How To Help Your Arthritic Dog

Live A Longer, Healthier Life

In As Little As 5 Minutes A Day!

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QUICK GUIDE FOR

DOGS WITH ARTHRITIS

FOR TIME POOR OWNERS

FREE E-GUIDE

W h y Y o u ' r e H e r e . . .You’ve downloaded this e-guide which means you have concerns about Arthritis affecting your

dog’s quality of life.

You want to help your dog RELIEVE their Arthritic PAIN and SLOW DOWN the process.

You might already be doing something, but you want to do more to help

your dog to get a BETTER OUTCOME MORE QUICKLY. 

You’d like to learn NON-INVASIVE ways of treating Arthritis.

You might want to do MORE than just giving your dog pain meds.

But you’re TIME POOR! And you probably feel GUILTY for not doing more to help your dog …

Or you’d like to learn NEW things to keep your dog COMFORTABLE as

they get older and set them up for a HEALTHIER FUTURE.

You’re looking for a QUICK and EFFECTIVE way to ...

If that’s you, you’re in the right place.

MANAGE your dog’s ARTHRITIS

SLOW it down and ...

PREVENT it from spreading to other joints

W h y Y o u ' r e H e r e . . .Degenerative issues like Arthritis can cause ... 

So I want to share with you 5 quick and effective, life-changing, even life-extending

strategies I use to help hundreds of dogs with Arthritis, and show you how you can

pull them all together and integrate them seamlessly into your busy schedule.

These are proven and effective strategies I use every day to help dogs just like yours. 

Pain and misery for our dogs as they age

Their day to day life becomes harder

They can no longer enjoy life and many of their activities in the way they used to

It can shorten their life and time together with you

If you start to use what you will learn now, it can be a GAME CHANGER for your dog.

And if you love what you've learned, you'll want to check out our

FAST TRACK ONLINE PROGRAM at the end of this e-guide ...

W h o A m I . . . I'm Tim Norris and I'm a

certified Canine Rehab

Practitioner and registered

Acupuncturist.

My passion is helping older dogs and dogs with Arthritis

live longer with the best quality of life possible, and teach

their owners simple and effective techniques to help give

them more months, even years with their dog, and better

still … do it in the fastest possible way.

I have helped over 80% OF THE DOGS I work with affected

by Arthritic symptoms get a positive outcome and an

improvement in their quality of life.

So you can trust the information I share with you in this e-

guide is valuable. It’s practical and effective and is based in

reality and not theory.

I’ve been featured on 2UE Talking Pets Radio Show, and a

variety of newspapers and publications, including The Daily

Telegraph, Dogs Life Magazine, and Pets Magazine.

working with people as a sports therapist, corrective

exercise specialist and Acupuncturist.

I have over 12 years

experience working with

dogs and over 20 years 

Using the strategies in this e-guide for as little as 5

minutes a day consistently can …

Reduce the pain and discomfort from their Arthritis

Slow down the degeneration process and reduce the

risk of other joints being affected by Arthritis

Help your dog feel and move better, with the best

quality of life possible

… adding months, even years to their lives ...

… SO THEY CAN BE WITH YOU FOR LONGER.

SOLUTION

Pippa is a 9 year old Golden Retriever with Arthritis in her elbows and wrists. Her local vet referred her to me for sometreatment to help support the medication she was taking to relieve her symptoms.

PIPPA'S STORY

‘Tim treated our almost 9 year old Retriever Pippa recently.

Poor Pip was in a bad way after a bone infection and ongoing Arthritis. She had trouble walking, would stumble and couldn’t negotiate stairs anymore. She was very sad.

With Tim’s help and strategies, we now have our beautiful girl back again!’ MARY

STRATEGY #1: MASSAGEWhy would I Massage my dog?

Effective way to help keep your dog pain free

and moving well.

A great way to spend quality bonding time

with your four legged friend

Massaging your dog regularly can have a

significant effect on their quality of life and

longevity

What are the benefits of Massaging

my dog?

Reduce pain and stiffness

Improve flexibility and joint mobility

Help maintain muscle tone for dogs and ease

the natural effects of aging

What sort of pressure should I use?

A light pressure initially, especially if your dog

has sore or tight areas 

Be aware of your dog’s body language and

reactions as you massage them, and stop if

they are uncomfortable

When would I not massage my dog?

If in doubt always check with your local vet

first

As a general rule, do not massage your dog

within 48 hours of surgery or in the early

and later stages of pregnancy

There might be infection or skin conditions

where massage might not be appropriate,

so always check with your vet first

How often should I massage my dog

and for how long?

We will cover this in our Fast Track Online

Program, as it can vary from dog to dog

M A S S A G E T E C H N I Q U E S BACK LEG REGION

Thumb Pad Pushes 

Using just the pad below your thumb, gently stroke down towards your dog’s knee joint 

If you are comfortable with this technique, alternate using both hands. This helps build more

flow and rhythm 

Notes

Repeat for up to 60 seconds

STRATEGY #2: USING A HEAT PACKWhy would I use a heat pack?

To relieve tightness and soreness 

They are simple to use and often give

immediate relief and can be combined with

tools like massage to create a stronger effect

for your dog

What are the benefits of using a heat

pack for my dog?

Reduce pain and discomfort

Improve the mobility of your dog’s joints and

help your dog perform their day to day

activities easier

They can have a calming and soothing effect

which helps your dog to relax

How hot should the heat pack be?

Always err on the cooler side initially, until you

know the level of heat your dog is

comfortable with 

Some dogs prefer more heat than others so

watch your dog’s reactions carefully to gauge

the right temperature for them

How long should I keep the heat pack

on my dog for?

This can vary from dog to dog, so be guided

by what your dog is comfortable with 

5 to 10 minutes is a good duration, but some

days your dog might be more comfortable

with a shorter time

Pay close attention to your dog whilst the

heat pack is on them

Never leave them unattended

Are there any times I should not use a

heat pack on my dog?

If your dog has an open wound or skin

condition

Not all dogs may enjoy the sensation of a

heat pack on them, so please respect their

wishes, and never force it on them if they

are not comfortable with it

H E A T P A C K T E C H N I Q U E LOWER BACK REGION

Place the heat pack directly on your dog’s lower back

Notes

Find the correct area by feeling for the end of your dog’s rib cage and running your finger

directly upwards to your dog’s spine, to give you your first reference point 

Trace your finger up from the front of your dog’s thigh until it reaches your dog’s spine which

give you your second reference point

Place the heat pack approximately half way between the two points

STRATEGY #3: DIET

Good nutrition is a vital part of your dog’s health care. The goal is to feed your dog a diet that

supports their health as much as possible.

Here are 2 quick tips you can use to help enhance your dog’s diet and help reduce the inflammation

associated with Arthritis.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids 

Help reduce inflammation and help balance the fats

in your dog’s diet 

Good sources of Omega 3’s you can add simply to your

dog’s diet are Sardines and Mackerel. These are often

easily found in your local supermarket

Organ Meat 

Is the equivalent of a multi-vitamin for your dog and

can be the most nutrient rich part of their diet 

Often found in supermarkets or your local butcher

should be able to supply it for you

Vary the organ meat you feed your dog. Liver,

Kidney and Heart are good sources of organ meat

and can be easily added to your dog bowl

Organ meat should make up no more than 15% of

your dog’s diet and if you are feeding liver, no more

than 10% of your dog’s diet Please remember when you do add something

new to your dog’s diet, we suggest adding just

one thing at a time, and on alternate days

initially to give their bodies time to adjust and

minimise the risk of any possible digestive

upsets initially.

QUICK TIPS

STRATEGY #4: STRENGTH &

What are strength and conditioning exercises?

Exercises that strengthen your dog’s muscles,

to help them build or maintain good muscle

tone

Includes exercises that help improve balance,

co-ordination, flexibility, proprioception and

of course strength

Why are they important for my dog?

A key part of a well-rounded exercise program

for your dog that helps them to develop their

functional strength

Helps them to perform their day to day

activities more efficiently and safely, whilst

reducing the risk of injury

How often should I do these exercises

for my dog?

This will vary depending on your dog’s

current health, age and physical condition. 

Please note the duration and amount of

repetitions are just guidelines. Depending

on the health and condition of your dog it

may be appropriate to do less. Our

suggestion would be to perform this

exercise 2 to 3 times a week.

Are these exercises safe for my dog?

Yes, if they are appropriate for your dog’s

age, health and condition

We will discuss more about this in our 

Fast Track Online Program, as any exercise

routine always will carry some form of risk

CONDITIONING

S T R E N G T H & C O N D I T I O N I N G Weight Shifting

Place your hands lightly on either side of your dog’s back legs (approximately on the hip region)

Slowly rock your dog side to side, (not to unbalance them) but just to get them to accept a

little more weight on each leg

Notes

A gentle low intensity way to build strength in your dog’s back legs

Aim to do this for up to 30 seconds initially and slowly build up to 1 minute

STRATEGY #5: PUT THEM

Now let’s put all the strategies together to help them be even MORE EFFECTIVE and SAVE YOU TIME.

TIP 1: Massage & Heat Pack together - Place the Heat Pack on your dog’s lower back, then

perform the Massage technique with the Heat Pack on your dog’s back.

TIP 2: Strength & Conditioning exercises – When you finished your regular walk with you dog,

aim to spend between 30 & 60 seconds performing the gentle weight shifting exercise.

Notes

TIP 3: Start with adding just one of the Diet Quick Tips a week and aim to slowly build up

to including both in their diet, if it is appropriate for them.

ALL TOGETHER

WHAT'S NEXT ...? You have the information ...

now it’s up to you to use it!

What we've shared with you can make a ‘real’ difference to your dog’s Arthritic symptoms and

set them up for a HAPPIER, HEALTHIER LIFE. It’s a great starting point …

We’ve shown you simple techniques and focused on 2 key body areas typically affected by

Arthritis – the Lower Back and Knees.

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Because every dog is different ...

If your dog has Arthritis in the ELBOWS, WRISTS, SHOULDER JOINTS or HIPS 

If you want to learn more SIMPLE, QUICK and EASY TO USE pain relieving,

life-extending strategies 

if you have any QUESTIONS from this e-guide or are UNSURE about something

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