Canine Conditions That Can Benefit From Massage Therapy

• Fast growing, large breeds (i.e. Great Danes, Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Newfoundland, etc.)

  that are more prone to injury

• Muscle atrophy (Due to a degenerative condition or decline in activity)

• Post surgical/injury recovery

• Soft tissue injuries

• Arthritis and degenerative joint conditions

• Anxiety/depression

Therapeutic Benefits of Massage Therapy

• Helps to maintain and improve their emotional health

  (Similar to humans, dogs are aware of their declining abilities as they age)

• Helps to relax dogs that are over stimulated by the world around them, creates trust

• Stimulates, strengthens and tones inactive muscles

• Reduces pain and inflammation

• Increases range of motion and flexibility

• Speeds up the healing process by way of increased circulation and oxygenation of muscles

• Improves respiratory and lymph function

• Helps to prevent injury: prepares a dog for activity by properly warming up muscles or cooling

  them down post activity

*The therapeutic services offered by Pawtherapy K9 Aquatic & Massage Centre are never

in place of veterinary medicine and only act as cooperative/complimentary modalities to the

treatment plan, outlined by your veterinarian. As such, a veterinary assessment and

referral must be completed and submitted, before we can assist in the care of your dog.*

What is K9 Kinesiology Taping?

Kinesiology Taping is a therapeutic taping technique used both in humans and animals, to aid in the

movement of the body, provide stability to muscles and joints, improve movement patterns and reduce

pain. Kinesiology tape differs from conventional bandaging tape, in that it stretches along the

longitudinal axis allowing it to provide support during exercise without restricting motion. Kinesiology

taping sessions are for dogs that may require an additional therapeutic aid. These taping techniques

can be used on their own or as an additional aid to the hydrotherapy and massage recovery plans.

Canine Conditions That Can Benefit From Kinesiology Tape

• Dogs experiencing neck/back/shoulder pain, hind end weakness

  or leg pain

• Disc bulges

• Lymphedema/post surgical swelling, contusions

• Proprioception issues due to degenerative conditions

• Agility or working dogs that are more prone to injury due to the

  strain on their muscles and joints

Therapeutic Benefits of Kinesiology Tape

• Decrease in pain

• Increased muscle strength

• Improved blood and lymph circulation

• Can assist with joint stability

• Stimulates proper proprioception and in turn promotes proper movement