6 Easy Fitness Tips for Conditioning your Dog

Are you intrigued about starting fitness with your dog and need some tips on how best to start? There are many reasons to start a fitness program for

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Walking my dog is the worst!

“Walking my dog is the worst!” Yes!  I’ve said it myself! The main reason why owners do not walk their dogs is probably that it is not fun.

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After surgery/injury – Will his muscles return to normal?

Dock Diving!!!! This is a big question:  My dog has had surgery/an injury. Will his muscles return to normal – by themselves?   According to Michelle Monk, leading

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Soft tissue injuries and their effect on your pet’s joints

Soft tissue injuries include injuries to muscle, tendons and ligaments. They come in the form of sprains or strains and tears or ruptures.   1. Sprains and strains.

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Your dog’s sexy 6-pack – core essentials!

You know that having a strong core is good for you. The same applies to your dog! A strong core goes beyond the doggy “6-pack”. Daily tasks like

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Iliopsoas muscle? Never heard of her….

Dogs with groin or iliopsoas muscle issues are a common source of injury, chronic pain and lameness in a dog’s hind limb. More common than you may think!

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Exercising Your Puppy Safely

Puppies should be exercised differently to adult dogs. Their bone growth plates have not fully formed (closed), and a puppy’s body cannot safely handle long periods or high

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5 Conditions for Which Rehab Therapy Is Especially Useful

Rehabilitation Therapy is gaining popularity with phenomenal results – even right here in South Africa.  To follow are some conditions which rehab has proved extremely helpful.  Tell us

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Play is serious business when it comes to Puppies’ Bones

Exercise not only builds the puppies’ bodies, it helps build their minds. However, inappropriate exercise that’s not suitable for a puppy’s age and level of development can cause significant

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Floating kneecaps?

What is this about Floating Kneecaps? Typically found in smaller breeds, there is painful condition known as floating kneecaps, or luxating patellas. Learn what causes the condition and

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