Veterinary osteopathy is advancing as a support for the health of dogs and cats, driven by owners seeking prevention and a holistic approach. Veterinarian Giorgia Mastrangelo clarifies that it does not cure pathologies, but is applied to maintain body function and prevent problems, always in collaboration with the clinical veterinarian.
Manual technique based on animal biomechanics 🐾
Veterinary osteopathy is based on evaluating the animal's joint and fascial mobility. The therapist identifies restrictions that alter mechanical balance and applies gentle manipulations to restore function. It is not massage or chiropractic: it seeks the cause of the dysfunction, not just the symptom. It is used in recovery phases, canine sports, or senility, always with a prior diagnosis from the veterinarian.
When your dog has more visits to the osteopath than you do 😂
A dog receiving osteopathy sounds like a millionaire's luxury, but more and more owners request it so their pet can run like an Olympic athlete. Of course, the dog doesn't make appointments or complain about the price; it just looks confused about why it's being stretched like Play-Doh. Meanwhile, the owner is left with their own untreated back pain. Life's ironies.