Yes there is. It is called Bowen Therapy: also look for a doggie swimming pool. Swimming is very useful. Has he got Arthritis? hip problems? Make sure his bed is not hard or high off the ground. I hope he is an indoor dog, as the cold air can make the pain worse. Also ask your vet if he should be exercised or not. Sometimes it also helps old dogs a great deal if you help him getting up. And don’t have slippery floors like wooden floors, they make it worse. And how about a change of diet, a natural diet with fresh meat and lots of green vegetables. Look into this site too:
Hi, there are those new pedigree sticks which dogs can eat, one every day for 6 weeks and they are really good for their joints etc. You can buy them in the supermarket from Pedigree and I think they are called ‘Bounce’.
You can probably get some equipment from handicappedpets.com
A vet can recommend a physical therapist, since it would probably be safer to start with a professional. LandofPureGold.com lists places in your area by State. If you scroll down the list a mobility stroller. If you go to petcarerx.com they list under non prescription meds. things for arthritis and pain – that are safe for dogs. We used to use glucosamine and chondroitin-make sure you use the proper amount by dog size. The vet had given us rimadyl for pain. There may be How to books at the library. But you would probably be better off knowing what you are doing – so you don’t hurt him further. Nothing is wrong with a warm bath or massage. But anything else I would check with a vet, who can give referrals as well. Good Luck. I hope he improves.
I have done this with HORSES… it works wonders! TOUCHING is very healing to any living being! I think that is great! Kristin K-Lynn’s Min Pins -
Yes there is. It is called Bowen Therapy: also look for a doggie swimming pool. Swimming is very useful. Has he got Arthritis? hip problems? Make sure his bed is not hard or high off the ground. I hope he is an indoor dog, as the cold air can make the pain worse. Also ask your vet if he should be exercised or not. Sometimes it also helps old dogs a great deal if you help him getting up. And don’t have slippery floors like wooden floors, they make it worse. And how about a change of diet, a natural diet with fresh meat and lots of green vegetables. Look into this site too:
You can definitely do physiotherapy on your dogs – you can try asking at your vets to see if they have a nurse that will show you how to do it.
Hi, there are those new pedigree sticks which dogs can eat, one every day for 6 weeks and they are really good for their joints etc. You can buy them in the supermarket from Pedigree and I think they are called ‘Bounce’.
You can probably get some equipment from handicappedpets.com
A vet can recommend a physical therapist, since it would probably be safer to start with a professional. LandofPureGold.com lists places in your area by State. If you scroll down the list a mobility stroller. If you go to petcarerx.com they list under non prescription meds. things for arthritis and pain – that are safe for dogs. We used to use glucosamine and chondroitin-make sure you use the proper amount by dog size. The vet had given us rimadyl for pain. There may be How to books at the library. But you would probably be better off knowing what you are doing – so you don’t hurt him further. Nothing is wrong with a warm bath or massage. But anything else I would check with a vet, who can give referrals as well. Good Luck. I hope he improves.
I was going to suggest finding where your nearest dog pool is. See somebody beat me to it.
Some vets have an accupuncture practitioner too. Might help?
Hydrotherapy is great and also acupuncture, I’ve seen that work wonders on dogs.