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Muscle Monday This week's muscle is Longissimus dorsi. This muscle has attachments to the cervical spine, from between t...
01/06/2026

Muscle Monday

This week's muscle is Longissimus dorsi.

This muscle has attachments to the cervical spine, from between the withers to the lower back. This then connects to fascia that continues on to the middle gluteal muscle. This is the biggest and longest muscle of the spine.

Action
The Longissimus dorsi lifts the head and neck. Lateral flexion of the trunk and neck. Extends the back and loins. It aids lateral flexion and is part of the group of muscles that aid propulsion.

Dysfunction

- Can cause stiff vertebrae
- Restricted lateral flexion of the body
- Stiff back

Shout out Saturday Meet Rufus.Rufus has just had his 6th session with Louise for Hind limb weakness. He absolutely smash...
30/05/2026

Shout out Saturday

Meet Rufus.

Rufus has just had his 6th session with Louise for Hind limb weakness. He absolutely smashed today's session 💦🌊

I'm so incredibly proud of how far Rufus has come on his first session he was nervous of coming into the hydrotherapy room that he now waltz in with no issues.
He has built up his confidence with the treadmill so much. Rufus and I have now built an incredible bond that he is happy and knows he is secure to do his hydro treatment. That and his treats which consists of blueberries 🫐 and sausages.

Facts Friday Did you know? Dogs only sweat from their paws and have to cool down from panting. Dogs paws have sweat oili...
29/05/2026

Facts Friday

Did you know?

Dogs only sweat from their paws and have to cool down from panting.

Dogs paws have sweat oilier than humans which contain a lot of chemicals only detected by other dogs.

Photo from scenthound

What dog breed was owned by Sherlock Holmes? 1. Beagle2. Labrador 3. German shepherd 4. Bloodhound Answers below ...
28/05/2026

What dog breed was owned by Sherlock Holmes?

1. Beagle
2. Labrador
3. German shepherd
4. Bloodhound

Answers below

Photo brittannica

Muscle Monday Latissimus dorsi Is sometimes described as the broadest muscle of the back.It's a triangler shape and star...
25/05/2026

Muscle Monday

Latissimus dorsi

Is sometimes described as the broadest muscle of the back.
It's a triangler shape and starts at the back of the withers and along the spine and the lower back. Here it connects onto a sheets of fascia (lumbar aponeurosis) which continues over the loins and into the gluteals. The lower part attaches to the back of the humerus under the shoulder joint.
The action of the latissimus dorsi is to draw the shoulder blade down and retracts. It's crucial for retraction and pulling actions.
Also supporting the spine in movement especially during high speed activities.

This muscle works heavily on dogs that
- jump, run and pull (canicross, agility, fly all)
- climbing up stairs/ramps etc
- turning suddenly during play or stopping.

Dysfunction signs can include
- reduced reach
- forelimb lameness
- discomfort with going up and down stairs
- posture can look 'tucked up' or reluctant to stretch
- tension through ribs and lower back.

Happy Friday everyone, we hope you're all staying cool in this heat. It is potentially getting hotter over the weekend/...
22/05/2026

Happy Friday everyone, we hope you're all staying cool in this heat. It is potentially getting hotter over the weekend/next week.
Please please do not walk your dogs in the heat. Please test the floor before taking them out. If your foot or back of your hand cannot last 5 seconds on the asphalt then it is far too hot for paws.
Walk in the shade if needed for a quick toilet break and preferably grass not artificial grass.

For walks either very early in the morning or the evening is best. But they will not die from a missed walk in this heat. Provide fresh water and cool/shady places to rest. You can use cool mats if needed but please do not place a damp towel over your dog as this can cause them to heat up as the heat evaporates from your dog it gets trapped in the towel. They're better off lying on a damp towel.

Make sure bunnies and guinea pigs are not in direct sunlight and consider bringing them in doors somewhere cool away from the heat outside.
Remember to enjoy summer but take steps to protect all pets.

Trivia Thursday How many teeth does an adult dog have? 1. 362. 503. 484. 42Photo yumoveAnswers below ...
14/05/2026

Trivia Thursday

How many teeth does an adult dog have?

1. 36
2. 50
3. 48
4. 42

Photo yumove
Answers below

Do dogs dream?Yes it is believed that dogs have a REM (rapid eye movement) phase. This is when we tend to dream. This is...
08/05/2026

Do dogs dream?

Yes it is believed that dogs have a REM (rapid eye movement) phase. This is when we tend to dream. This is where we also digest the day to help build up emotional resilience. For dogs it's a healthy part of sleep and mental processing of new experiences, organising memories and emotions. Supporting learning may contribute to emotional regulation. Puppies tend to dream more often as they are processing new experiences. Senior dogs may dream more. Also smaller breeds tend to have frequent dreams whereas large breeds have longer stretches. It's important not to wake your dog up even if they bark or cry so we don't disturb their natural way of emotional recognition.
We might see our dogs do the following things in REM sleep
- paws twitching
- change in breathing
- eye flickering
- whimpering
- barking
- body twitching
- tail swishing/swinging


Trivia Thursday How do dogs cool themselves down? 1. Panting 2. Sweating 3. Licking 4. Sleeping ...
07/05/2026

Trivia Thursday

How do dogs cool themselves down?

1. Panting
2. Sweating
3. Licking
4. Sleeping

Friday facts- Dogs have a highly developed sense of touch which they use to communicate with other animals and humans. A...
01/05/2026

Friday facts

- Dogs have a highly developed sense of touch which they use to communicate with other animals and humans. A dog's body is covered in touch sensitive nerve endings and they have touch sensitive hairs called vibrissae or whiskers on their muzzle or above their eyes.
- Dogs have 5 categories of touch receptors within the skin, which allows them to discriminate between different types of touch. The most sensitive places on a dog are along the spine and back of the tail.
- 5 categories of touch receptors within their skin discriminate between different types of touch - pain body movement and position, temperature, pressure and chemical stimulation
-Human touch can be seen as calming, affectionate, playful, attention seeking, threatening or communicating a behaviour cue.
Dogs have a generalised touch sensation. They will use their mouths to grab and lift then they combine this with senses to gather information.
- Dogs are sentient beings and they feel pain and specific emotions
- The body's mechanism for posture and balance is the vestibular system.
- Puppies foot pads are extremely sensitive including skin between the pads. Pulling them or nicking them causes them to jump or cry

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Meopham Veterinary Hospital, Wrotham Road, Meopham, Gravesend
Kent
DA130QG

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Tuesday 11:45am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 2:30pm
Thursday 8am - 2:30pm
Friday 8:15am - 12pm

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