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Is your dog in pain?
I discuss chronic pain, why dogs don't cry out, what signs to look for and what you should do next if you suspect pain in your dog
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Karen Young
- May 3
How to help your arthritic dog
This blog talks about arthritis, what it is, what causes it and what you can do to reduce the impact of arthritis on your dog
Karen Young
- Feb 12
Is your dog suffering in silence?
53% of 'healthy' dogs may be in pain. This is the conclusion of a vet who specialises in soft tissue pain. Could your dog be one of them?
Karen Young
- Jan 11
Short legs or long backed? How you can help your dog stay healthy.
A blog to help owners of short legged dogs identify back pain, protect against it and help in recovery should pain or injury be identified
Karen Young
- Apr 13, 2023
Your dogs body is like your car - let me explain.
Just like your car, your dog should have regular maintenance to keep them running at their best
Karen Young
- Mar 23, 2023
Does your dog have back pain?
Could your dogs back hurt - find out some of the signs to look for with your dog.
Karen Young
- Oct 4, 2022
How to keep your dog healthy this winter
Walking your dog at this time of year can be challenging and not without risks. Find out how you can keep your dog safe this winter
Karen Young
- Jun 3, 2022
5 ways to keep your dog healthy for life
Firstly, there is so much I could write about here and I have many other blogs that cover some of this in greater detail. But here are my...
Karen Young
- Nov 8, 2021
I don't want my dog on pain medication, what else can I do?
As you can imagine, I hear this a lot. I know how you feel. Four years ago I had to make the "awful decision" to put my beautiful girl on...
Karen Young
- May 9, 2021
Dog Training - with a difference
Why do we train our dogs? My dog training aims to give you and your dog new, and useful, skills. Whilst improving strength and movement.
Karen Young
- Feb 22, 2021
Strengthening the core - 5 things you need to know about exercising your dog.
Your dogs body has adapted to be as efficient as possible at moving about. So what do you need to know about your dog and exercise?
Karen Young
- Nov 22, 2020
Have you noticed your dog slowing down lately?
Slowing down might not be just a natural consequence of aging. Your dog may be in pain. So how do you know if your dog is in pain?
Karen Young
- Nov 13, 2020
Trigger Points - Your dog almost certainly has them!
Active trigger points can mimic and are associated with other conditions such as arthritis and myofascial pain. Find out more...
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