Looking at the whole dog

Their story.
Their own kind of care.

Shanice works with dogs with a range of orthopaedic and soft tissue needs, with veterinary consent. Talk to her about your dog’s individual circumstances.

ArthritisWear and change within a joint, common in older dogs and after earlier injury.Cruciate ligament injuryInjury to the ligament that stabilises the stifle, the dog’s knee.Elbow dysplasiaA developmental difference in how the elbow joint forms, usually seen in young dogs.Hip dysplasiaA developmental difference in how the hip joint forms, which often leads to arthritis.HypertonicityMuscle held in a permanently raised state of tension that will not fully release.IVDDIntervertebral disc disease, where disc material presses on the spinal cord.Luxating patellaA kneecap that slips out of its groove, most often in smaller breeds.Myofascial painPain coming from muscle and the fascia surrounding it, rather than from a joint.Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)A developmental problem where joint cartilage fails to form properly in young dogs.SpondylosisBony growths that form along the spine, often with age.SprainsAn overstretched or partly torn ligament, usually after a twist or awkward landing.StrainsAn overstretched or torn muscle or tendon, often from overexertion.Trigger pointsTight, irritable spots within a muscle that can refer pain elsewhere in the body.

Appointments & enquiries

Let’s talk about
your dog.

Get in touch to discuss your dog’s needs and arrange a home visit.

Enquire about a session Or give me a call: 07917 384755

Their story.Their own kind of care.

Let’s talk aboutyour dog.

Their story.
Their own kind of care.

Let’s talk about
your dog.