Fit-Pet PhysioJul 7, 20212 minPhysio for dogs after surgery? Yes or No?Did you know that surgery is just the start of your dog’s road to recovery? Surgery recommended by your vet is a brilliant first step and...
Fit-Pet PhysioJun 22, 20213 minWhat are the side effects of veterinary physiotherapy in our pets?I often get asked can my pet do their normal workout or exercise after their physio session and the answer is no! But why? Let’s start by...
Fit-Pet PhysioMay 26, 20213 minWhat do vet physios do for our pets?Maybe you’re toying with the idea of getting physio for your pets or perhaps you’ve never heard of vet physio before? So lets start at...
Fit-Pet PhysioMay 18, 20213 minWhich bridle, girth or harness is right for my pet?How many choices are there when you go shopping? Too many right! SO how do you know which ones are best for your pet? I guess you have to...
Fit-Pet PhysioApr 6, 20213 min5 Ways to Prevent Injuries in DogsYou know that sinking feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you feel guilty, lost and have managed to convince yourself it was...
Fit-Pet PhysioMar 9, 20212 minDoes my pet need a chiropractor or veterinary physiotherapist?How to choose your rehab professional... Very valid question! There are a whole host of highly qualified professionals in the...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 18, 20213 minCan Horse's Have Physio?Can horse's have physio? And should they? YES and YES! I’m a firm believer that all pets should receive regular vet and vet physio...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 12, 20214 minThe Cure for Back PainCan we cure back pain and can Veterinary Physiotherapy help? So the short answer is yes! But if you’d like to know more about the causes...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 11, 20216 minWhy you and your Horse need a Core Fitness Program Part 1: Why you and your horse need a core conditioning programme Horse riding is a partnership. While horses are big animals, you have...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 11, 20212 minWhat to do when your pet has to rest.After injury controlled exercise is used to get pets moving again without causing further injury. This is especially important in the...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 11, 20211 minWhat is Laser Therapy used for?Laser is most commonly used to reduce pain at trigger points by altering endogenous opioid production in the same way that morphine works...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 11, 20211 minWhy do We Use Cold Therapy?Cold therapy is used to reduce blood flow- vasoconstrict, therefore, is useful for reducing heat and swelling in an area this is often...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 11, 20211 minWhat Can Heat Therapy be Used For?Heat is used to relieve muscle spasm, tension and areas of pain similar to how we would use laser therapy but heat can also be used...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 11, 20214 minIs my Pet in Pain?Often the signs of chronic pain can be overlooked as bad behaviour, old age or even personality traits. This is especially true for...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 8, 20212 minIs my Pet Overweight?Is my pet overweight? We all naturally love to feed our pets, it’s our way of showing them we love them. But when is enough, enough? How...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 8, 20212 minWhy does my Dog Lick their Paws?Has your dog just started licking their paws out of nowhere? Or perhaps they’ve been doing it for a while but now you’ve noticed they’re...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 8, 20212 minWhy is my Horse Lame?Ergh why is my horse lame?! It’s the age old question isn’t it. You know the saying “if you look at it long enough you’ll find a...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 8, 20212 minWill Veterinary Physiotherapy Help my Pets Knee Pain and Help Strengthen their Knee?In our dogs and horse's there are lots of causes for knee (stifle) weakness or pain. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy for us as...