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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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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?

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Jul 20, 20212 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?

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May 26, 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?

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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!

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Feb 24, 20214 min read
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Why do we Use NMES?
NMES is used to reduce atrophy (decreased muscle), increase neurological signals- stimulating muscle movement, muscle strength, ROM and blood flow in conjunction with a remedial exercise program.

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Jan 11, 20211 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?

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Jan 8, 20212 min read
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How do Horses Sleep?
Interestingly horse's can sleep both laying down and standing up. Although the type and length of these sleeping periods do vary depending on if our horse's are stood or laid down.

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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.

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Jan 8, 20211 min read
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What is Animal/Vet Physiotherapy?
Simply the use of vet/animal physiotherapy (manual, electro and exercise therapies) in animals primarily dogs and horses. Veterinary physiotherapy is a brilliant resource that all pet owners should be taking advantage of. All dogs and horse no matter what their age, lifestyle or health status should have regular vet physiotherapy assessment and treatment.

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Jan 8, 20213 min read
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Will 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 owners to identify there’s a problem. So what signs should we be looking out for?

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Jan 8, 20212 min read
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