Osteopathy for Dogs
Your Dog's Path to Natural Healing
I’m passionate about helping your dog move and play better. Whether they’re dealing with joint stiffness, mobility issues, or age-related discomfort, I’ll work with their body’s natural healing abilities to restore balance and provide lasting relief.
As an experienced canine osteopath, I treat your using gentle, hands-on techniques to address the root causes of their discomfort. Often working from head to tail, we cover all muscle groups with a focus on the tight or sore ones. Some dogs, depending on the presentation often feel better instantly, and may get the zoomies. Equally the benefits may take longer to be seen with arthritic changes.
Canine Osteopathy Targets The Whole Body
Canine osteopathy is a comprehensive, hands-on approach that recognizes how your dog’s entire body works as one interconnected system.
Through gentle manipulation techniques to release restrictions and improve mobility, I can support your dog’s natural healing mechanisms and enhance their quality of life without medication or invasive procedures
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Back and Neck Problems
Lameness due to back or neck problems from rough play / tumbling etc.
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Reduced Performance
Reduced or inconsistent performances can be the result of an underlying injury or musculoskeletal change, treating these areas can have a positive effect on performance.
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Changes in Gait
Such as lameness in either the fore limb or hind limb, altered / , uneven gait or difficulty moving as normal.
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Behavioural Changes
Some behavioural changes can be a symptom of pain. Examples of these in dogs may be a reluctance to play, walk or eat. They can sometimes be more aggressive. Osteopathy may be able to help with these by treating the underlying causes.
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Age Related Issues
Although we cannot fix ageing related conditions such as arthritis, osteopaths can help in maintaining mobility for older dogs.
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Assisting in Rehabilitation
Including from minor injuries such as trips or falls as well as more serious injuries and even post surgery.
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Other Issues
Osteopathy works on finding the root cause of pain. We work on the musculoskeletal system, and cover all joints and muscles from head to toe.
Pricing For Dogs
Dogs are always prone to injuries from running, chasing, playing and eventually getting older. Osteopathic treatment for dogs helps reduce muscle tension, improve joint movement and get them feeling back to how they should be.
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Clinic Consultation
£60Based at Brathens Eco Park, these sessions take place in a professional, clinical environment. This is often the best choice for dogs who may be easily distracted by their home environment or for owners who prefer a dedicated space for assessment and treatment.
- Duration: Initial sessions are up to 60 minutes; follow-ups generally last 30-45 minutes depending on how the dog settles and responds.
- Note: Consent from your vet is strictly required if the issue is not for maintenance or preventative care, per the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. This will be discussed during our initial contact.
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Mobile Consultation
£70I bring the clinic to you, providing treatment from the comfort of a home your dog knows well. This is ideal for dogs that are nervous travelers or for those who find clinical environments stressful. By treating them in a relaxed, familiar space, we can ensure the best care is given.
- Duration: These sessions are typically 30–40 minutes. Dogs often have a limited attention span when in pain, and a focused session in a relaxed environment ensures the best therapeutic outcome.
- Note: Travel is included within a 15-mile radius of AB34 5AA. Consent from your vet is required as per the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966.
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Group Discounts
from £100For multiple dogs recieving follow-up treatment at the same place on the same day, there is a £10 discount per dog applied to the standard follow-up rate. This is £50/dog for a clinic consultation or £60/dog for a mobile consultation.
- Note: This is limited to 4 dogs on a clinic visit
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Dog and Owner
from £140A joint appointment designed to treat both the dog and the owner during the same home visit.
- Group Discounts: Additional dogs can be added for £60, Additional people can be added for £80
- Note: This applies for home visits only
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What is osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a type of manual therapy that uses our eyes and hands to find, diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions. Osteopaths apply a range of techniques to help reduce pain, increase joint mobility, relieve muscle tension and enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues, helping the body’s own healing mechanism.
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Whats the difference between an osteopath and a chiropractor?
Chiropractors focus mostly on spinal integrity, using x-rays of the spine to form a diagnosis and work on subluxations with spinal manipulation. Sessions are generally 15-20 mins and often recommended 2-3x per week. depending on the condition.
Osteopaths like to find the root cause of a problem, using palpation and examination of the body using orthopedic testing to confirm a working diagnosis. From there we then like to treat the symptoms and cause of pain, allowing the body to regain balance. Sessions generally last 30-45 mins and recommended 1-2x per week depending on the condition.
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What can osteopaths treat?
Osteopaths can treat a wide range of conditions including:
- Neck and back pain
- Headaches arising from cervicogenic origin
- Arthritis
- Shoulder and elbow pain
- Pelvic, hip and leg pain
- Tendon injury
- Pregnancy-related pain and postural problems
- Minor sports injuries including ligament and muscle strains
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What techniques do Osteopaths use?
Depending on your symptoms, some of the treatment methods I use include:
- Soft tissue massage
- Spinal manipulation
- Articulation and mobilisation of joints and muscles
- Muscle energy technique
- Stretching to encourage muscles to work against resistance
- Dry needling
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Will I feel sore after treatment?
As your body readjusts and adapts to the changes that occur during treatment, you may sometimes feel tired or even a little achey (soreness rather than pain) after treatment. If this happens, effects can last from 2-24 hours after treatment. After this you should feel much better!
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