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.

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.

Canine Orthotics are in simple words splints or supports that help to reduce pain and will stop unwanted joint movement or to help control joint movement to reduce pain. 

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.  

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? 

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.

Pain is only recognised as pain once it reaches the brain but to get there first we have nociception (the nerves at the site of injury) these signals are then transduced and transmitted to the spinal cord and to the brain where they are modulated, projected and perceived.

Canine Arthritis is the end stage of degenerative joint disease this is where the cartilage that sits at the ends of the bone starts to wear away leading to exposed bone.

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?

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?

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.

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?

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

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

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?

Why vet physio isn’t just for injured or sick dogs and horse's but for the fit and healthy ones too!

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?

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.

Swimming or another form of hydrotherapy such as walking or trotting etc. in water is hugely beneficial to most horse's.

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?