Millennium Veterinary Practice - Canine Arthritis Month: Dogs over 7 years old, FREE STANCE ANALYSIS

Canine Arthritis Month: Dogs over 7 years old, FREE STANCE ANALYSIS

Throughout March, we are offering a FREE initial assessment to help you understand how your dog's posture and movement might be affecting their comfort and mobility. All dogs age, their joints and muscles go through natural wear and tear, often leading to stiffness, arthritic changes or mobility challenges. Dogs, including our older dogs over the age of 7 years, have plenty of energy, making early changes difficult to detect. Subtle changes in their stance can indicate underlying issues that might not be obvious at first but could be causing discomfort. A stance analysis helps identify these changes, allowing for adjustments in care that can significantly improve your dog's quality of life.

Canine Arthritis Month:

During this month, we are offering a FREE initial assessment using our Stance Analysis machine. The stance will record your dog's posture and movement, which might be affecting their overall health. Age is no limitation and all dogs will benefit from having this analysis completed. Where no concerns are raised following analysis the readings will give us a baseline analysis for future stance assessments.

What to expect:

Our Registered Veterinary Nurses will conduct the stance analysis. To ensure we gather the most accurate information, you will be asked to complete an assessment about your dog's lifestyle and mobility. (For this information scroll to the bottom of this page). This will give us a clearer picture of your dog's everyday activities, potential stress points, and areas that may require attention. Your dog will be walked onto the stance mat, where he/she needs to stand naturally with a foot on each individual square. (Note: This can be carried out on 4 and 3 legged dogs.) It is likely that your dog will be taken though to the stance machine without you, this is to avoid distractions and get them to stand still for the analysis. If you have any concerns with this please let your nurse know.

With the correct approach and where necessary, treatment; your dog can enjoy more pain-free days and maintain their playful, active lifestyle for longer. Interventions may include changes in their exercise routine, aids at home (e.g. carpet runners / raising water and food bowls and training in the use of a ramp for car travel or steps for the sofa), joint supplements or even physical therapy - all of which can greatly improve their quality of life.

Your dog's results:

If the stance analysis and questionnaire reveals any indication of arthritic changes or balance issues, we will advise a follow-up consultation with your vet. While the stance analysis is completely free during our Arthritis Month the vet consultation is chargeable. If this ties in with your dog's annual vaccination or 6-month health exam on their MVP Care Plan, there will be no additional consultation charge. We what to help you ensure your dog receives the best possible care.

Fees:

During March your dog's initial stance assessment is FREE
Otherwise initial assessment is £30 **
Follow up Stance Analysis is £10 (advised intervals will be determined by each individual case)

** Any dog signed up to our MVP Care Plan, receives an automatic discount of 20% for the initial assessment, if this is carried out after our March 2025 promotion.