06/09/2026
Yesterday I visited Rolo, a cheeky 6-year-old Dachshund, for his very first massage session 🐾❤️. Rolo doesn’t have an injury or any age-related issues, but that doesn’t mean massage can’t be beneficial. Regular maintenance massage can help keep muscles supple, support circulation and mobility, and allow us to spot small changes in muscle tension or movement before they potentially become bigger problems. With Dachshunds being particularly prone to spinal issues, it’s especially useful to become familiar with what is normal for each individual dog.
Rolo was understandably a little wriggly on the couch to begin with - completely normal for a first session! With a little help from his owners to settle him, he soon relaxed and enjoyed his massage. And just when I thought I’d finished for the day, his VERY big Doberman sister, Loka, decided to hop up for a little bit of fuss of her own!