01/10/2026
🦴 Let’s talk bones…
We get lots of dogs coming in where owners tell us, “He needs strengthening” or “I think he’s lost muscle on that leg.” And they’re absolutely right to be thinking about it as muscles play such an important role in keeping our dogs strong and moving well.
But we also want to talk about the other half of the movement story… the bones! 🦴
Your dog’s bones do so much more than simply hold them up. They provide the framework for the body, protect important organs and give muscles somewhere to attach so they can create movement.
Think about your dog getting up from bed, walking, running, jumping or turning corners. Every one of those movements relies on bones, joints and muscles working together.
The skeleton also plays an important role in weight-bearing, posture and stability. The shape and alignment of the bones help determine how forces travel through the body and how your dog moves.
So when we’re assessing your dog, we’re not just looking at the muscle that may have become weaker. We’re looking at the bigger picture. Bones, joints, muscles and soft tissues all working together.
🦴 Bones provide the framework.
💪 Muscles create the movement.
🦿 Joints allow it to happen.
🐾 And together, they keep your dog moving.
P.S a huge thanks to lovely Viv who is letting us look after ‘Bones’ the skeleton in the clinic. Isn’t he magnificent! 🦴
