Fear and Pain | safehands

Sep 10

Is your dog in pain?

I discuss chronic pain, why dogs don't cry out, what signs to look for and what you should do next if you suspect pain in your dog

Feb 12

Is your dog suffering in silence?

53% of 'healthy' dogs may be in pain. This is the conclusion of a vet who specialises in soft tissue pain. Could your dog be one of them?

Oct 11, 2023

Dogs and Fireworks

If your dog is experiencing pain, for example from arthritis or a muscular strain, they are likely to be even more reactive to loud noises.

Oct 9, 2023

Clinical Massage - a success story

Teddy was active until she her back injury in 2016 but has struggled since then. Canine Massage has helped turn her life around

Sep 20, 2023

How to help your anxious dog

Some dogs can be excessively anxious and stressed. But being stressed can have a negative impact on a dogs health. Here's why

Nov 23, 2021

It's official - Dogs have less pain after Clinical Massage!

Data from 527 dogs treated by Canine Massage Guild members was analysed. 95% of these dogs were in less pain and more mobile after treatment

Nov 8, 2021

I don't want my dog on pain medication, what else can I do?

As you can imagine, I hear this a lot. I know how you feel. Four years ago I had to make the "awful decision" to put my beautiful girl on...

Nov 23, 2020

Syringomyelia - helping your dog live with this condition

Syringomyelia commonly affects small breed dogs - find out more about the condition and how to manage it with general advice for owners