Osteopathy for dogs
Osteopathy for dogs is a holistic care approach focused on canine wellbeing. It is becoming more and more popular among pet owners who are concerned about the health of their faithful four-legged friends. This therapeutic practice is based on the principle that the body of a dog is an interconnected system, in which any imbalance can lead to health problems. Inspired by human osteopathic medicine, osteopathy for dogs aims to restore balance and mobility to the body, through the use of gentle techniques.
The principle of osteopathy for dogs involves evaluating the animal as a whole, taking its body structure, its musculoskeletal system and its general wellbeing into account. It can be used in a multitude of cases (joint pain, muscular disorders, posture problems and many others). Osteopathy can also help improve the quality of life of older dogs, by working on the dog’s physical signs of ageing.
Effective care for your dog begins with a dialogue with the dog’s owner.
What is the reason for the consultation? Can you give a precise description of your dog’s symptoms? When did you first observe these symptoms? Have you noticed any behavioural changes in your dog? (aggression, lethargy, loss of appetite, fatigue, etc.) Has your dog had any surgical operations previous medical issues you are aware of? Have you noticed any weight fluctuations in your dog? Can you describe your dog’s eating routine?
Following this interview, an initial assessment of the symptoms can be drawn up. Subsequently, the practitioner will observe the dog and observe the following:
The dog’s mobility
Its posture
Its general physical condition
Based on these elements, the practitioner will decide which techniques will be necessary to improve the dog’s health. Then the handling phase will take place, based on gentle and non-invasive handling techniques for your animal. Monitoring over time and regular dialogue with the owner will allow the dog’s progress to be monitored
Prices
dog
90.40 CAD
cat
90.40 CAD
horse
146.90 CAD
- Prices vary depending on the species of animals and their location (HST are included).
- Travel costs to be expected.
- Possibility of making preferential rates for professionals with several animals to follow.
- For animal protection associations or shelters, prices are halved.
When to call?
Whether they are working dogs, apartment dogs, sports dogs or house keepers, our companions need osteopathic care.
The same is true for cats whether they are indoors or outdoors.
The ideal follow-up is 2 to 4 sessions per year.
For what reason?
- In prevention: to remove the dysfunctions before the animal compensates
- Follow-up of an aging dog (osteoarthritis, difficulty moving)
- Follow-up of a growing dog
- Follow-up of breeding dogs (difficulty mounting a female dog, fertility)
- Follow-up of breeding female dogs (before/after farrowing, after breastfeeding, before the next mating/litter)
- Pre and post operative follow-up
- Follow-up after amputation/removal of an eye
- Shock or traumatic event (regular and brutal games with other animals, falls, accident)
- Lameness, stiffness, irregularity, body aches
- Difficulty getting up, lying down, sitting down
- Stop jumping in the car/on the couch
- Sudden sensitivity (during petting)
- Behaviour change
- Digestive problem (regular diarrhea, loose stools, vomiting without medical reason, loss of appetite)
- Follow-up during pathologies: Respiratory (asthma, kennel cough, etc.)
- Dermatological (frequent licking, allergies, etc.)
- Orthopedic (back pain, tendinitis, dysplasia, sprain, dislocation, etc.)
- Urinary (urinary tract infections, kidney failure, kidney stones, etc.)
- Ear inflammation
