Bill McQuaid, Certified Canine Massotherapist

Introduction to Canine Massage

Bring your dog and join us for a 1 hour class on canine massage therapy.

Learn:

• How massage therapy can benefit your dog
• When massage therapy is not appropriate
• Basic massage techniques you can use in your own home
• Basic anatomy - muscles, bones, nerves

Further individual instruction sessions available. Class size limited to 6 dogs and their people.

Call or email for more information:

613-399-3229 ~ caninemassagetherapy@hotmail.com

Serving Belleville and Quinte area, Ontario

 

Healing Wound on Sheep

I am currently treating a sheep at Thyme Again Gardens, in Gardenville, that was attacked by a coyote it is thought. A large patch of skin on the side and underside of the one year old ewe was peeled back. A veterinarian has treated it, and stitched it up, and now I am in the process of aiding the tissue to heal with laser treatments. It has been a few weeks now, but she is well on the mend, and new tissue is growing under the old, from the 'good' side. Much cleaning and removal of dead tissues still has to be diligently carried out, but this animal will make a good recovery.

Visit Thyme Again Gardens, an organic farm, at:  Thyme Again Gardens

6th Annual Laser Therapy Conference

I'll be attending the 6th annual laser therapy conference in Toronto, sponsored by Bioflex Laser, a division of Meditech International. While it is a three day conference (June 9, 10, 11), I'll be attending on the 10th and gaining information on the use of laser therapy in chiropractic, physiotherapy and massage therapy practices, as well as the understanding of the effectiveness of laser therapy compared to ultrasound, TENS, IFC and shock-wave therapy, and other medical applications of laser therapy treatments.

I look forward to adding to my knowledge and skills with laser treatments, and passing this on to my patients.

Quinte Lost Dog Network

A new and important email and Facebook page, to help locate lost dogs: 

www.facebook.com/theQLDN - quintelostdog@gmail.com

Barks by the Bay Event

The annual Barks by the Bay event, held at Hanna Park in Trenton (corner of Creswell and film streets) will be held on Saturday, May 28th. You can visit me at my booth there for more information on my canine massage and laser therapy services, as well as other service providers and vendors in animal care.  Check their schedule of events for details - there's something for everyone!

Fundraiser & Information Sharing - Coming Right Up!

It may seem like far off, but June 11 will come up quickly. That's the day for the annual Strut For Strays event date. I'll have a booth set up with information on my services, and will do some hands-on massages for you to see and answer any questions you may have about canine massage and laser treatments.

Strut for Strays is an annual fundraising event for Fixed Fur Life, an organization operated out of Belleville that works to end pet overpopulation. Please visit their website for further information on the program and to view pets for adoption.

The Spanky Project

Here is an organization of interest, the Spanky Project, which supports and promotes disaster aid, adoptions and medical work with animals in Cuba, as part of its volunteer endeavours. This coming December, I will be heading there myself for a week to do volunteer work with dogs, cats and horses. 

Please visit the Spanky Project website for more details on this worthwhile organization. You can also check them out through their Blog.

Here is another example of great volunteer work being done internationally, from an article in our local newspaper, The County Weekly News, from May 2005, Holiday Becomes Dog Rescue Project.

Fixed Fur Life Banquet

I'll be attending the annual Fixed Fur Life Fur Ball on November 6th, in aid of this worthy cause. Please check out their website to learn about their programs, and how you can help!

Laser Therapy

Low Level Laser Therapy, also known as Cold Therapy, involves the use of applying low level phototherapy light waves that penetrate tissue to relieve pain and to regenerate and promote tissue growth.

This form of therapy is biochemical and not thermal, thus it causes no heat or burns. It is extremely safe and effective in:
- Pain relief, reduction of swelling
- Providing antiviral and antibacterial effects
- Preventing scarring and hardening of tissue after surgery
- Treating cuts, open wounds, abrasions, burns
- Increasing circulation
- Promoting cell growth and tissue regeneration
- Treating tendon and muscle strains and tears

Excellent painless, stress-free and safe treatment for canine, feline and equine care!

Open for Business

Welcome to my Canine Massage Therapy blog.

Over the next few weeks I will be adding more information, photos and videos. Services are offered in the Trenton, Belleville, Prince Edward County and Quinte areas.

Feel free to call me, Bill McQuaid, with specific questions regarding massage therapy for your dog, at 613-399-3229. I look forward to speaking with you.

Massage Therapy is appropriate for:

- Young, active, hard-playing and hard-working dogs

- Senior and geriatric animals

- Animals recovering from surgery or other injuries

- Arthritic and mobility-challenged pets

- Dogs with fear, trust and timidness issues

- Any dog that ‘just needs a pampering’

 Whether for health, wellbeing or just pampering ~ a massage is one of the best gifts you can give your pet!