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.
A suspected slipped disc in a dog can be very worrisome for owners. What care will your dog need and can a slipped disc in a dog heal itself?
Thankfully McTimoney Animal Therapy will be able to remain open during this lockdown. There are still 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. I will ensure I follow guidelines laid out by the McTimoney Animal Association and Holistic Insurance.
Is there an ‘equine chiropractor near me?’ Yes! I am your Local McTimoney Chiropractor and Massage Therapist and I cover the West Midlands.
I am a Canine McTimoney Chiropractor, so you can get ‘Chiropractic Care For Dogs Near Me’ in Worcestershire and surrounding areas.
You might have noticed your dog’s joints clicking when stretching. Some noises are benign, but some can indicate a joint problem.
Horse riding can be damaging for your horse, which is why you must take precautions to ensure your horse’s back remains strong and healthy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hip Dysplasia is when the hip socket has not formed correctly and has a genetic predisposition with environmental factors and can result in arthritis and pain. The dog is usually born with normal hips but due the these genetic factors the soft tissue supporting the hip doesn’t form correctly resulting in subluxation.
Dogs can show pain in very subtle ways through their actions and behaviours. They can often exhibit pain in varying ways too so any behaviour that is abnormal for your dog should be investigated further.
We all know it’s important to keep your dog happy and healthy. Daily walks, regular grooming, flea treatments and vaccinations and a good diet all play a role in this. But what about teeth? It’s also important that you have a good oral hygiene routine with your dog as teeth are commonly overlooked.
With all the hundreds of different dog foods on the market, what do you do if your dog becomes allergic?
