Canine Massage Therapy at Splash Paws

Canine Massage Therapy involves the direct and skilled manipulation of the muscles and fascia along with a real hands-on working knowledge of the muscular system including fibre direction, muscle isolation, the use of origins, insertions and actions in addition to palpation skills for tissue assessment.

The muscles pull on the bones to produce movement, without muscle there is no movement so it’s no wonder that canine massage works so well.

Cound Canine Massage Therapy Help?

If your dog is recovering from an operation or injury, is living with an orthopaedic condition such as arthritis, or you have observed them demonstrating any of the following, then massage may be a suitable and effective treatment option for them:

      • Lameness
      • Irregular posture
      • Uneven weight bearing
      • Stiffness getting up from rest or following exercise
      • Crying out in pain when rising, during activity or when touched
      • Hesitant or reluctant to jump in and/or out of the car
      • Slow or having difficulty going up and/or down stairs
      • Loss of enthusiasm for favourite activities e.g. walks, play, being stroked
      • Resting or sleeping more
      • Muscle twitching / skin quivering
      • Scratching, rubbing, nibbling or biting at a particular area of their body
      • Anxious, fearful or aggressive behaviour towards people and / or other dogs, especially in response to touch or expectation of touch
      • Performance issues

Results that could be achieved?

Canine Massage Therapy can dramatically improve the quality of your dog’s life in few treatment sessions, for results you can see and your dog can feel, including:

      • Significantly reduced pain levels
      • Resolved or greatly diminished lameness
      • More fluid, effortless movement
      • Improved posture
      • Reduced muscular and joint stiffness
      • Coping better with arthritis, spondylosis and hip / elbow dysplasia
      • Restored enthusiasm and energy for favourite activities
      • Improved mood and more relaxed behaviour
      • Improved working / sports performance

Canine Massage Therapy Sessions

Our Massage Therapists’ approach to massage treatment is calm, patient and sensitive to your dog’s needs, whilst working purposefully to achieve positive results for your dog’s overall well-being.

Your dog will receive a full body massage treatment (as appropriate) focussing on relieving areas of restriction such as trigger points (muscle knots), scar tissue and adhered fascia, which may be causing your dog pain, discomfort and / or reduced mobility.