We were delighted to welcome the beautiful Britney and her friends for a splash in the water treadmill!
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✨Modality Monday ✨
Every Monday, we post about the different modalities and treatment approaches we take here at All Creatures. This Monday we’re again talking about our specialist dog grooming service, and want to tell you a little more about it.
We have a hydraulic bath that allows for an easy step up, but for dogs that struggle even with that, we use a ramp (as demonstrated by Bosun). Similarly, our hydraulic grooming table goes as low as 25cm -one of the lowest table heights in the industry! This means that there is less exertion placed on the dog, and the dog can then be raised to the relevant height without having to climb or be lifted.
What service do you offer?
Regular grooming is essential for your pet’s health and wellbeing, as it keeps the skin and coat clean and free from mats and knots that might cause soreness or itchiness. It also allows us an opportunity to give your pet a thorough check for lumps, bumps or anything out of the ordinary that might need veterinary attention - things you might not normally notice if they’re covered by fur!
General grooming is straightforward, and should be enjoyable for your pet, but some animals may be too sensitive, reactive or sore to be brought into the high-energy, noisy environment of a bustling grooming salon. We offer one-on-one service for your pet, and can schedule a time that best suits you - for particularly nervous dogs, we can advise you as to which times are especially quiet at our clinic in Little Island.
Our aim is to provide a gentle, kind approach to grooming in a supportive and peaceful environment. In particular, our specialist service and gentle handling methods are suited to animals that are suffering from age-related, painful conditions, such as osteoarthritis, or from chronic musculoskeletal issues that impede mobility. Just let us know at the time of booking in case we need to make any special arrangements.
We guarantee that your beloved best friend will be safe in our hands. I
Like many collies, Bosun is a little bit cow-hocked - a condition common in working sheepdogs, as it was believed that external hip rotation improved a dog's ability to turn quickly. We're working on some exercises to help improve pelvic limb alignment and awareness. Here he is trying out some staggered cavaletti with moral support from his brother, Skipper!
