Dog Arthritis: How Senior Dogs Can Benefit From Myotherapy.
While myotherapy can definitely be used as a preventative measure for mobility issues – in fact, I’d highly encourage it, using myotherapy at the first sign of a mobility issue can help our senior dogs continue to enjoy a fulfilling and active life well into their golden years. I believe our senior dogs deserve to age gracefully and with dignity.
Can Dogs Benefit From Massage?
Massage and Myotherapy are beneficial to all dogs, including sporting and high-performance dogs, companion dogs and working dogs. The best part is that you don’t (and shouldn’t) have to wait until your dog shows signs of injury or discomfort in their movement. Myotherapy can be utilised as a preventative measure, catching potential issues before they become anything serious and promoting health within the body’s systems.
Myotherapy Case Study – Young Labrador
The Veterinarian found inflammation in her right stifle (knee) and determined that it was likely due to a fall she had while travelling in their car. Nala had fallen off the car seat and hit the cup holders in the footwell. Despite having some rest and anti-inflammatories, Nala was still scuffing her back paws as she walked.
How good are bones? What i learned when i gave my dog a bone.
Since the diet of our companion dogs has changed so much in a short period of time, with processed food becoming the norm, they have seemingly lost their ability to deal with bones, with many reporting vomiting or dangerous obstructions following a meal of bones. In some respects, it is true that our dogs have lost their ability to deal with bones, but not in the way you might think.
