Dog Articles

Heat and cold applications are used to relieve pain in acute or chronic conditions and in inflammatory disorders for both humans and animals. Heat and cold are still the best treatment in the practice of pain control. Because they affect the superficial nerve endings, both heat and cold decrease pain and muscle tension. No other […]

The canine world has strongly benefited from the progress of modern sport medicine. The benefits of alternative medicines such as massage therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractic and acupuncture, no longer need to be proven. Such therapies have become widely accepted and recognized by the traditional medical community. Massage as a Preventive Therapy Active dogs, like human athletes, […]

A little exercise goes a long way. It keeps your dog healthy by increasing his vitality, maximizing oxygenation of the musculature and assisting the removal of toxins. Exercises help build good, strong bones and muscles for a better overall performance. General Care Exercises Regular exercises calm down the central nervous system, helping him sleep better, […]

Easy Monitoring Tools Massages During the daily massage of your animal, you can easily assess if your dog shows signs of dehydration or not. Though the quality of your touch, you can tell. Usually a general loss of skin elasticity and an increase in gentle effleurage, wringing and kneading massage movements, the feedback your fingertips […]

General Contra-Indications Contra‑indications refer to the specific situations in which you should not massage a dog.  If these conditions exist, consult your veterinarian. For example: Do not massage a dog with a temperature over 104° F or 39.5° C. A dog’s regular temperature is 101° F or 38.5° C. An increase in temperature occurs during […]

You know how good you feel after a massage. Believe it or not, your dog might enjoy, and benefit from one too. In this article, learn all about canine massage to sooth your pup’s aches, or just spend enjoyable time together. Massage is one of the oldest forms of healing and has been used from […]

First, a Welcome Tour Nothing brings more joy into a home than a puppy. A new relationship is formed and a puppy’s behavior patterns are determined from the very first moments a puppy enters his new home.  Help your puppy get off to a good start by  “puppy proofing” your house. Young dogs love to […]

The pain and stiffness associated with arthritis affect dogs in the same way that they affect humans. Fortunately, the percentage in animals is not as high as with humans. A recent study sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health showed that approximately 20% of adult dogs might be affected by arthritis. Regular massage, stretching exercises, hydrotherapy modalities […]

Arthritis is the inflammation of a joint structure which, over time, results in the thinning of the cartilages covering the articulating surfaces at the ends of bones. An acute arthritis is characterized by pain, redness and swelling, and sometimes a loss of function in that joint. Arthritis can be hereditary, or can be caused by […]