Dog Osteopathy

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Canine Osteopathy

Canine osteopathy treats all canine breeds, including household dogs, occupational dogs and professional dogs from puppies onwards. Regular treatment of racing and agility dogs suffering from musculoskeletal imbalances can also help improve their performance whilst maintaining their overall health.

Canine osteopathy treats the dog’s body as a whole, rather than only focusing on any one particular veterinary condition – the aim of the canine osteopath is to always look for the underlying cause(s) of the dog’s problem to return its body to balance. If you are not sure whether canine osteopathy is right for your dog and would like to discuss treatment with us, please contact us with your queries.

Why might my dog need treatment?

Traumas and Accidents: falls, road traffic collisions, slipping, fighting

Repetitive Activities: jumping on and off the sofa, in and out of the car

Competitions: Greyhound/Whippet racing, Agility dogs

Breed Weaknesses: Dogs with long backs and relatively short legs are prone to disc problems (e.g. Dachshunds); hip dysplasia (e.g. German Shepherds);
cervical vertebral instability (e.g. Weimaraners); osteochondritis dissecans
affecting the shoulders and elbows (e.g. Labrador Retrievers)

Lameness: Arthritic pain’s and hip dysplasia can cause the dog to compensate his/her walking gait, which can develop into secondary back problems.

Post surgery