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…
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…
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…
If your dog is suffering with an injury, or having problems with general fitness, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy offer real improvements in your dog’s mobility and quality of life. Veterinary Physiotherapy Veterinary Physiotherapy can rehabilitate and improve an animal’s ability to move and function. Veterinary physiotherapists use their knowledge of anatomy and physiology, animal structure and…
In dogs, the cruciate ligament provides stability inside the knees on their back legs. Rupturing these ligaments is one of the most common reasons for hind limb lameness, pain and knee arthritis and this painful condition is often referred to as ‘cranial cruciate ligament disease’ or CrCLD. Damage to the cruciate ligament is usually caused…
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is one type of arthritis that affects many pets during their lives. Signs of joint disease will usually appear during the later years of your pet’s life but some may develop it earlier. Joint disease is more commonly found in dogs than in other pets, with larger breeds…