MOBILITY

Every day they are aging, and they will age even faster if they are not moving or operating in the ways they are meant to Dogs are meant to move on a daily basis. In fact, each specific breed has a role, a job, to fulfill in which involves movement.

For example, the Corgi:

The Corgi’s role of herding cattle descends from its time back in Pembroke, Wales. This means, these little long bodied, short legged pups did a load of running, while using and relying on their speed, joint health, and cardiovascular system.

“A dogs genetic potential cannot be reached through a sedentary lifestyle”

What does this mean?

WHATARESOMEWAYSYOUCANHELP PREVENTDISCOMFORT&INFLAMMATION FORYOURDOG?

Help them stay active through healthy movement!

Start practicing daily movement that allows your dog to express their body through walking, running, swimming, etc Movement for dogs helps stimulate their lymphatic system, which helps their bodies eliminate toxins that build up Movement for them also of course stimulates healthy circulatory flow, helping them keep their blood healthy, while delivering oxygen to the tissue, helping to decrease inflammation

Sources:

(CollegeofAnimalChiropractic&VibeThemes,Importanceofmovement!2014)

We need to ensure that our dogs are being exposed to movements that can help them stimulate their bodies, engaging their genetic potential, while also making sure they are not being over or under worked, through movement as both can lead to increased inflammation.

Signs your dog has inflammation issues:

Limping and/or stiffness

Lethargy

Loss of Appetite

Irritability

Depression (look for body language)

Frequent slipping while walking around Licking, chewing or even biting the area thats in discomfort

Swollen pads

Eye Redness or Drooping Lids