This is Marlow. My client's dog who has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia. As a therapist I do see a lot of hip dysplasia problem dogs due to inbreeding. In Marlow's case, he was in pain and couldn't even stand up and stopped eating. He was on pain killers and a type of glucosamine prescribed by the vet (i cannot remember the name right now). The first therapy I did, he was uncomfortable, in pain when I touched his hip area.
During his second treatment, I decided to use some essential oils while treating him. I use the Young Living Oils. Now Marlow is a very excitable dog and he will not relax and sit down. The second session with the oils, I applied lavender first to relax him, followed by peace and calm and finally Pan away. Immediately I could see him relaxing, calming down. While I do not apply the oils on his skin directly, (I rubbed on my hands first to release the smells), the aroma from the oils is sufficient to calm this excitable dog. He allowed me to slowly treat his hind hip area and there was no pain when I did the rotations and stretches on him. At the end, he relaxed and slept.
The third time, again I used the oils on him while treating him. He has his favourite oils and he chose calm and peace and pan away. Now Pan Away oil is an essential oil blend and it helps with aches and pains..that's why he chose it. He relaxed immediately upon smelling the oil and even lied down on the side that has hip dysplasia.
Why am I writing this? Well, as a therapist I'm constantly looking for ways for dogs to relax and calm down during treatment and the young living oils are great for the treatment. It complements what I do very well. When the dog is relaxed, I can concentrate on what needs to be done.
Marlow is off his pain killers, his walk is better but hip dysplasia cases, there are no cures unless you take him / her for operation and even that there is no guarantee. The therapy will help to slow down the degeneration process of the muslces, strengthen the muscles that holds the socket and ball of the bone.
For those interested in the therapy, I can be contacted on irenefrancine@happydogz.com.my
