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Living With Terminal Cancer – by Ian Hensley
The following blog has been written by me, Ian Hensely, and refers to how I have adjusted to living with terminal cancer. It is intended to help those who have cancer or indeed those who wish to see how an ordinary man in the street copes with such an illness. When it all began In…
Read MorePOOCH CORNER – CAN I PAT YOUR DOG?
Passionate post alert!!! I feel very strongly about this and my husband thinks I’m being a tad preachy but all I ask of you is to bear with me! In light of all the recent dog attacks and breeds being banned, it’s quite opportune. When you are out and about with your dog, have you…
Read MoreAccepting Imperfection: The Beauty of Uniqueness
“You are bonkers” is a phrase that I often hear. I smile as I write this as last night I delivered a talk to a local Women’s Group about my PCT hike. After the talk and grabbed a cuppa and a piece of cake a lady approached me and said “I just have to ask,…
Read MorePOOCH CORNER – “The Five Principles of Pain” – Week 5 – Performance
Doesn’t time fly? or, in this week’s article, doesn’t your dog fly? Yes – its performance time. The last of the 5 subtle indicators of pain. Fact – Sighthounds (Greyhounds and whippets e.g.) can fly! When they are at full speed their gait (locomotion) is called a double suspension, four-time asymmetrical gait. This is the…
Read MoreEmbracing the Unconventional: Living a Life True to Yourself
As we journey through life, we may find ourselves on a path that is not conventional and diverges from the norm. Life may lead us into unknown territory and choices that are a bit out of the ordinary. In this adventure of existence, we encounter a profound truth: the older we get, the more we…
Read MorePOOCH CORNER – “The 5 principles of pain” – Week 4: Behaviour
Welcome to another pooch corner blog. Over the last few weeks, we have covered gait, posture, and ADLs, but I think “behaviour” is probably the most common area where guardians are aware of when behaviours change but rarely understand the potential causes behind it. So without further ado, let’s look at behavioural changes, that may…
Read MoreCultivating Self-Worth: The Foundation of Fulfilling Relationships
In a world bustling with constant interactions and connections, it’s easy to overlook the most vital relationship of all – the one we have with ourselves. Yet, at the core of every interaction, every bond, and every experience lies the foundation of our self-worth and self-love. The quote, “Your relationship with yourself is what sets…
Read MorePOOCH CORNER – “The 5 principles of pain” – Week 3: Activities of Daily Living. (ADL’s)
This week our focus is on subtle indicators of pain associated with activities of daily living, everyday things that your dog does but maybe they’ve changed the way they’re doing them. Think of norm remember? Don’t assume that it’s simply something your dog does. So, this week we have eight areas to consider: Jumping on/off…
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