Canine Therapy for Dogs who are tripods is not only helpful but important. Therapy techniques aim to improve the dog's mobility, strength, and overall quality of life. Your 3 legged pup can lead an extremely normal life!
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As our furry companions grow older, they, like humans, experience a range of age-related changes that can affect their mobility, comfort, and overall quality of life. Rehabilitation, which encompasses various therapeutic exercises and treatments, plays a crucial role in ensuring that senior dogs continue to enjoy their golden years to the fullest. It has become more acceptable and common to see the use of wheelchairs for dogs facing mobility challenges. Just like humans, dogs can experience conditions that hinder their ability to walk or run. Fortunately, with the creation of canine wheelchairs, these challenges are met with a wonderful resource. Who doesn’t love a good massage? Not only are they enjoyable but they help reduce stress, elevate pain and muscle soreness. Sports massage is a specialized kind of massage which is often overlooked. If a human athlete is going to compete, they warm up and stretch. Afterwards they go for a walk and stretch again. But often agility (or working) dogs are rushed in preparation and then put back into their kennel once they are done (and not with ill intent). That is just how it has been done. So how does massage help? Have you picked something up wrong and your back remains sore for days? Just like with humans, dogs can struggle with back pain ranging from mild, like the example above to more serious. The more serious issue could be Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). This is one of the most common causes of back pain in canines and can lead to reduced mobility and quality of life. |
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November 2024
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