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Zoe MSc Veterinary Physiotherapist @Fit-Pet Physio
Fully insured, AHPR registered & MNAVP
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"Helping dedicated active dog owners to optimise their dogs health and fitness so that they can live a long and happy life"
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My dogs Cruciate Ligament Surgery and Rehab Journey
In March 2025 Jack (my retired agility dog) ruptured his Left hindlimb cranial cruciate Ligament.
After 5 weeks of rest and conservative management he underwent surgery on the 25th April.
Follow his journey with me from Pre Surgery, through surgery and to Rehab and hopefully recovery.

Fit-Pet Physio
May 151 min read
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Dog Attacks: What can you do as a Responsible Dog Owner?
We have all seen the news with the shocking headlines of yet another dog attack, but what can we really do about it? How can we protect ourselves, our dogs and help others to stay safe?

Fit-Pet Physio
Apr 112 min read
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Kinesiology Taping In Dogs
Kinesiology Tape is a sticky tape, kinda like a plaster, that is breathable and stretchy. This makes it perfect for use in therapy as we can alter the stretch of the tape to give us different effects on the body.

Fit-Pet Physio
Mar 262 min read
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8 Reasons why you need to start having lessons on a mechanical horse
Knowing where your own imbalances are and being able to work on the mechanical horse that moves consistently can help you learn how to

Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 293 min read
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I hate New Year, do you?- I want to work with you because you believe vet physio is great for your pet.
I don't want to work with you because you feel guilt tripped into it, I want to work with you because you believe vet physio with me will be a great fit for you and your pet.

Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 71 min read
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Canine Orthotics: What are they and why do we use them?
Canine Orthotics are in simple words splints or supports that help to reduce pain and will stop unwanted joint movement or to help control joint movement to reduce pain.Â

Fit-Pet Physio
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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Why You Need a Mobile Vet Physio
Why am I a mobile Vet Physio?
Dogs are more relaxed in their own home so I get a better feel of their muscles and can identify tension that is often missed in a clinicÂ
Perfect for disabled dogs or those unable to travelÂ
Less stressful for fearful, anxious or reactive dogsÂ

Fit-Pet Physio
Oct 22, 20242 min read
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Rest days, are you missing a trick?
Some people refer to rest days as a day of doing nothing, no exercise at all but I prefer to think of rest days as taking time to recover. That may be complete rest and no exercise if that suits you and your dog but equally it could just be less exercise, less intense exercise or a different type of exercise. Â

Fit-Pet Physio
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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Are you wasting the Agility off season?
Ever found yourself wondering ‘What should I do in the off season?’. It can be tricky to know if you should keep competing, take the...

Fit-Pet Physio
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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Stop throwing the ball and try these 3 activities instead to really please your dog
Dog’s love to chase balls but it’s not the best for their joints or for mental stimulation. Ball throwing, although it doesn’t look it, can be very stressful for our dogs both physically and mentally. Â

Fit-Pet Physio
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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3 Activities Your Puppy Should NOT Miss Out On
Tracking is a great puppy activity

Fit-Pet Physio
Jun 25, 20242 min read
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3 Exercises to increasing your Scent detection, Tracking and Trailing Dogs performance
Short read covering 3 exercises you can add into your dogs routine to improve their fitness for scent detection and tracking.

Fit-Pet Physio
May 28, 20242 min read
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Pre-season activities to prepare for the agility season
What do you need to get a step up on your competition this summer season? Explosive starts, tight turns and clear jumping and contcats.

Fit-Pet Physio
Apr 30, 20243 min read
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Scared you won't be able to afford vets fees? 3 tips for reducing costs
With the cost of things rising, something on all our minds is the worry of affording any unexpected or recurrent vet fees. We all want the best for our pets so how can we ensure they get the best treatment without breaking the bank?Â

Fit-Pet Physio
Feb 27, 20243 min read
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Canine conditioning, where to start?
All dogs can benefit from different forms of conditioning but in this blog we are going to focus on fit healthy adult dogs, especially those who train/compete in high impact sports or do lots of hiking/running. Â

Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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3 ways to make your dogs walks work for you
Want to make your dog's walks more interesting? Fed up of always walking the same routes due to the miserable weather?Â
Let's take a look at 3 exercises you can incorporate into your walks to make them not only more fun and interesting but also help improve your dog's fitness*. Â
*if your dog has an injury or OA speak to your vet/vet physio before trying any of these exercises. Â

Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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Day in the life of a vet physio at the NARCH conference 2023
This training's aim is to help improve our dog's confidence and to build a better relationship with them, but don’t worry it doesn’t take long, only a few mins at a time. Some of my favorite ideas from this session were to use a sensory/balance pathway in young/healthy dogs to challenge their confidence and spatial awareness. Another of my favorites is the 2 FL paws on stance which helps dogs change state.

Fit-Pet Physio
Nov 7, 20233 min read
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Top 3 features you need in your dogs insurance policy
I get lots of questions regarding pet dog insurance and its one of the things that can cause frustration in my clients too. So I thought it was about time to take a look at the 3 features both me and my clients speak most about when it comes to pet insurance to help you choose the best policy for you and your pets.

Fit-Pet Physio
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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Fitness and Safety for agility dogs
Agility is a great sport for both us and our dogs helping to keep us fit and happy plus it's always really fun.
But let's not forget about fitness and safety. If we want our agility dogs to enjoy agility for a long time to still be happy, loving pets at home and we need to make sure that we've got that fitness and safety top of mind before starting agility.

Fit-Pet Physio
Aug 29, 20233 min read
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Can I do more to prevent common injuries in my dog?
As dedicated dog owners we often put a lot of pressure on ourselves to try to predict what our dogs will do and prevent them from getting hurt. But it's not always possible to stop our dogs doing silly things but it is sometimes possible to make simple changes to our and our dogs lives to help prevent some common dog injuries that I often see as a vet physio.

Fit-Pet Physio
Aug 3, 20233 min read
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