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I
massage my dog at home. Why is what you do
different?
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My dogs
muscles are hard. Is that good?
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My dog
had his dew claws removed. Why is the trend
changing to keeping dew claws on?
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How many
treatments will we need?
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My dog
never sits still. Will that make it
impossible to massage her?
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Is it
expensive? Can massage be a substitute for
veterinary care
Any type of massage is great for
your dog. However a certified therapist does
more than gentle stokes. Each stoke is
controlled in pressure, direction and intention.
We also see numerous dogs and it is easier for
us to pick up on a problems and get the correct
treatment to help heal your friend.
In short, the answer is no. When
a dogs muscles are cool, they should be the same
as a humans muscles and soft to touch - almost
like a touching a sponge. Hard muscles are the
result of scar tissue and Fibrosis and should
been seen to by a professional as soon as
possible. Think back to how sore you were when
one of your muscles was tight. They can be very
painful but dog have a way of moving through the
pain in order to please.
The longer they are left, the
more harm they can do to your dog.
New information and extensive
studies have shown that the dew claw is in fact
the dogs thumb. On the front legs there are
little pads about 1 inch up on the leg. This is
called a carpal pad. When a dog moves beyond a
trot, the pad lands on the ground and the dew
claw stops the leg from rolling in. Without
these claws the dog can suffer from shoulder
injuries and they learn to walk in a manner
which is not normal for them.
Having said all of that, if a dog
is has back dew claws they do not serve any
purpose at all as their is no corresponding
carpal pad in the rear.
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That depends on the injury but
most problems can be fixed in as little as one
treatment.
Not a all. In fact dogs are very
good patients to work on as they let the
therapist know exactly what the problem is and
if to much pressure is applied. When they start
to yawn, Lick the therapist and wriggle around
that is a sign that the therapy is working.
Not really. You need to
think of massage for your dog as a tune up that
you would give to your car. Consultations
are $45 for the initial consultation and $35 for
any follow up consultation. Cash or cheque
only please.
AT NO TIME SHOULD MASSAGE BE USED
IN PLACE OF VETERINARY CARE. You should always
consult your vet before beginning any treatment.
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