06 Apr, 2017
Last week my 14 year old dog had a fall and couldn’t get herself back on her feet. By the time I got to her, she was distressed and had overworked her hind limbs trying to get up. For two days, she rested and needed assistance to get her out to the toilet. I am pleased to say she is now moving about normally again and re-established her exercise routine. So what did I do to get her back on her feet?
02 Apr, 2017
April is “Adopt a Greyhound” month (see http://www.adoptagreyhound.com.au/). When adopting an ex-racing dog, understanding how the dog’s muscles have been developed for racing helps new owners recognise and treat the potential sites of soft tissue injury, so their new family member can happily settle into their new life.
10 Mar, 2017
While my other “solutions” gave me short to medium term relief, they weren’t really addressing the root cause of the problem. Sometimes we take similar routes when our dogs have a soft tissue injury. We treat the symptoms, adjust our routines, and buy different collars or harnesses, until we find a therapy that actually addresses the soft tissue.
Canine myofunctional therapy is such as therapy. It encompasses canine massage, range of motion techniques, stretching, mobilisations, and exercise therapy. All of which promote proper muscle function for normal movement.
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