Just like humans, as your dog ages their body can slow down as the muscles and joints struggle to work as they once did in their younger years.

They may become afflicted with arthritis and have to deal with muscle atrophy as a result. Just like in humans, old age can be painful for both body and mind.

The aging process results in loss of muscle tone which adds stress on the joints as they are no longer well supported by adequate muscle mass.

Loss of muscle mass also leads to a loss of balance and flexibility, resulting in inactivity, stiffness and pain for our loved canine family members.

Inactivity and loss of muscle fast tracks the ageing process and increases the risk of injury from slips, falls and strains.

Apart from the physical dilemmas your dog may experience, the psychological impact of ageing should not be underestimated. After a long time living an active lifestyle it can be a significant shock to an elderly dog to have to start slowing down. 

Your dog might not be their happy self anymore and maybe even show signs of depression.

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How can Massage Therapy help?

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Canine Massage Therapy can help restore vitality back to your elderly dogs body, targeting the whole body and mind. Our therapy techniques are a safe and sure way to give your dog the best chance to live a long and healthy life.

Canine Massage Therapy reduces stiffness, loosens muscles and stimulates weak and inactive muscles which helps compensate for inactivity caused by the ageing process.

It helps our ageing dogs get to their feet more easily and stabilise themselves with less difficulty and pain.

Massage keeps muscles toned, slowing down muscle atrophy and musculoskeletal degeneration.

It increases circulation by bringing nutrients, oxygen and warmth to the muscles as well as releasing built up toxins from inactive muscles.

Massage can reduce the tightness of shortened muscles around arthritic joints which results in a more even pressure therefore diminishes the degenerative process in the cartilage of the joint. Most importantly it helps alleviate the pain caused by bone surfaces rubbing together thus giving your dog a better quality of life.

Psychologically Massage Therapy can help to achieve a more balanced emotional state in your dog as it releases endorphins into the bloodstream that act as natural pain killers and mood elevators. The result is a happier and more balanced dog that is coping better emotionally with the ageing process.

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