Working with Animals

Simba – 11 yr old dog – by Krishna Shah

Simba is an 11 year old Labrador retriever dog. He has chronic skin issues since the last 4 1/2 to 5 years. He was diagnosed with an enlarged heart which makes him cough when he is excited and stops him from doing any kind of vigorous activity. His liver enzyme levels were high. He has age-related spondylitis. He is on medication for his heart, joints and skin.

At the time when he first saw Niyati, he was unable to walk due to the spondylitis and we needed to use a trolley to transport him. Within a few days of receiving his first session of Craniosacral therapy, he started walking again. He has been receiving Craniosacral therapy once a week over the last 6 months. His coughing has reduced and his ECG results have improved over the last 3 months. His liver levels have normalised. His skin issues have significantly improved – the open weeping sores have dried up and his fur is growing well. We have been able to reduce the medication for his skin condition. His fussiness in his eating habits has also reduced and he is more receptive to his meals especially for the next 2-3 days after receiving a session of Craniosacral therapy.

Craniosacral therapy has helped Simba a lot and we are continuing with his sessions to support his good health. I would like to thank Niyati for her tireless efforts and for managing to improve Simba’s health significantly even at his advanced age.


Nico - 11 yr old dog - by Ellaeenah Niloufer

Nico was an 11 year old dog who was diagnosed 2 months prior with liver cancer that had metastatised to his lungs, spinal cord, kidneys and other organs. He was unable to stand or walk on his own. Due to the large tumour in his abdomen, which was pressing on his bladder and intestines, he was unable to pass urine or to defecate, which was making him very uncomfortable.

We wanted to try Craniosacral therapy to make him more comfortable as he was receiving palliative care only. He received only 2 sessions of Craniosacral therapy, but each session helped him to be more easy and comfortable. A few hours after the session, he was able to pass a large stool and felt better for it. Although we tried very few sessions, I would definitely recommend Craniosacral therapy for dogs. Niyati is very gentle and has good energies.