28/07/2023
Old dogs need massage too! 😄
🐕 Cinco is 13 years old and he has had problems for a long time, he was in need of pain killer shots every 4-6 weeks just to get by. There came a time when even the painkillers were not enough, he was dragging his right rear leg, not having power in his steps and he even fell on the stairs.
Cinco's pet parents, a couple who were regular clients of mine at Studio Frid asked me if I could treat him? I've said that I like a challenge, but I cannot promise anything. A body is a body, so I've applied my experience with the human body to the dog's. Honestly I did not know what to expect, I just did my best with the old chap.
There's something beautiful about working with animals, it is an honest and truthful endeavor. They can't talk and they didn't learn to suppress their nature. So all communication goes through touch and presence. If they feel comfortable, they will let you know, if something hurts them they will let you know.
I've found it amazing that even though I work on a painful spot on Cinco, I know it hurts him, yet at the same time he looks at me and licks my hand asking me to continue. He 'feels' that I'm doing the right thing, I'm there to help him and he is letting me do the work.
He is literally asking for it with his eyes.
I gave the first treatment to Cinco on the 6th of April and he went without any painkiller shot for over 3 months! I was astounded to hear about this when I've got a call back from Cinco's guardians in the middle of July! Some problems started to show up again, but I was on holiday and could not be there for Cinco, until I arrived back to Norway.
I've met him on the 27th of July and he was still going without the painkiller shot. 😮 Remember, he used to have a new shot in every 4-6 weeks, in the last 9 months!
I gave him another treatment and he immediately started to get the power back in his right leg, his left paw rotated and faced forwards and he was walking well again. Today, the day after, he is reportedly doing good and enjoying a summer boat trip with his human companions.
Even if you can't teach an old dog new tricks, they can be still helped. A lot!
Enjoy your summer everyone! 🌞
~Zoltan
