Koru Canine Massage Therapy

04/11/2022

04/11/2022

Our 5 Principles of Pain is a guide to help you spot potential issues wih your dog & see if they may respond to clinical canine masage.

Over the next 5 weeks we will take a look at each of the principles, starting this week with Gait - how your dog moves or the pattern of locomotion. If you see any changes in the way your dog moves, walks or runs get in touch with your local therapist today for positive changes in just 1-3 sessions.

You can download a copy of the 5 Principles of Pain
www.k9-massageguild.co.uk/the-5-principles-of-pain

04/11/2022

In our 2nd week of 5 Principles of Pain, we take a look at Posture which is defined by physiopedia.com as, " Posture is defined as the attitude assumed by the body either with support during the course of muscular activity, or as a result of the coordinated action performed by a group of muscles working to maintain the stability". Do you see any of these irregularities with your dog? Our therapy promotes positive postural change in just 1-3 sessions.

Download your copy of the 5 Principles of Pain
www.k9-massageguild.co.uk/the-5-principles-of-pain

04/11/2022

Let's take a look at Activities of Daily Living in the 3rd week of our 5 Principles pf Pain series.

This considers all the things your dog does as part of normal everyday life. Maybe you notice that they are struggling with one of them or can no longer achieve it.

Download your copy of the 5 Principles of Pain
www.k9-massageguild.co.uk/the-5-principles-of-pain

21/10/2022

I can't think of the words to say......

30/09/2022

Had a fantastic day of training with the Guild. The best way to keep my skills up to date so I can help the dogs I treat to the best of my ability.

13/09/2022

❤️❤️

09/08/2022

Aren't dogs wonderful🥰

In Scrooge: the Musical, Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Present sing a song entitled “I Like Life.”
There’s a lyric in that song that always makes me think of Ramona: “I like life! Life likes me!”
Ramona moves through the world joyfully—confident that the world will offer itself joyfully back to her.
It’s balm for a battered spirit to watch this exchange.
It’s inspirational, too. She reminds me, daily, that I can choose to greet life the same way.
Here’s Ramona on a boat-ride up north.
“I like life! Life likes me!”

19/07/2022

To my Human Mums & Dads this is what happens to my paws when you take me out in the scorching sun ☀️ when the pavements are so hot ! Remember I sweat through my paws so in this heat I can’t get rid of my sweat as my paws are burning. Please let me just relax indoors and take me out when the sun is down !🥰

15/07/2022

Obviously we would all want to help a dog in distress. Good article explaining how best to do this

Find out about the dangers of leaving your dog in a car, conservatory or caravan, and learn how you can help if you find a dog in a hot car.

15/07/2022

Fantastic! Great feel good story on a sunny Friday!

11/07/2022

125yrs of Blue Cross

08/07/2022

Arthritis, Fascia and Pain What is fascia? Fascia is the cling film like substance that wraps every muscle fibre, organ, bone, nerve and blood vessel – it’s everywhere. Sometimes referred to as connective tissue, this dynamic system is made up of elastin and collagen fibres. It is lubricated by ...

07/07/2022

Bless! I hope I'm having this much fun at 140 🤣🥰

06/07/2022

To anyone who has experienced the love, the loss and the devastation but has had the courage to open their hearts to love again....x

06/07/2022

We love a bit of research.

have been great supporters of our magazine, and we are great supporters of their evidence based canine massage training. A fantastic course to attend if you’re looking for a career as a Canine massage therapist.

Read their case studies and course information inside issue 26.

www.animaltherapymedia.co.uk

04/07/2022

Why not🤣

Credit: Rupert Fawcett

01/07/2022

27/06/2022

Amazing how similar we are! Dogs have 320 bones (give or take, depending on the length of their tail) and interestingly lack a clavicle.

16/06/2022

https://yumove.co.uk/blogs/health-guides/10-tips-to-cool-down-your-dog

A good guide to keeping your dog cool and I've just read that it is OK to give them ice cubes. There is an article on this on the yumove website if you want to read more.

16/06/2022

As a Clinical Canine Massage Therapist I'm required to complete 25 hrs a year of CPD. This ensures we're up to date with all our skills so we can treat your dogs to the best of our ability.

15/06/2022

It can happen so easily. Please be careful in the heat. They can't take their coats off

This is Nala.

She is a young fit Labrador who was playing football on a overcast 21⁰c day.

At 1.30pm she was rushed to Hook Vets with heat stroke.

Her temperature was at a whopping 41.3⁰c. A dogs normal temperature range is 38 - 39⁰c

Heat stroke can cause irreversible damage or even death. Thankfully her owner noticed and reacted quickly and Nala is doing well 💜 His quick actions saved her life.

Dogs that are more prone to heat stroke are old dogs, overweight dogs, flat faced breeds and puppies. However any dog of any age or breed or fitness can get heat stroke.

Signs of heat stroke are:
⚠️ Faster, heavier breathing
⚠️ Excessive thirst and drooling
⚠️ Increased heart rate and pulse rate
⚠️ Dark coloured gums/ tounge (red/purple)
⚠️ Glassy eyes
⚠️ Staggering or weakness
⚠️ Seizures
⚠️ Unconsciousness

If you think your dog has heat stroke DO NOT throw cold water on them as this can cause the body to go into shock.

On warm days you can help your dogs by:
✅ Restricting exercise
✅ Make sure they have access to cool, shaded areas
✅ Give them access to fresh water
✅ Walking them first thing in the morning or last thing at night when it's cooler
✅ If your pet is over weight start them on a weight loss journey

Please share this post to raise awareness

08/06/2022

I'm always talking about the importance of non-slip runners and mats for your flooring. This demonstrates why perfectly.....and has the added bonus of being very very cute!

08/06/2022

This made me smile!