CARRYING YOUR DOG THE WRONG WAY CAN CAUSE BACK PROBLEMS

It looks like the world is going to the small dogs. Houses are getting more expensive and having a Great Dane or Saint Bernard is like trying to fit an elephant in the house. It is natural that many people are inclined to get a smaller, “fuel efficient”, green certified dog that often weighs only a few pounds.

What I have noticed over the years is that these little pooches are prone to two common problems, poor breeding and back issues.



The dogs that suffer from back problems are usually carried around their underarms with their hind end hanging down over the arm
Their back muscles are commonly contracted and twisted to one side
They are commonly carried only on one side and the guardians are unaware that they do this.

This is the best way to carry a little dog. It is much better to create a platform with your arms  - support the back and allow the front legs to be in a natural sitting or lying down position.
A healthy spine is important for many reasons - to avoid pain, for proper sensation, because of its relationship to the internal organs and for movement because the spine is integral to the movement of limbs.
The lower thoracic and lumbar regions are responsible for the proper function of the kidneys, adrenal glands, the small and large intestines, bladder sphincter and hind leg strength.

If your dog suffers from back issues here is what I suggest:

Carry him or her with the back supported and forelegs in a natural position

Never lift your dog by pulling their front legs

Consider checking your dog’s minerals levels as muscles and the back often reflect deficiencies and toxicity

A well-nourished body has much greater capacity to recover.  An all-natural, raw or cooked diet is preferred

Give your dog all natural essentials to ensure proper muscle function and muscle fibre regeneration. The body needs all building blogs to function properly and soil minerals and nutrients are severely depleted.  As a result, the right supplements will make a huge difference your dogs ability to recover from injuries. Avoid cheap synthetic products

Visit an experienced chiropractor and physiotherapist (physical therapist) to check the spine
Take your dog for regular daily one to two-hour dog walks. The stronger your dog is, the less likely they will suffer from back pain

If you like to carry your dog around a lot, you now know how to prevent injuries. However, the best place for your dog is close to the ground walking on all fours!