Bella, my 10-year-old Staffy, was very stiff and sore from her oseoarthritis, and needed help getting on the couch until we tried Clinical Canine Massage. Now, she races around like a pup and doesn’t even need help leaping into the car. #arthritis #staffy

Bella, Staffy, Arthritis Kerry Duggan, Southend On Sea
Bella, Staffy, Arthritis

yogi, GSD, arthritis, canine massage“Your Clinical Canine Massage sessions were a real help to Yogi our 11 year old GSD, in relieving his arthritis. He always felt so much better afterwards, and was much freer in his movement. It was lovely to see him so relaxed and just having some special attention, just for him.”

Yogi, GSD, Arthritis Louise Ball
Yogi, GSD, Arthritis

I took my 12-and-a-half-year-old Collie Cross, Bailey, to see my Guild Therapist after his joints appeared stiff due to arthritis. I was surprised at how calm my usually energetic dog was with her and how patient she was with him. After just one session I was shocked at the improvement in his mobility and range of movement. I would 100% recommend Canine Massage. #collie #olderdog #stiffness #arthritis

Bailey, Collie Cross, Arthritis, Stiffness, Older Dog Karen, Suffolk
Bailey, Collie Cross, Arthritis, Stiffness, Older Dog

When he first visited our Guild Therapist, JJ was an arthritic 12-year-old Labrador (now nearing 14). He was clearly uncomfortable when exercising, despite painkillers. He has found Clinical Canine Massage extremely beneficial, he has far more freedom in his movement and he absolutely loves the actual massage. #labrador #arthritis

JJ, Labrador, Arthritis 
JJ, Labrador, Arthritis

I don’t know what you did, but our black Lab has never slept through the postman before. He suffers arthritis due to elbow dysplasia, and he often struggles on his walks, but when he woke up following his first Clinical Canine Massage session he was giddy with excitement and more playful than he’s been for a long time. #Labrador, #Arthritis, #Elbow Dysplasia, #Slowing Down

Labrador, Arthritis, Elbow Dysplasia, Slowing Down 
Labrador, Arthritis, Elbow Dysplasia, Slowing Down

After reading an article titled “Arthritis in Old Dogs Doesn’t Have to Be a Death Sentence” I contacted my Guild Therapist for my elderly arthritic Spaniel Spud. After 3 sessions of Clinical Canine Massage Spud had a new lease of life. He was able to stop most of his medication and his quality of life in his last 6 months was the best it could be. I now take my other dogs for treatments. #spaniel #arthritis

Spud, Working Cocker Spaniel, Arthritis Catriona Lackie, Forfar
Spud, Working Cocker Spaniel, Arthritis

Vader, my 13-year-old English Springer Spaniel, suffered with such awful osteoarthritis for many years, he needed many strong painkillers. After a couple of sessions of Clinical Canine Massage Therapy he was moving so much better. Now he has regular sessions and doesn’t need so many painkillers. He absolutely loves his treatment. #spaniel #arthritis #olderdog

Vader, Springer Spaniel, Arthritis, Older Dog Melissa Bovett-Dorrington, Gloucestershire
Vader, Springer Spaniel, Arthritis, Older Dog

Winston our 12-year-old black Labrador has arthritis and was struggling to walk. Now, after Clinical Canine Massage, he is moving more easily and he’s more agile. Clinical Canine Massage definitely helped him and I recommend it to all dog-owners.

Winston, Labrador, Arthritis Eileen Telfer, Rothbury
Winston, Labrador, Arthritis

My dog, Cassie, is 11 years old and gets very sore as a result of osteoarthritis. Normally very protective of her painful spots, Cassie trusts her Guild Therapist implicitly and, amazingly, actually presents her sore shoulder for treatment!” #arthritis #olderdog

Cassie, senior dog, arthritis Sue Russell, Cambridgeshire
Cassie, senior dog, arthritis

My 9-year-old whippet has stiff hips due to suspected arthritis and was taking vet- prescribed painkillers. But since having Clinical Canine Massage, she’s a different dog and doesn’t need painkillers anymore. #Whippet, #Arthritis

Whippet, Arthritis 
Whippet, Arthritis

My 18-year-old Miniature Schnauzer suffers from arthritis. Hector’s tummy can’t tolerate pain medication, so we are really thankful that we came across Clinical Canine Massage! He loves the treatment and afterwards it’s much easier for him to get up after lying down. He relies on his monthly Clinical Canine Massage to keep him comfortable. It’s a must for any old dog who needs a new lease of life! #schnauzer #olderdog #arthritis

Hector, Miniature Schnauzer, Older Dog, Arthritis Andrew Rogers and Hector
Hector, Miniature Schnauzer, Older Dog, Arthritis

Mabel the labMabel, our 10-year-old Labrador, has been receiving Clinical Canine Massage to help manage the referred pain from her arthritis. The difference in Mabel after a Clinical Canine Massage session is amazing: any limping improves, often goes away altogether, and she is a much happier dog.

Mabel, Labrador, Arthritis, Limping Jan, Cheltenham
Mabel, Labrador, Arthritis, Limping

The level of our Clinical Canine Massage therapist’s knowledge and understanding means that I now feel more confident dealing with Sam’s arthritis. #caninearthritis

Sam, Arthritis 
Sam, Arthritis

Ash is a 12-year-old Greyhound with arthritis and a poor appetite. He’s unbalanced and wobbly but right from the first session of Clinical Canine Massage, Ash had an improved appetite and was less stiff and hasn’t fallen over, which he used to regularly. #Greyhound, #Arthritis, #Stiffness

Ash, Greyhound, Arthritis, Stiffness Jenny, Worcestershire
Ash, Greyhound, Arthritis, Stiffness

Bailey, Golden Retriever, Arthritis, Cushing’s DiseaseOur 12 year-old Golden Retriever, Bailey, was really struggling with arthritis, on top of his Cushings disease. He doesn’t trust easily but the Guild therapist took time and patience to establish a relationship. What a difference!! Massage has not only improved his mobility he also so much happier and has a twinkle back in his eye. Don’t hesitate to try this therapy for your dog. #goldenretriever #goldies #guildtherapist #dogsarthritis #caninecushings #happydog

Bailey, Golden Retriever, Arthritis, Cushing’s Disease 
Bailey, Golden Retriever, Arthritis, Cushing’s Disease

Canine arthritis and its management

Clinical Canine Massage for Senior Dogs

Clinical Canine Massage for Senior Dogs

Clinical canine massage for senior dogs has lots of benefits. A dog is classed as senior from around the age of nine (depending on size and breed). As your dog matures, the repetitive, normal activities of daily living (ADLs), such as walking, running and playing start to take their toll on the body. This impacts muscles and joints and results in reduced mobility and flexibility.

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