Three weeks into effective, natural, no-side-effect treatments for painful ‘OA-pets’, let’s today focus and summarize my “no-regrets 25 minute a day at home pain relief program”
Start the day right – never look back in regret!
1. After waking up apply a warm wrap over hip joints and lower back for 5 to 10 minutes. Include a warm wrap over knee and elbow joints, if your pet seems stiff there.
2. Follow with massaging the warmed-up skin areas. Roll the loose skin between your three fingers gently. Use two directions 90 degrees apart. These 5 minutes loosens up your pet’s fascia and are a real gift of mobility.
3. End your “great day ahead prep” with a few gentle stretches of your furkid’s limbs. Always support both joint-forming bones (the one closer to your pet’s body and the one pointing towards the paw) when bending (flexing) and stretching. Stretch and flex each joint for 3- 5 times. You’ll be done in another 5 minutes.
Your 15 to 20-minute dedication makes a world of positive difference to your eternally grateful OA-pet! Always remember, your loving hands-on treatment is something that no treat, no professional treatment and no supplement can match.
Close the day and prepare for a restful night
by this bedtime gift to your furkid:
4. Just 5 minutes in the evening massage your pet’s back and limbs with magnesium oil solution, your best recipe for a good night’s rest for your pet and you, both. If your furkid is very furry, just massage the paws instead the limbs and back. Penetrating the skin, Magnesium solution instantly relaxes ligaments, joints and soothes the mind. This is how you and your pet get sleep that restores and improves health.
Weekend or Day-Off
Just one hour spent on an EPSOM salt home-spa wellness treatment earns you the above-and-beyond dedicated fur-parent badge!
Detox the body, reduce inflammation and pain, and allow the mind to calm down. This together-time is simply priceless!
5. An EPSOM salt “sitting” or floating bath is one of the most special health gifts that you and your pet can enjoy and benefit from together, at the same time!
Make this a special treat for your pet and yourself by using the same EPSOM salt water bath for your pet and your own feet to soak – at the same time! 😊
My personal tip: Sweeten those 30-40 minute with a stash of tasty snacks for you and your furkid, some calming music and even some social – media time for you (both).
As a full-time working pet-mom myself I managed to squeeze these
20 minutes a day routine into my daily schedule. The result: precious memories of spending time with my old boy Fringe. When he passed on rather unexpectedly, I could and can look back without any regrets.
Aren’t our pets worth our time and effort? They give us so much and ask for so little in return. Let’s not miss out on the good only we as pet-pawrents are able to provide for our furkids!
For next week I move on to helpful information about “OA-improvements for sale” and how to choose supplements that are worth your money to benefit your osteoarthritis-pained pet!
Wishing you and your pet only the best,
Dr Susanna
