Dogs on the streets of London see the light!

Dogs On The Streets London (DOTS) is an independent
voluntary ‘street-project’ that’s dedicated to helping the homeless and their
dogs in London. Founded by Director, Michelle Clark in March 2017, DOTS is the
first project to provide essential care to homeless peoples’ dogs living on the
streets of London.

Moreover, DOTS reaches out to the homeless community through
their 'Regular Static Street-run Stations' and brings vital support to the
homeless and their dogs in the London boroughs of Westminster, Camden,
Shoreditch, East and parts of north London.

These stations offer everything to help homeless owners care
responsibly for their dog. From routine veterinary check ups and ongoing vet
care for a chronic condition, DOTS also offers emergency care in the event of
an accident or trauma. The stations also provide a regular supply of dog food
and essential items to make their street life ‘home from home’. From dog
bedding, toys, collars and leads, DOTS also offers a state of the art mobile
grooming unit at their ‘stations’.

DOTS relies on the voluntary support of vets, vet nurses,
groomers and trainers at these ‘stations’ where the dedicated team provides a
lifeline for these street dogs. Having noticed the ‘Photizo to the Rescue’
campaign in the press, Michelle Clarke contacted us at Danetre Health Products
to discuss whether Photizo would help the many elderly dogs on the streets.

Michelle Clark, Founder and Director of DOTS explains: “The
street dogs that DOTS support literally mean everything to their homeless
owners. Being out in all weathers and sleeping rough takes its toll. Many are
senior Staffordshire Bull Terriers that suffer in the cold and become painfully
stiff. With winter approaching, I was looking for a solution to help in
addition to anti-inflammatories. These dogs are so stoic, they will carry on
regardless, not to let their homeless owners down. I am keen to embrace all
means of helping our dogs from conventional medicines to herbs and homeopathy.
I was interested to learn more about Photizo’s potential, particularly in its
ability to reduce pain naturally.”

Launched at Crufts earlier this year the aim of ‘Photizo to
the Rescue’ was to help rescue centres. Offering the potential of Photizo to
speed up the rehabilitation of dogs in their care, these dogs would hopefully
find their forever homes more quickly.

Naturally DOTS fitted this criteria and Ruth Milner, at
Danetre Health Products was delighted to help, she explains: “When Michelle
Clarke called I was so moved by their work that we sent a unit next day
delivery for the DOTS team to trial. I explained that Photizo is the result of
years of research. It uniquely combines the latest advances in LED technology
to offer a modern Phototherapy device, which is safe and simple for anyone to
use. It would help DOTS in alleviating stiff, arthritic symptoms naturally, but
it would also accelerate healing for cut paws from debris and wear and tear on
London’s streets.”

RVN, Anna Wright, from Mimram Veterinary Centre in Welwyn in
Hertfordshire who works voluntarily for DOTS comments: “Having attended the
training seminar on Photizo presented by Brand Ambassador, Anna Webb at the
DOTS new offices in Enfield, I was keen to start using it and see the results.

Lola receiving Photizo light therapy for elbow dysplasia

“Lola another Staffie, who is almost 7, suffers from elbow
dysplasia and is having regular hydrotherapy sessions (funded by DOTS); this
weightless exercise increases the range of movement in the joints helping to
increase muscle tone without putting weight on the joint. I was keen to get her
started on the red light therapy and I did a few doses on one elbow, she was a
bit unsure at first but it’s something we are working on. The more used to it
she gets, hopefully the more beneficial it will become to her.

Babe relaxing during her light therapy for arthritis

“The idea of red light therapy was relatively new to me,
however I was looking forward to seeing how the street dogs reacted to it.
Babe, a 10-year old Staffie, who suffers from quite severe osteoarthritis in
her legs, was the first dog I wanted to try Photizo on. Babe appeared to
welcome the red light on both hind and fore limbs. As I focused on her joints,
she seemed to visibly relax and enjoy the light therapy, indicating in my
opinion some degree of relief from her arthritic pain.

“Photizo Vetcare is fairly new to our stations but I’m
excited to see the ongoing effects of incorporating it into our regular
treatment plans for some of the dogs. If it can provide some much needed pain
relief for them and potentially help to reduce some of their doses of
anti-inflammatory pain-killers, that would be hugely beneficial for them in the
long term.”

Since its launch in 2013 Photizo Vetcare has made an impact
with vets, vet nurses and animal physiotherapists as a powerful non-invasive
treatment tool that promotes natural healing across a host of musculoskeletal
conditions. Reducing arthritic symptoms, stiffness, and the effects of age
related conditions like Spondylosis, Photizo works by increasing the
circulation to the affected areas, which in turn reduces inflammation and
offers immediate pain relief.

Photizo Vetcare creates biological effects at a cellular
level to stimulate the production of ATP, the cellular energy that is needed
for healing and cellular regeneration. The Vetcare also increases the blood
supply to the wound, muscles and joints, reducing swelling and inflammation.
Helping with pain relief via the stimulation of endorphin and serotonin
secretion, the combination of light treatment with Photizo Vetcare increases
the blood and lymph diameter. This in turn increases the removal of debris whilst
promoting the inflow of oxygen and nutrients helping cells to function at
optimum levels.

Poppy receiving Photizo for calming effect

In addition to its analgesic effect, Photizo also releases
endorphins and produces a calming effect. DOTS noticed the almost immediate
calming effect Photizo created on Poppy, aged 12 years, who suffered extreme
separation anxiety when apart from her owner.

When Poppy’s owner was temporarily hospitalised, she was
fostered by Michelle Clarke. Using Photizo it noticeably calmed her when she
became stressed out.

Photizo is proving particularly useful for DOTS to use at
their ‘stations’ across the capital, as it’s such a handy pocket-sized device
that’s battery operated and totally portable. It’s red light has made quite an
impact at their station on the Strand every Sunday with passers by turning
heads and attracting attention.

According to Ruth Milner of Danetre Health Products: “What’s
so important is to know how versatile Photizo Vetcare is as a cost-effective
tool that’s proved itself in veterinary practice in treatment of post-surgical
wounds and injuries. We’re sure that Photizo will make an ongoing positive
contribution to DOTS and help London’s street dogs stay mobile and healthy for
longer.”

You can check DOTS in the video below.