K9 Body Balance

23/04/2026

Empower yourself as your dogs primary care-giver so you can make informed choices on your dogs healthcare and longevity. Massage Makes A Difference. And there are thousands of dog owners who'd agree..Find your dogs local therapist that you can rely on, all our therapists trained for 2 years with Canine Massage Therapy Centre

https://www.k9-massageguild.co.uk/therapistregister/

05/04/2026

Clinical Canine Massage Therapy

Fantastic Opportunity - April Introductory Offer:

Did you know? - joint & age related problems in dogs (like arthritis & hip dysplasia), also affect the surrounding muscles, ligaments & fascia, contributing to movement restrictions as they try to adapt.

Movement becomes uncomfortable & they become:
less active
play less
slow down

All signs that most people associate with ‘my dog is just getting older’

Older doesn’t mean they have to struggle. If you support their body, you will see better mobility & more willingness to do the things they’ve always done before.

Clinical massage can help increase flexibility, remove tightness and provide comfort, & ultimately improving their quality of life.

It can be used as alongside other therapies, such as physio & hydrotherapy, to provide a holistic, multi- modal approach to your dog’s well being & mobility.

If you would like to try clinical massage for your dog - check out my April offer.
Message/Call me to book & check out my website for further information about how clinical massage can help your dog.

Fully insured & registered with the Canine Massage Guild.

April Offer:
50% off initial session & 25% off subsequent 2 follow up sessions.
OR
Book a muscular health check for £10 - a simple effective way to spot small changes before they become bigger problems

05/04/2026

22/03/2026

Interesting study - although a more in depth study would strengthen results. However, it does directly relate to a conference I attended on canine arthritis where supplements were talked about, and clinical results then were concluding that glucosamine & chondroitin had less effect and sometimes make symptoms worse.
Definitely worth looking at options when considering supplements 😊

In a 6-week head-to-head trial, a turmeric extract outperformed glucosamine + chondroitin. Dogs showed less pain and limping, better joint movement and weight-bearing, and improved activity and quality of life. Both helped, but turmeric consistently delivered stronger results.

This wasn’t a combo, it was a direct comparison: turmeric vs glucosamine + chondroitin.

Key insight: managing pain and protecting cartilage are not the same. Most joint supplements aim to support cartilage, not reduce pain. This study highlights the need for both approaches if you actually want to improve how dogs feel and move.

15/03/2026

For information:

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) updates in the law

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Amendment Act 2025 comes into effect on Wed. 18th March, 2026, bringing stronger laws to protect farm animals. This only applies to England and Wales.

● Unlimited fines – The old £1,000 maximum fine has been removed. Courts can now issue unlimited fines if a dog worries livestock.

● Greater police powers – Police can now seize dogs suspected of worrying livestock, collect evidence (including DNA), and enter premises with a warrant during investigations.

● More animals protected – The law now includes camelids such as alpacas and llamas, as well as other livestock.

● “Worrying” livestock doesn’t mean attacking – Your dog doesn’t have to bite an animal to break the law.Chasing, frightening, or stressing livestock is also an offence and can cause injury, miscarriage, or death.

● More locations covered – The law also applies when livestock are being moved along roads or public paths, not just when they’re in fields.

https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/18/law-changes-strengthen-protection-for-livestock/

12/02/2026

25/10/2025

24/10/2025

In this article we are going to consider jumping into and out of a car, something that most of our dogs do on a daily basis and we, as owners, take for granted. So why could jumping into or out of a car be harmful? Let's look at jumping out of a car first of all The first part of the dog to hit the....

23/10/2025

Gundogs play a vital role in the success of a shoot day, undertaking physically demanding work often in challenging environments with varied terrain, and so it is that we should consider them as hard-working athletes. Over the lifetime of a gundog their body will come under considerable stress, whet...