In part two we will be looking at postural signs that can indicate an underlying problem which may be causing your dog difficulty. Most people assume that if their dog can run and jump they do not have any musculoskeletal problems. Surely if they were in pain they wouldn’t do that, would they? …
Feline behaviourist Julie-Anne Thorne reviews this book about pet wellness that demonstrates how a reasonable combination of proven Western veterinary know-how and time-tested Eastern therapies can promote health and vitality for your furry companion.
Julie Anne Lee gathered together some of the world’s best holistic vets, practitioners and healers to discuss solutions to the stress experienced by our animals and ourselves during the 2020 lockdown – find out more, watch the videos and read The Science of Nature magazine here.
Yes, separation anxiety is a thing for dogs too. Vet Nurse Morag Sutherland gives us potential solutions to aid a more comfortable return to work.
With a soar in the demand for puppies, and the humans being in the house 24/7, we need to make sure our dogs can cope as we ease out of lockdown.
An experienced vet nurse and dog behaviourist questions who has governance over dog trainers and hails the arrival of the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter
Ralph started to withdraw into himself during lock-down. Getting some advice from someone who understands dog behaviour was all it took to get him happy again.
Whilst the first choice for pain management is often medication, there are many non-pharmaceutical ways to manage pain. It is important to use a multimodal approach to get the best overall pain management for each individual animal patient, with the least amount of drug induced side effects. One of the most versatile, effective and all-encompassing non-pharmaceutical methods of managing pain is the use of hydrotherapy.
There are a number of dedicated canine sports medicine and rehabilitation facilities in the UK. These practitioners are uniquely placed to improve the animal’s emotional, cognitive and physical well-being, and recovery speed, prevent re-injury, promote longevity and, in some cases, improve sports performance. Multiple factors are at play including age, nutrition, fitness, stress level, immune status and circulation.