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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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🐶 At-Home Dog Fitness Habits for Happy Hounds: How Much Exercise Does Your Dog Really Need?
Discover how much exercise your dog really needs with this guide to at-home fitness, training tips, and rest routines. Perfect for dog owners and sport enthusiasts alike.

Fit-Pet Physio
Aug 222 min read


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


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


End of Agility season Check list
How can you ensure that your pets are in tip-top condition at the end of the summer agility season and are ready to hit the ground running this winter season?
In this blog post, we will cover the 3 simple things you can do at home to see if you’re on track but if you need more help and support you can book a session for your pet by messaging Zoe on 07531161608

Fit-Pet Physio
Aug 5, 20222 min read


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


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


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


What are the side effects of veterinary physiotherapy in our pets?
Feeling tired or lack of energy
Stiffness for a day or two
Feeling wobbly immediately after the session
Weakness especially in dogs with neuro conditions who can tire quickly
Drinking more

Fit-Pet Physio
Jun 22, 20213 min read


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

Fit-Pet Physio
Jun 9, 20213 min read


BEST Yorkshire Riding Routes
SO what are the 3 BEST horse riding routes in Yorkshire?

Fit-Pet Physio
May 11, 20212 min read


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

Fit-Pet Physio
Apr 28, 20213 min read


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


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


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.

Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 26, 20213 min read


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?

Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 18, 20213 min read


The Cure for Back Pain
Can 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 and specific treatments used, keep reading and you’ll discover the 2 leading causes of back pain in dogs and horses and the best treatment.

Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 12, 20214 min read


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.

Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 11, 20212 min read


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.

Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 11, 20211 min read


Bicep Brachii
The biceps brachii muscle in our pets lies down the front of the forelimb as shown in this video.
In the dog the bicep brachii starts just below the shoulder joint at the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula and proceeds down the front of the forelimb to the radial tuberosity and proximedial ulna which is just before the elbow joint.

Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 8, 20212 min read


Where is the Brachialis?
This is the muscle that allows our dogs to lift their limb up to go upstairs or over objects on the ground such as cavaletti or roots in the woods.
The brachialis is a small muscle but has a huge function in the movement of the forelimbs in both our dogs and horses.

Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 8, 20211 min read
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