Canine Massage Therapy
Is your dog slowing down?
Struggling with mobility issues from age, injury, or daily wear and tear?
Muscles that need some TLC?
Targeted therapeutic massage can help with:
- Injury recovery - sprains, strains, trigger points
- Muscle relief - soreness, tension, spasms, weakness
- Post-surgical care - reduce scar tissue, aid healing
- Emotional Support - stress, anxiety, depression
- Orthopedic support - arthritis, hip dysplasia
- Fascia release - easing connective tissue restrictions
- Performance support - for working and sporting dogs
- General wellness and maintenance
Grounded in holistic principles, it supports the physical, emotional and psychological health of your dog.
Signs Your Dog May Be In Pain
- Can't go up or down stairs anymore
- Can't jump up onto the couch and cuddle anymore
- Signs of agitation; bad mood; snappy, snarling
- Antisocial, stops greeting you
- Cries out, growls or yelps; excessing barking
- Sensitive or adverse to being touched or handled
- Quiet; goes into hiding
- Sleeping most of day; stopped eating, drinking; less active
- Changes in breathing e.g. panting, shallow breathing; it’s too painful to breathe
- Limping; favouring an area; reluctant to walk; obvious stiffness when moving
- Excessive grooming, licking themselves hoping to sooth the pain
1 in 2 dogs suffers pain in silence
Fun Facts About Your Dog
- 10 minutes of massage = 30 minutes of aerobic exercise for your pet
- A dog has 320 bones in his body; a human has 206
- A dog carries 60% of his body on his forelegs
- There are more than 700 skeletal muscles responsible for a dog’s movement
- Skeletal muscles make up about 44% of a dog’s weight
- About 45% of dog’s weight is muscle – MUSCLE ISSUES DO NOT SHOW UP ON X-RAYS