A friend of ours was telling us a story about someone she knew who hired a canine massage practitioner to work on their dog. The dog was apparently older, had severe arthritis, didn’t want to move around, and the owner felt that massage would be a good way to help provide some pain relief so the dog would want to be more mobile.

I was reading a back issue of one of our favorite magazines, The Whole Dog Journal, and came across an interesting article about fish oil as a supplement for dogs. In addition to improving skin and coat, the article reminded me that fish oil is a great supplement for dogs who have a number of conditions that we see regularly here at Rocky’s Retreat. For instance, fish oil

Well it’s easy for most dogs! Here’s a short video showing Sam, and his “dad” David, getting Sam on the treadmill for the first time. Treadmills made especially for dogs are a great way to exercise your dog because you can control speed and time, and make sure they have workouts that not only build muscle but strengthen their cardiovascular and respiratory systems as well.

When we speak of exercising your dog and suggest using a treadmill, people ask why they just can’t use the same treadmill they use to exercise at home.  Actually you can but it’s important to understand the differences between the two before you make that decision for your dog. Here are some important differences to…

It’s a new year, and we know one of the top things on people’s minds right now is how to become healthier. When you’re thinking about ways to improve your health, think about your dog as well. What can you do to keep your dog healthy – physically, emotionally, and mentally? Here are just a few ideas.

We are the only Orlando dog boarding and Orlando doggie day care center that has an indoor heated pool for dogs. See it for yourself by scheduling a tour!

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