What to Look for in a McTimoney Animal Chiropractor
Here we look at; Finding a Fully Qualified McTimoney Animal Chiropractor; Veterinary Permission; Insurance; and Recommendations.
Win a McTimoney Treatment and Massage for Your Horse or Dog
So we’re reaching the end of 2020 and what a year it has been! I’m considering myself very lucky that work has continued to be busy, so as a thank you I’m offering a free treatment for your horse or dog.
Everyday Dog Training to Help my Dog’s Back
When you say ‘dog training’ most people think of puppy classes or training for a canine competition. Here at McTimoney Animal Therapy I see dogs with back pain and injury every day, but there is regular training you can do with your dog every day to help strengthen and protect your dogs back from damage.
What is the Difference Between an Equine Chiropractor and an Equine Osteopath
When you are looking for someone to come and work with your horses, its sometimes hard to know what you need and what you should be looking for. All practitioners, even in the same disciplines, work slightly differently and so its important they ’get’ you and your horse for the maximum benefit. A good place to start is by understanding how different types of therapist work. So what is the difference between an equine osteopath and a McTimoney chiropractor.
Covid-19 Guidlines: Canine Chiropractors
I can finally return to work as an Canine Chiropractor!! There are, however, some strict guidelines that I will need everyone to abide by as safety is my top priority. When you book a treatment with me I will also email a copy of the guidelines over to you so please do follow them. Please note, I am only able to treat dogs OUTSIDE and will not be able to enter your home. The Covid-19 outbreak is far from over so lets stay safe whilst allowing your dogs to benefit from a much needed treatment.
Covid-19 Guidelines: Equine Chiropractors
I can finally return to work as an Equine Chiropractor!! There are some strict guidelines outlined that I will need everyone to abide by as safety is my top priority. When you book a treatment with me I will also email a copy of the guidelines over to you so please do follow them. The Covid-19 outbreak is far from over so lets stay safe whilst allowing your horses to benefit from a much needed treatment
Why is Equine Massage Therapy so Good for my Horse?
Getting your horse checked regularly is vital as massage can be one of the very earliest signs that your horse is experiencing pain. When a horse changes its way of going, even slightly, it leads to areas of muscle spam and under use. Finding these areas early on can help you decide if a vet check is needed.
In order for a horse to perform at its best and carry the weight of a rider easily, its muscles need to be in top shape. Regular Equine Massage Therapy will ensure your horse is not only moving optimally, but is also pain free and happy.
How to Make a Dog with a Slipped Disk Comfortable When Receiving Conservative Care at Home
It is sometimes hard to know how to make a dog with a slipped disk comfortable, but there are several things that you can do to help your dog at this time. Your dog getting a slipped disk, or Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD) can be a worrying time but with the proper care and attention most dogs can go on to live a pretty normal life.
Equine Massage Techniques You Can do at Home: Belly Stretches
There are lots of Equine Massage techniques you can do at home, some of these include the brilliant belly stretches. These are a great way to strengthen your horse’s back and they work a little like doing a sit-up or a crunch does for us. They work the horse’s pectorals, or ‘abs’ which then leads to a stronger back.
What is McTimoney for Dogs?
McTimoney for dogs is a very gentle treatment that is accepted by most dogs, even ones that are in pain. It focuses on gently releasing muscle tension in a dogs back and supporting musculature to reduce pain and discomfort and restore function to the joint. After the treatment I will perform massage to work out any remaining areas of spasm and discomfort.
Is There an Equine McTimoney Chiropractor near me?
People often ask “is there is an Equine McTimoney Chiropractor near me?” so I thought I’d do a post to introduce myself. My name is Emily Walters from McTimoney Animal Therapy and I am a fully trained canine and equine McTimoney Chiropractor and massage therapist based in Worcestershire.
Home Remedies for Dog Back Pain: Ice or Heat
Ice and Heat; or cryotherapy and thermotherapy, are fantastic home remedies for dog back pain as they are cheap, easy to use and commonly available. But when should you use heat and when should you use ice?
How Can I Help my Dog In Between K9 Chiropractor Visits?
McTimoney Chiropractic and sports massage is an all over treatment designed to relieve muscle tension, gently realign your animals spine and pelvis, and reduce or eliminate pain and discomfort. So your dog is feeling fab after their treatment, what can you do to make the most of their session and care for them in between K9 chiropractor visits?
Can McTimoney for Dogs and Massage Help my Fearful Dog?
Dogs can be fearful for many reasons. Sometimes its just their nature, sometimes it is because of a bad experience, and sometimes it can be because they are in pain. So can McTimoney for dogs and sports massage help my dog?
How Equine Sports Massage can Help your Horse
We all know that massage is good for our mind, body and soul, but did you also know its incredibly beneficial for your horses physical and mental well being? The tasks we ask of horses can place physical stress on the body leading to muscle fatigue, strains, adhesions and pain. Learn how Sports Massage can help your horse.
When Horse Riding, How do You Know if Your Horse is in Pain?
As horse owners, the welfare of our horses is vitally important so how do we recognise if our horse is in pain?
All animals feel pain as they have the same neurological system as humans. It is important to be able to recognise the signs of pain so action can be taken to alleviate and prevent it.
Equine Laminitis
Laminitis is a potentially fatal disease that can affect 15% of horses at some point in their lives. If your horse has been diagnosed with Laminitis it takes skill on behalf of your vet and farrier to effectively treat the problem. Laminitis occurs when the laminae within the hoof becomes inflamed and so can no longer support the coffin bone and so the weight of the horse. This can lead to the coffin bone protruding through the sole.
Lungworm in Dogs
Lungworm is a serious infection that can be fatal to your dog if left untreated and medical advice must always be sought if your dog becomes ill.
‘No Foot, No Horse’ in the Equine Sport
We have all heard the saying ‘no foot, no horse’ and know that our horses feet are vitally important and need to be trimmed and possibly shod frequently to allow the horse to do the jobs we ask of them in the equine sport.
Saddle Fit is Vital for Horse Riding
It is vitally important that the saddle that you use on your horses is a good fit for horse riding. Saddles that fit incorrectly can cause a multitude of problems from the horse not extending in their movement to physical damage to the muscles and spinous processes and behavioural problems.