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Active dogs, whether they are working dogs, agility competitors, or simply high-energy pets, require optimal physical health to perform at their best. These dogs put significant demands and stress on their bodies, requiring strong muscles, flexible joints, and proper conditioning to prevent injuries and sustain peak performance. Preventative canine physiotherapy plays a crucial role in…
As a dog physiotherapist, I see a wide range of injuries that can impact our canine companions. Whether your dog is an active athlete, a working dog, or simply enjoys daily walks, injuries can occur due to accidents, ageing, or underlying health conditions. Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in aiding recovery, managing pain, and improving…
Just like humans, dogs can suffer from musculoskeletal issues, injuries and age-related conditions that may benefit greatly from physiotherapy. Learning how to recognise if your dog needs physiotherapy early on can help your furry companion stay active, healthy, and pain-free. Here are some key indicators that your dog might need physiotherapy: Changes in Mobility Limping…
Rehabilitation with dogs is a key part of veterinary aftercare for those recovering from injuries, an operation, or even chronic conditions. Two of the most effective forms of rehabilitation are hydrotherapy and land-based therapy for dogs. Both of these types of therapy provide different benefits which we are going to explore in this blog. Remember…
The old saying ‘I can feel it in my bones’ is often used when arthritic people sense the change in weather on their joints. This can be the same for dogs who also suffer with joint and muscle problems. As the temperatures drop, the damp and cold creeps in and winter takes hold, it’s not…
Active dogs are often the healthiest and happiest, but it is really important to think about injury prevention. Whether your dog is an athlete or just loves a long weekend walk, understanding how to keep them fit and injury-free is important for their longevity. One of the best ways you can ensure your dog stays…
Dogs aren’t just pets, they are a huge part of our lives and become our loyal companions. Sometimes we forget that they need to have time and space to live their best lives, and playtime should be a huge part of their everyday lives. Play is a lot more important for dogs than most people…
As dogs age, they face many similar challenges to humans – arthritis, muscle weakness, joint stiffness and reduced mobility. These can significantly reduce their quality of life and can cause pain, discomfort and decreased activity levels. Physiotherapy can provide huge benefits to senior dogs, helping them remain comfortable in their older years. The Ageing Process…
Dogs are pack animals and are used to socialising with other dogs on a regular basis in the wild. By domesticating them we have removed this natural instinct, so we need to ensure they are socialised from a young age in order to build their confidence around other pets and people. In this blog, we…