Liz Eddy Shiatsu Bodywork for dogs & cats

24/05/2023

21/02/2022

The Holistic Dog Care Summit brings together leading experts as they share why thousands of veterinarians are opting for a holistic approach to veterinary care for our dogs in order to ensure your dog has the best possible chance of healing.

17/12/2021

31/08/2021

Come and see us on Saturday at the Perthshire Canine Club show at Errol Showground - free taster sessions available 🙂

19/08/2021

😍Update from Jamie and we have assisted police with chip checks, after both found tied up on a fence in Dundee 😍

Both dogs found just waiting on my pal to be reunited with them, he would like to Thank each and every one of you who have shared the post, or helped with information which helped to get the dogs back home, one happy man now. I personally want to Thankyou all aswell, a great spirit everyone pulling together to help someone out, cheered me up and nice to have a happy ending to the matter. The power of Facebook 👊🏻👊🏻👍

❗❗THEFT OF TWO CHIPPED AND SPAYED LIVER AND WHITE FEMALE SPANIELS FROM LEDNATHIE AT GLEN PROSEN KIRRIEMUIR TODAY.
PLEASE SHARE AND COMMENT DIRECTLY TO THE LINK IN COMMENTS IF ANY INFORMATION.
❗️❗️❗️STOLEN DOGS❗️❗️❗️

At around 4PM today (19/08/2021) two liver and white bi***es were stolen from their kennel at Glen Prosen which is around 8 miles north of Kirriemuir in Angus. Both are older dogs, spayed and microchipped. Their microchips are flagged as stolen. The police are involved and the crime reference number is 2392. The dogs are mother and daughter and closely bonded. They are much loved and the owner is fraught with worry. We urge the thief’s to do right by returning them to their family or dropping them off somewhere safe so they can be reunited.

If you have any information please contact the police on 101 or by the owners request you can call us on 07432 368 792. Any information will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Please share and help get these dogs home where they belong! ❤️🐾

18/08/2021

❗️❗️❗️GALA UPDATE❗️❗️❗️

Hi everyone, first of all we want to say the hugest of thank you's to everyone who is helping in Gala's search.
We really appreciate everyone who is helping keep a look out, calling in sightings and even offering kind words of support and comfort to Gala's mum.
We may not be posting updates continuously but we can promise there is a lot being done behind the scenes with volunteers and even equipment being used to help locate Gala safely.
Because of how long Gala has been missing and how nervous Gala is we need to conduct her search extremely carefully. We are putting a lot in place to ensure Gala's safe return.
While we are so appreciative of everyone helping, can we please ask can you let us know where you are planning on searching. We need to keep note where people are searching (for volunteers own safety too) to make sure people are not entering an area where we have things set up to try and monitor Gala's movements.
Gala is seeing people, dog, cars etc as a threat and the more she feels threatened and hunted the more she will run and pushing her into danger and making her more difficult to capture.
We are at a point in Gala's search that every step is extremely important and could hugely impact in her search. Please do get in touch us if you plan on searching just so we can advise the best course of action.
Again thank you everyone for helping us in Gala's search ❤️

03/08/2021

So true

Our fur children love us with all of their heart and soul.

Join group: Animals Funny

26/07/2021

A growl is something to be greatly treasured. A growl is a communication effort. Here's why dogs growl and how you should respond.

16/07/2021

⚠️🔆HEAT STROKE - DOGS🔆⚠️

Seeing so many dogs being walked on pavements in the middle of the day in horrendous heat just now - please note that Heat Stroke kills dogs in as little as 15 mins. It only takes your dogs body temp to rise more than 2 degrees and heat stroke starts to kick in...

If your dogs temp gets to 4.5 degrees higher than it should their organs start to fail.

50% chance of survival if your dog is diagnosed with Heat stroke.

Temperatures outside are over 20 degrees... (26 right now 🥵)
please only walk your dogs early morning or at night. The pavement alone can burn their pads. And the risk of heatstroke is extremely high.

No dogs have died because they haven’t had a walk throughout the day, but they can die within 15 mins if you put them at risk of heat stroke.

Keep them cool and keep them safe 🔆🐶

13/07/2021

Do you want to know how to tell when your pets have silent pain?

28/06/2021

Over 23,050 dog friendly holiday cottages, in one place

08/06/2021

New legislation to crackdown on illegal puppy smuggling and pave the way for a ban on the import of dogs with cropped ears has been hailed by the British Veterinary Association.

14/04/2021

02/03/2021

Social distancing has reminded us all what a crucial role touch plays in our wellbeing, says social and cultural historian Joe Moran

15/12/2020

Nothing better

06/11/2020

Shiatsu is really good for pain management because it works with your dog to help improve range of movement by getting rid of tension & restrictions

Progressive, persistent pain that creeps up on a dog is often tricky to spot. Referred to as chronic, it can dramatically impact their quality of life.

29/10/2020

Bonfire night is almost upon us once more, we thought we would post this instructional picture on how to make an anxiety wrap for your dog using a scarf or length of fabric to try and reduce their stress levels/fear and help make them feel more secure! Remember to walk your dogs before it gets dark and to keep them on lead in case of any unexpected bangs!

21/07/2020

20/07/2020

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22/04/2020

In Shiatsu we are always looking for movement, so if you rub your fingers on either side of the spine you should be able to see movment all the way up to the head. If you see the movement slow or stop, move up and then when you have something happening all the way, come back to the sacrum and see if you can make it move all the way to the head. Always be aware that if your dog says "no" or it just won't move, then there is something that needs more help

06/04/2020

Something to look forward to......new website coming soon😀

24/03/2020

Apologies to all clients but during the current lockdown, I am no longer taking appointments. Anyone who has an appointment for the coming days or weeks will be contacted directly and every effort will be made to prioritise them once life returns to something more normal.

09/03/2020

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www.shakepaws.com

02/02/2020

has arrived. Please help us by spread the word about this month by sharing and liking our posts so we can share the benefits of as far as possible.

27/01/2020

10/01/2020

Win a shiatsu for your dog and donate to a worthy cause🙂

🇦🇺 RAFFLE FUNDRAISER IN AID OF AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺

To help raise more donations for those risking their lives to fight the fires, and help those suffering, I’m running a raffle fundraiser.
To enter all you have to do is:

💫 MAKE A DONATION - This is your entry to the raffle fundraiser. Minimum donation of $10 (that’s roughly £5!) must be made to a charity/organisation involved in the Australian bushfires - I’ve put the links to three fantastic organisations at the end of this post. You can make a donation through the provided links to a charity of your choice.

💫 COMMENT a screenshot of your donation in the comments section of this post along with the number (or numbers!) of the prizes you’d like to be entered for. Alternatively you can private message me proof of your donation.

🎁 PRIZES 🎁

1️⃣ A Shiatsu Session for your horse with Liz Eddy from Equine Shiatsu Solutions Location: Fife/Perthshire/Angus areas
Valid until: June 30th 2020

2️⃣ A Shiatsu Session for your dog with Liz Eddy at the Equine Shiatsu Solutions base.
Location: Errol, Perthshire
Valid until: June 30th 2020

3️⃣ A One Hour Private Lesson from Megan Simpson Equestrian
https://www.megansimpsonequestrian.com
Location: Glasgow, Stirlingshire, Renfrewshire, East/West Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire, Falkirk, South Fife, and Kinross areas
Valid until: June 30th 2020

4️⃣ A 30min Schooling Session for your horse/pony from Megan Simpson Equestrian
Location: Glasgow, Stirlingshire, Renfrewshire, East/West Dunbartonshire
Valid until: June 30th 2020

5️⃣ A Guided Meditation Session with Karen Bell, Into the Wild Therapy worth £40. Into the Wild Therapy offers person centered counselling and meditition sessions in a unique and natural setting. Your meditation experience can take place indoors or outdoors depending on your preference and will include an introduction to basic meditation techniques. Sessions last for approximately 1 hour.
https://www.intothewildtherapy.co.uk
Location: Rogart, Sutherland, in the Scottish highlands
Valid until: February 2021

6️⃣ Two Remote Video Coaching sessions from Megan Simpson Equestrian. Details on this service here: https://megansimpsonequestrian.com/2019/05/20/remote-video-coaching/
Valid until: December 2020
Available anywhere in the world.

7️⃣ Prize Bundle - a beautiful miniature snaffle bit keyring, Kempton Knit headband, and an Alex Clark tea towel from Megan Simpson Equestrian. Items will be posted to the winner free of charge.
Must be located within the UK.

8️⃣ A Shiatsu Session for your horse with Taychje Paul Email: [email protected]
Valid until: December 2020
Location: ESSEX AREA, UK

9️⃣ A personalised bespoke picture worth £60 by artist and designer, Charlotte Giacopazzi from Tartan Kipper

Winners will be announced on Jan 31st on this page.

Below are the organisations you can donate to - just click on one of the links provided:

WIRES EMERGENCY FUND FOR WILDLIFE: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1386120504919105/?fundraiser_source=external_url

NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE: https://quickweb.westpac.com.au/OnlinePaymentServlet?cd_community=NSWRFS&cd_currency=AUD&cd_supplier_business=DONATIONS&action=EnterDetails

WILDLIFE RESCUE SUNSHINE COAST: https://wildlife-rescue-sunshine-coast-inc.giveeasy.org/help-save-our-wildlife?fbclid=IwAR0bK_kk8WIGIKGhdSU--eX1vPgsQ1SXau4ROr9B7fBKTccEG8SaWf1FtbE

Remember all you have to do is:
🔴 Make a donation to one of the above organisations through the links (or another organisation of your choosing if you like)
🔴 Comment a screenshot of your donation once you’ve made it (or send me a PM with proof of your donation) and write what prizes you’d like to be entered for in the same comment.

Over half a billion animals have died (many more injured and orphaned), and over 14.7 million acres of land burnt, including people’s homes and properties.
We might feel pretty helpless right now but we can make a small difference by donating to the wonderful organisations RISKING THEIR LIVES to help the people and animals suffering through this crisis.

Please PM me if any questions, and make sure to check the location of the prize you’re entering for.

Any shares are greatly appreciated to reach more people!

Thank you ❤️🇦🇺

02/01/2020

Something I find quite regularly and as the winter sets in, it's not just athletic dogs but also beware of slipping and sliding

Iliopsoas injuries are one of the most common sporting injuries in dogs, and are also frequently misdiagnosed as other conditions. Any dog that accelerates quickly, jumps, or makes tight turns is prone to iliopsoas strains. In particular, dogs that are sporadically active or inappropriately conditioned for exercise or work may be at risk for this injury.

The iliopsoas is made of two separate muscles in dogs – the psoas major and iliacus. The psoas muscle extends from the underside of the lumbar spine (lower back), the iliacus arises from the ilum (the inside of the pelvis), and together, these muscles join to attach to the lesser trochanter of the femur (inside of the hip).

The primary function of this muscle group is to flex the hip and lower back, externally rotate the hip, and to stabilize the pelvis and lower back. The femoral nerve runs through this muscle group and then down the inside of the leg, so any inflammation of this muscle may compromise the nerve.

Injury to the iliopsoas tends to occur with explosive activity like agility, flyball, Frisbee, dock diving, rough play, and sliding/falling on slippery surfaces. Poor conformation, improper spinal alignment, overtraining and fatigue can all dramatically increase the incidence of iliopsoas injury.
Dogs with iliopsoas strains may show difficulty rising, shortened gait in the hindlimbs, or just decreased performance. A strained muscle may be painful to touch and in some cases an area of swelling can be felt. Frequently, dogs will be reluctant to jump due to pain on extension of the hip and lumbar spine on the affected side, or reluctant to weave because lateral flexion of the lumbar spine is painful. In the cases of chronic iliopsoas injury, lameness tends to be worse after activity.

Diagnostics are often useful to rule out other causes of rear limb lameness. For example, radiographs will show mineralization of tendons, arthritis, fractures or other bone lesions. An ultrasound can show tissue damage, hemorrhage, or edema in the muscles or tendons. CT or MRI may be recommended to visualize soft tissue structures even better. Iliopsoas injuries can also be diagnosed by palpation and manipulation by a skilled rehabilitation practitioner.
Iliopsoas injuries are often misdiagnosed as a cruciate ligament tear due to off-loading of the limb or a short stride. Many times dogs will sit or stand with external rotation of the hip.

Muscle and tendon injuries often take weeks to months to heal, and without proper treatment, may result in scar tissue, fibrosis and decreased flexibility. Rehabilitation therapy based on the principles of soft tissue healing is the most important tool for healing of iliopsoas pain. Treatment often involves LASER therapy, passive range of motion exercises, therapeutic ultrasound, icing, and gradual conditioning and return to activity. At minimum, a 4-6 week recovery period should be expected.