Does your dog have back pain?
Could your dogs back hurt - find out some of the signs to look for with your dog.
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Karen Young
- Jan 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 9
Consent and Compassion
A video explaining my core principles when working 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
- Nov 23, 2021
It's official - Dogs have less pain after Clinical Massage!
Data from 527 dogs treated by Canine Massage Guild members was analysed. 95% of these dogs were in less pain and more mobile after treatment
Karen Young
- Nov 22, 2021
Greyhounds - what's all the fuss about?
I've lived with dogs most of my life and absolutely love their company. But I never really 'got' greyhounds. I never understood why...
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
- Oct 1, 2021
Dogs and Fireworks
If your dog is experiencing pain, for example from arthritis or a muscular strain, they are likely to be even more reactive to loud noises.
Karen Young
- Oct 1, 2021
How to help your anxious dog
Some dogs can be excessively anxious and stressed. But being stressed can have a negative impact on a dogs health. Here's why
Karen Young
- Apr 2, 2021
Clinical Massage - a success story
Teddy was active until she her back injury in 2016 but has struggled since then. Canine Massage has helped turn her life around
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 23, 2020
Myofascial pain - a most common, little known condition
Does your dogs back twitch? Are they slowing down? Do they look stiff when they first move. It may not be arthritis. Find out more here
Karen Young
- Nov 23, 2020
Syringomyelia - helping your dog live with this condition
Syringomyelia commonly affects small breed dogs - find out more about the condition and how to manage it with general advice for owners
Karen Young
- Nov 22, 2020
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
- 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 22, 2020
Can my dog be grieving and what can I do to help?
How can you tell if your dog is grieving, what is happening on the inside and how you can help them.
Karen Young
- Nov 19, 2020
Canine Massage - one clients perspective
Tricia Kennedy owns and shows Finnish Lapphunds. Here Tricia writes about her experience and observations of my treatments.
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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