Fear free therapy!

Mr Murphy has a calcium deposit on one of his shoulders - calcification of the tendons, making it uncomfortable when he walks. The Vet suggested wave therapy (and of course some pain medication) to remove the calcium.

As with all things, it is important to ensure dogs have a positive experience and are not worried by treatment.

Laura, is a Vet Physiotherapist and runs Move More Veterinary Physiotherapy and is going to work with Murphy using the wave therapy. Murphy already knows Laura well so we started some desensitisation with him today. The machine although small makes quite a noise so it is important to start with sound. You can see Murphy lift his head but he quickly goes back to his licky mat.

Next we go a little closer for sound desensitisation.

and then closer still

 Murphy is doing really well so the next step is touching him with the machine (no sound or vibration)

What a star!