Trek & Train K9 Osteopath

•  Lameness or limping, altered gaits due to injury or arthritis.
• Accidents, Agility, Gun dog Field injures, falls, injuries sustained through fighting, Even a cut pad can alter the gait leading to overuse or additional injury. Falls caused by chasing prey over fences or streams . Stumbling injures in elderly dogs.
• Competitive dogs, Agility, Flyball, Dance to music , Show Dogs.
• Breed specific musculoskeletal problems-hip and elbow dysplasia. Disc problems in dogs with long backs 
• Repetitive strains from Agility, Show Dogs, Working Dogs, Companion Dogs, Greyhound or Whippets. Overuse for elderly arthritis dogs jumping into the car, on the sofa, up the stairs.
• Behavioural Changes-aggression, reluctance to walk or climb into the car,grooming difficulty's and discomfort. 
• Ageing complaints, reluctance to walk,get into the car or sofa, stiffness, pain, immobility, reduced walking capacity.
• Rescue dogs & Fearful dogs- can all benefit. Increased anxiety can lead to increased cortisol putting the body into a "fight or flight" situation leading to increased muscle tension.

Competitive Agility can lead to overuse injuries, check ups at the end and start of season can help to  highlight potential problems.