh after being digital friends for so long was amazing. Needles to say we didn’t stop talking for many hours and formed an even deeper friendship ♥️ I will be providing these four hour workshops in Herefordshire & Shropshire from early autumn. If you are interested in attending and would like to be added to my list, then please get in touch. Have a great week everyone. 🐾❤️ Music: Glitter Blast Musician: Kevin MacLeod Site: https://filmmusic.io/song/4707-glitter-blast License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license #caninemasssagetherapy #dogmassage #yourdogmoreyears #dogmom #doglife #helpingdogsthrive #tuition #caninemassageworkshop #nerverstoplearning #caninearthritismanagement #beyourdogschampion #doggielove #dogsofinsta #seniordog #mobilityissues #instadog #doghealth #herefordshire #wigmore #leintwardine #herefordsmallbusiness #pethealth #caninerehab #collie #labrador #terrier #agility
❤️Covered in mud and dog hair, best time ever! Check out some of the gorgeous pooches I saw! 🐾 I’m not sure I stood up for 3 days! With over 100 muscular health checks and the joy of exploring so many dogs bodies, from pups to golden oldie. I met so many amazing doggy parents wanting to learn more about their dogs body and how they can further provide for their long term well-being🐾🥰 I feel there was going to be a massive surge on car ramps and none slip mats after my weekend of conversations😃 Thankyou again @leominsterpetcentre for the loan of your harnesses, allowing me to demonstrate the profound effect a correctly designed and fitted harness can have on our dog’s muscular health🙏❤️ Their knowledge & personal service is exceptional! If you are looking for advice, then I highly recommend you pop along to see them with your pooch 🥰 Ps I’ll return it soon promise! 😬 How amazing it was to have the incredible @belmontvetshereford there 🙏 giving pet parents so much help and advice. I must say they were better at guessing my name the paw quiz than I was at guessing their name the dog 🤦🏻♀️🤣 Thankyou Dee & Max @queenswoodcountrypark for organising this wonderful event helping dogs and our beautiful environment 🧡 A big Thankyou to everyone who came to see me 🐾🥰 xx @canine_arthritis #caninemassagetherapy #yourdogmoreyears #caninerehabtherapy #doghealth #leominster #hereforddogs #hereforddogwalking #herefordsmallbusiness #dogmumsofinstagram #husky #terriers #boxerdog #seniordogsofig #rescuedog #smallbreeddogs #largebreeddogs #pomeranian #gsdlovers #goldenretrievers Music: Balloon Musician: @iksonmusic
The power of light Every client I work with has experienced and witnessed some of the most profound effects when utilising Photizo into their dogs treatments, management and recovery. Meet Hugo, Ruben & rescue greyhound Jax, who’s journeys can’t help but tug on your heart strings ❤️ Three different cases with individual needs, but all have so much in common! 🔴 Pain 🔴 Inflammation 🔴 Reduced mobility 🔴 Chronic restrictions 🔴 Muscle wastage 🔴 weakness/fatigue All of which effected not just how they felt and functioned physically, but also how they felt and functioned mentally! 🎦 Watch these incredible boys journey go from tender & frail, to a wet nose and wagging tail 🐾😍 Thankyou to the amazing parents allowing me to share these videos and being a part of your furry family multimodal management. 😍 I’m forever blessed having the opportunity in helping dogs live their best lives 🙏 Love & hugs Sarah x 🐾❤️ #Yourdogmoreyears #caninemassage #animaltherapy #animaltherapist #photizouk #photizo #photobiomodulation #doglovers #instadog #gsdworld #ilovemygsd #oldenglishsheepdog #sheepie #grehoundlove #greyhoundrescue #dogrehabilitation #petrehabilitation #animalsarefamily #dogmomlove #herefordshiredoglovers #gsd #dogreels #germanshepherd #lighttherapy #pethealth #herefordsmallbusiness #leominster #k9gaitmassagetherapy Music: Rain Musician: @iksonmusic
Merry Christmas everyone 🎄🐾❤️ Where has this year gone! 😱 I just wanted to say a huge THANKYOU to all you incredible doggy parents for entrusting me with your precious fur babies. I continue to feel blessed and privileged to be a part of their management and recovery and also the tender times where we’ve said goodbye 🌈. I truly hold each and everyone of them very close to my heart ❤️ It’s been an incredible year working with along side amazing fellow animal professionals at shows, interviews and magazine articles, making many firm friendships along the way. Also an emotional year, of course saying goodbye to my beautiful mum took my breath away. As well as the love and support of my family and friends, it was working and being around your precious dogs that helped me through my sadness. We know we enrich the lives of our dogs, but our beautiful furry family manage to change and shape our lives and make a profound difference to the quality of our lives 🙏 Huge Thankyou for all my gifts, I have been truly spoiled 🙌🐾❤️🐾❤️ Wishing all the amazing fellow therapists who help our gorgeous pets live their best lives. 🤗 Have a wonderful Christmas and may it be filled with lots of fun. Laughter, love and happiness and precious memories to hold in your hearts ❤️ Sending huge hugs and love Sarah 🐾🎄 #christmas2022 #dogstagram #caninemassagetherapy #caninerehabtherapy #dogparents #rescuedog #canineenrichment enrichment #photizo #herefordsmallbusiness #dogsarefamily #cutedogsofig #happydoggo #pawsome
It’s the simple things we do…. 🧡Meet gorgeous Milly 10 yrs and has chronic hip arthritis and cruciate disease. Milly’s a few kilo’s overweight which is adding further stresses on her vulnerable soft tissues & joints. Alongside her massage treatments I wanted to provide enrichment that incorporated movement that would aid in restoring, supporting & maintaining her muscular health. 😃Also where we could incorporate part of her daily food allowance as part of her weight management plan. A small portion of her food were strategically placed in various locations to encourage strength, balance, range of movement, flexibility, proprioception, fun and enrichment. 👃 Her nose did all the work!! Enrichment activities can also help reduce anxiety & stresses, allowing them just to ‘Be’ with no instruction, they can take time to explore and decompress 🧘♀️ 🙏Most importantly, Milly is using her whole body while reducing concussional forces through her already vulnerable muscles and joints helping ease pain and discomfort. A great exercise session without any ball chucking, jumping & leaping! 😉 😃Dogs don’t have to be coping with any issues to benefit from enrichment! Ideal also for rainy cold indoor days, certainly helping to alleviate boredom. Dogs can have lots of fun searching for treats or difference scents that are hidden around the home, that’s what their noses are designed for 😉 For a dog coping with pain and discomfort, this can make the world of difference to their physical & mental well-being. 👌It took 25 mins for her to eat a 1/3 of her daily allowance! This would have normal been eaten in seconds! Win win! 🥰Milly has already started loosing weight and has much improved mobility. Alongside her veterinary care and with her regular massage treatments and hydrotherapy, Milly’s parents have a wonderful home management plan in place for the well-being of their precious girl 🧡 As you can see, she
What a difference a bed makes! 😍 Molly’s smile says it all ❤️ A dog's bed is their haven, their safety place, their rest & recovery place & of course we want to make sure they have the best. Having the right size & support can make so much difference to their well-being. Just think about why we consider the right mattress for us! Many look cosy, but are they supporting our dogs muscles and joints? In the past I’ve spent a fortune on replacing beds. They may have been cheaper to buy as commonly filled with loose fill foam shreds and other substances. But over time the filling shifts, flattens and becomes uncomfortable to lie on, with as much support as if lying on a sheet on the floor! 🤷♀️So, how would I check if a mattress is supportive? 🔸I lie on the floor and rest my elbow on the bed! ‘I’ve had many funny looks in pet shops doing this!’😳🤣 If you can feel the hard floor under your elbow in upto 1 minute , then your dog will feel this too!! 🔸Place the mattress between your thumb and first finger and squeeze together, if your fingers meet easily, then there is not going to be adequate support for your dogs body! If your dog is coping with muscle weakness, such as a senior dog, or an orthopaedic condition such as arthritis, dysplasia's, or on crate rest after surgery, then ensuring they have good support and room to stretch out would help prevent tight sore muscles developing, which may cause further discomforts. Our dogs love curling up in a cosy ball, as I often do! when sleeping, our bodies alter positions during the night, so it’s important there’s room to change position, helping prevent sore stiff muscles & joints. 😴 A bed that’s too small and unsupportive can also disrupt their sleep, which is so important for our dogs physical & mental health. If your dog's muscles are fatigued after exercise they can still be shortened. Sleeping in a cramped space can continue the contraction, which can lead
Hot! Hot! Hot! 🥵 We all know! It’s common sense! We get it! Fresh water, cool mats, shady areas, don’t walk out dogs during hot temperatures! Just a reminder of the crazy temperature the ground gets and how it can burn our dogs paws ouch!! During our hot days, our paths and roads get soooooo much hotter!! 😳😱😱! Around 30 degrees more! Have you tried placing the back of your hand on the ground? The general tool is, If it’s too hot for your hand after about 7 seconds, it too hot for your dogs paws! 🐾 Thankfully we have shoes to protect us, but this can burn our dogs pad and cause them pain and stress. What can we do! Obviously, don’t take them out during these hot temperatures. Keep them on grass or dirt as much as possible. Minimise the length of time you’re on this surface. Rather than stand and chat with a friend on a path, concrete or road, with your dog sat or stood beside you, more onto cooler ground. Our dogs have sweat glands in their paws to help keep them cool. If they get too hot, they are not getting the relief! Help keep them cool and comfortable this summer 😊xx #dogs #keepdogscool #dogs #hotdogs #safesun #heatstroke #sunburn #itsadogslife #dogmomlife #smalldogs #seniordogsofinstagram #pethealth #pethealthcare #doghealth #animalhealth #pugsofig #sunshine #safetyfirst #doggo #healthydog #healthydoglife
Ruben gets so excited for his treatments 😱🤣🐾🥰 He seriously does this every time. Just melts my heart ❤️ I’m treating Ruben for chronic elbow OA and lumbosacral disease. As you can see from this video, he is doing incredibly well and absolutely loves his treatments. It took a couple of visits for him to really put his trust in me, but when he felt the benefit of the pains and discomforts I’d eased, he literally couldn’t contain his excitement every visit. I hope this makes you smile as much as it does me 😃 Have a great week everyone 🐾🥰 #k9gaitmassage #gsdlove #gsdlife #caninearthritis #germanshepherd #seniordog #happydoglife #cutedogsofig #caninemassage #dogmassage #dogmomlove #bigdogsofinstagram #hereforddogs #leintwardine #herefordshire #dogs #seniordogsrule #seniordogslife Music: My Summer Love Musician: Belair Site: https://icons8.com/music/
My first visit to Crufts 🐾💗 What a fabulous day I had 😀 I had the absolute pleasure of spending time with Ruth and her amazing colleagues @photizouk I use Photizo vetcare with all my clients, where the results have been quite profound! Helping our beautiful dogs move more freely, improving mobility and overall wellbeing 🤗 In fact, many clients have purchased there own, to help manage their fur babies conditions at home ❤️ I had the opportunity to chat to customers which was an absolute joy. Thankyou Ruth for the opportunity 🙌 I have to admit, I got quite emotional seeing so many doggies there. Being surround by what is my work and passion was a little overwhelming 🥲 I saw breeds I’d never even heard of before 😱 sooooo many! Meeting the gigantic Mastiff’ biggest in the country’ weighing 122kilo, was mind blowing! You can see in the video just how big he was. 🥰Such a gentle giant. I fell in love with so many and had oodles of cuddles. Needles to say, I came away with a few goodies! Too many bargains to be had! I have to admit that I got lost at one point, I literally had to ask a security guard to guide back to where I needed to be 😳🤣 I’ll certainly be there next year, obviously with a map! 😀 Did anyone else visit crufts at the weekend? Have a great week everyone 🥰🐾 #crufts2022 #photizovetcare #dogs #caninemassagetherapy #giantbreedlovers #giantbreed #bestinshow #smalldogsofinstagram #mastiffs #mastiffsofinstagram #goldenretriever #goldenretrieverofinstagram #therapydog #terriorsofinstagram #cutedogsofig #doggroomersofinstagram #oldenglishsheepdogsofinstagram Music: Walk In The Park Musician: music by audionautix.com License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
Living with epilepsy. Having a dog who has epilepsy can be very stressful for a parent and quite frightening at times, leaving a parent feeling quite helpless. Seizures can be infrequent, single, unpredictable, regular, or also occur in clusters, which is what Jack has. Cluster seizures are multiple seizures over a short period of time, with just a partial recovery between each one. During a seizure Jack exhibits stiffening of muscles, jerking, paddling of all four limbs, and can last between 1-2 minutes, leaving him weak, exhausted, effecting him physically & mentally. These can be quite serious, and can be very emotionally stressful for a parent to manage. Following a seizure, residual spasms, tensions & stresses can linger. As well as toxin build up. With Jack also coping with compensatory pains, tensions & restrictions from his arthritis, both conditions may therefore exacerbate each other, effecting his overall wellbeing. 🙏Providing canine massage has proved most beneficial for this gorgeous boy. Although not a cure, it has helped reduce the frequency & severity of his seizures. Regular massage is helping Jack maintain soft tissue flexibility, muscle tone, strength & balance, helping his body move and feel better. Jacks amazing mummy, works tirelessly ensuring his bodily functions are continually monitored, he has all his vital medications and regular meals throughout the day, well as providing daily massages and implementing lifestyle & exercise adaptations to enhance his wellbeing. So inspirational 🐾💕 ❤️I think you will all agree, that Jack is not only gorgeous, but an incredible strong & brave boy. Canine massage can help support many conditions. If you’d like a friendly chat about how your dog may benefit from massage therapy, please get in touch, I am always happy to help 🥰 Sarah 🐾x 📧 [email protected] 📱 07772 337307 #canineepilepsy #colliesofinsta #bordercollies #colliesofinstagram #yourdo
Happy dog, happy life 🧡 Just love this boy 🤗 Sooty adores his treatments. He is so excited, he is at my door before his mummy has even walked up the drive 😍 I see Sooty every 6 weeks or so now for his maintenance treatments to help manage his hip arthritis, which saw him lame and in discomfort. Every visit he chooses a toy to have his treatment with, cutest thing ever 😊 As you can see, he is an adorable happy bouncy bundle of joy, loving & living his life to the fullest. Does your four legged furry family member have a favourite toy? If you have any pics I’d love to see them, or feel free to tag me in your post 🐾😀 Happy Friday everyone and have a great weekend 🥰🐾 #fridayfunday #caninemassagetherapy #happydoglife #caninearthritis #doggo #dogmom #doggo #cockerspaniel #doggielove #dogsarethebest #dogsofinsta #seniordog #spaniel #workingcockerspaniel #cutedogs #funnydogsofinstagram #dogsmakemesmile #doggyfun #instadog #lovedogs #doghealth #hereforddogs #wigmore #leintwardine Music: Funny day Musician: Ilya Truhanov Site: https://icons8.com/music/
I work with many dogs that experience extreme sensitivity, whether due to pain, trauma, nervousness, anxiety. Building trust can take time to enable me to ease their stresses. The slightest touch or even sound can cause stress and anxiety. I utilise many modalities during my treatments appropriate for the individual needs of my dogs. Photizo vetcare has proven to be extremely beneficial, showing remarkable results easing pain, sensitivity, tensions, inflammation, and bringing about a feeling of deep calm & relaxation. However, even with the gentlest beep of the machine, was proving too much stress for my noise sensitive dogs. This is where the amazing Photizo UK - LED Light Therapy Devices came to the rescue, and provided me with a silent machine 🙌. This has allowed me to help so many more gorgeous dogs that needed a little more TLC 💗 I’m forever humbled on the days I get to spend at the Hereford & Worcester Animal rescue 🙏. Being able to handle the most delicate souls is truly life changing. They are so fortunate to have the most loyal and devoted team, that gives every dog in their care the love, kindness and support they could ever wish for 💗 Chico has melted everyone’s heart at the rescue centre 🥰. I truly feel incredibly blessed to be able to help such beautiful souls 🐾🙏💗 If you’d like further information, please get in touch, I’m always happy to help 😊 Sending huge hugs and love to you and your furry family members 🐾🥰 Sarah xx Music: Lovely Piano Song Musician: Rafael Krux Site: https://freepd.com/ License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode #dog #chuhuahua #adoptdontshop #rescuedogsofinstagram #Photizo #caninemassagetherapy #herefordshire #leintwardine
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I am Sarah Darling, founder of K9 Gait Massage Therapy. I provide hands-on soft tissue therapies, strengthening & rehabilitation for dogs in the comfort of their own homes, in areas of Herefordshire, Shropshire & Powys.
I transferred 23 years’ experience in sports & remedial massage therapy for humans, to dedicating my life & passion in easing the pains, tensions, restrictions and stresses that can develop through activity, injury, surgery, physical & emotional trauma, condition or disease in our canine companions.
Just as humans, our pets can suffer pains & discomfort through their body’s, whether young, active, senior or infirm. Where we can seek the help we need through speech, sadly our pets can suffer in silence, unless they show an obvious dysfunction.
Our dogs have the ability to hide their pain well, however, they do inform us of their discomfort, but not in a language we typically understand, hence why they can go unnoticed and undiagnosed.
It was for this reason that I made it my life’s mission to develop the necessary skills required to understand their ‘Silent Whispers’ enabling me to improve their physical & mental well-being.
Check out some of the many benefits of Canine Massage Therapy. https://www.k9gaitmassage.co.uk/benefits-of-canine-massage