• Intermittent lameness
• Behavioural changes
• Difficulties in getting up and down, climbing stairs etc.
• Spinal problems
• Twitching of the back when stroked

Massage also aids in relaxation helping dogs to recover from injury or illness more quickly. It is also recommended for warming up and down agility and working dogs to enhance their performance. Treatments are often carried out alongside conventional veterinary medicine.

Having worked in practice as a qualified nurse for fifteen years, Sarah Everard felt it was time to explore new treatments working in conjunction with veterinary medicine, to help animals with mobility difficulties. After much research, she enrolled on a diploma course of one years study into canine massage therapy.

Sarah has been practicing massage therapy for a year now and has been rewarded with many dogs showing mobility improvements. If you would like more information on massage therapy and how it could help your pet, please speak to one of the vets or nurses or you can phone Sarah direct on 07721024644.

Freya enjoying a massage at the Lyndhurst surgery

Case History
Troy is an 11 year old German Shepherd dog who was rescued from a poor life in Europe. He is suffering from severe osteoarthritis in his elbows and carpi. He has also had surgical repair of his cruciate ligaments in his knee and has been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylosis (a painful condition with reduction of spinal flexibility). Troy is therefore stiff and uncomfortable and has difficulties in lying down. He has been having regular massage treatment for the last year and along with anti-inflammatory medication is much more mobile and enjoys short walks in the forest.

" I want you to know that following his first session with you Troy's improvement was immediately apparent. So many things I have tried to alleviate his arthritis do not make any difference but your massage has improved his movement tremendously. We will be back!" PT. Lyndhurst