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Zoe MSc Veterinary Physiotherapist @Fit-Pet Physio
Fully insured, AHPR registered & MNAVP
"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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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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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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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 clinic
Perfect for disabled dogs or those unable to travel
Less stressful for fearful, anxious or reactive dogs

Fit-Pet Physio
Oct 22, 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.

Fit-Pet Physio
Jul 30, 20242 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?

Fit-Pet Physio
Feb 27, 20243 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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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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5 Steps to prepare your pet for vet physiotherapy
Perhaps what’s holding you back from getting your pet vet physiotherapy is not knowing how they will react, will they enjoy it, will they be scared?

Fit-Pet Physio
Jul 20, 20212 min read
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Why is dog agility good for dogs?
We hear a lot about the risks in dog agility and what not to do but how about we take a look at the positives too?

Fit-Pet Physio
Jul 13, 20212 min read
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Vet Physio for dogs after surgery? Yes or No?
Surgery recommended by your vet is a brilliant first step and gives your dog a springboard onto the path forward but just like a gymnast using a springboard to get onto the beam that’s just the start of their routine and surgery is just the start of your dog’s rehab journey so what comes next?

Fit-Pet Physio
Jul 7, 20212 min read
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Best places to walk dogs in West Yorkshire
5 best places to walk in West Yorkshire for all dogs whether they be young, old, recovering from an injury or surgery or are nervous.

Fit-Pet Physio
Jun 30, 20213 min read
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What do vet physios do for our pets?
Maybe you’re toying with the idea of getting vet physio for your pets or perhaps you’ve never heard of vet physio before?
Maybe you’re toying with the idea of getting vet physio for your pets or perhaps you’ve never heard of vet physio before?

Fit-Pet Physio
May 26, 20213 min read
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5 Ways to Prevent Injuries in Dogs
So here are my top 5 tips for preventing injuries in your dogs:
Core conditioning and fitness planning
Avoid high impact exercises
Don’t push your puppy too soon
Warm-up and cool-down routines
Home changes

Fit-Pet Physio
Apr 6, 20213 min read
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Does my pet need a chiropractor or veterinary physiotherapist?
When something isn’t quite right we as pet owners always know, right? But the hard part comes when we have to make a decision, how are we going to fix them? Or more acutely who do we want to fix them or who is the best person to fix them?

Fit-Pet Physio
Mar 9, 20213 min read
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Vet physio for performance: 3 Signs your Pet needs Vet Physio NOW!
Why vet physio isn’t just for injured or sick dogs and horse's but for the fit and healthy ones too!

Fit-Pet Physio
Feb 24, 20214 min read
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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy and Why you Need it.
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) is a form of magnetic therapy that generates a low-level electromagnetic field. This aids in re-establishing cellular voltage, as when cells are injured their cellular voltage is altered causing changes in cellular activity. This can lead to a build-up of toxins in the muscle tissues leading to pain and reduced function and length of the muscle.

Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 11, 20212 min read
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Why 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 lameness” well it’s kinda the same with trying to find out why right?

Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 8, 20212 min read
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Why is my Dog Limping?
Noticing a limb or lameness in our dogs can be a worrying time for us as owners.
But firstly is your dog lame? How do you know and what should you look out for?

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Jan 8, 20212 min read
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Vet physio vs Massage
Veterinary Physiotherapy uses a combination of manual therapies including massage as well as electrotherapies and exercise therapies. This gives your pet a bespoke and comprehensive treatment for any underlying conditions as well as a great basis for a fitness and conditioning plan in fit pets.

Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 8, 20211 min read
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