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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.

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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.

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Mar 262 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.

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Oct 4, 20232 min read
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Dogs and horses: Shoulders and Hind-ends
Dog shoulder anatomy:
Superficially we have the trapezius, deltoids, triceps and bracialis with the rhomboids, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres major/minor and biceps sitting deeper as you can see in the 2 images below.

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Jun 3, 20223 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?

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Jul 13, 20212 min read
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How to start weaving with your dog
Did you know there are 3 different types of weaving we can use with our dogs?
Which do you use?
Dog agility pole weaving
Dog leg weaving
Dog conditioning weaving

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Jun 9, 20213 min read
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BEST Yorkshire Riding Routes
SO what are the 3 BEST horse riding routes in Yorkshire?

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May 11, 20212 min read
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5 Pole work myths you have to stop believing
Always wanted to get started with pole work with your pets but confused by all the conflicting information out there so you just do nothing?

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May 5, 20213 min read
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How long does a horse warm-up take?
Warming up an older horse or warming up an arthritic horse takes longer than warming up for dressage of jumping for example and each warm-up needs to be tailored to the horse you have in front of you, which we all know can change from day to day

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Apr 28, 20213 min read
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How to prepare for getting back to training and competing.
But what if you could know you were fully prepared and ready to go competing? Wouldn’t that save you a tonne of time and worry?

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Apr 14, 20212 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

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Apr 6, 20213 min read
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How do I stop my dog or horse from tripping?
Why does my horse trip/stumble all the time and how can I stop my horse tripping? And why does my dog keep tripping on walks? These are questions I get asked all the time, perhaps you’ve even asked them yourself?

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Mar 31, 20214 min read
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5 Steps to choosing your dog and horse's fitness exercises
The fitness exercises you choose will depend on your pet, either dog or horse and whether you want to focus on muscle building, strength or range of motion.

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Jan 26, 20213 min read
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Can Horse's Have vet Physio?
Can horse's have vet physio? And should they?
YES and YES!
I’m a firm believer that all pets should receive regular vet and vet physio sessions to keep them happy and healthy. But why?

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Jan 18, 20213 min read
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Hindlimb Muscles
Problems in these muscles, due to their size, can be tricky for pet owners to notice so are often missed until they become larger more debilitating issues. But knowing where these muscles are and what they do can help you notice small changes sooner.

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Jan 11, 20212 min read
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Where are the Quads?
Unlike in humans the quads in our dogs and horse's are set deeper than in humans, meaning that it’s often hard to assess their true muscle mass. This is particularly important if your pet has stifle issues as the quad and stifle are directly linked as you’ll see in a moment!

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Jan 11, 20212 min read
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What pole work should I be doing?
Pole work exercises can be used in both dogs and horse's to improve their core strength, muscle mass, joint range of motion and proprioception.

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Jan 11, 20211 min read
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Fitness Plans for horses
One of the most common things I hear from equestrians is ‘How do I increase my horse's (insert body area here)?’. And my answer is almost always hacking with different surfaces and hills. This type of work is a full body work out and can be done ridden or in hand so really is suitable for all horses. This type of work increases joint motion, muscle mass and strength, core strength and stride length. What doesn’t it do right?!

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Jan 8, 20213 min read
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Where are the Hamstrings?
The major muscles of the hindlimbs are:
The hamstrings- semimembranosus, semitendinosus, bicep femoris
The quadriceps
Sartorius
Gastrocnemius
Gluteals

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Jan 8, 20213 min read
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Get to Know the Glutes
The glutes are an interesting muscle group as they are quite different in their placement in the dog and the horse.

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Jan 8, 20212 min read
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