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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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Canine Orthotics: What are they and why do we use them?
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.Â

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Nov 26, 20243 min read
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Rest days, are you missing a trick?
Some people refer to rest days as a day of doing nothing, no exercise at all but I prefer to think of rest days as taking time to recover. That may be complete rest and no exercise if that suits you and your dog but equally it could just be less exercise, less intense exercise or a different type of exercise. Â

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Oct 1, 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. Â

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Jul 30, 20242 min read
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3 Activities Your Puppy Should NOT Miss Out On
Tracking is a great puppy activity

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Jun 25, 20242 min read
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3 Exercises to increasing your Scent detection, Tracking and Trailing Dogs performance
Short read covering 3 exercises you can add into your dogs routine to improve their fitness for scent detection and tracking.

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May 28, 20242 min read
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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.

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Apr 30, 20243 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?Â

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Feb 27, 20243 min read
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3 ways to make your dogs walks work for you
Want to make your dog's walks more interesting? Fed up of always walking the same routes due to the miserable weather?Â
Let's take a look at 3 exercises you can incorporate into your walks to make them not only more fun and interesting but also help improve your dog's fitness*. Â
*if your dog has an injury or OA speak to your vet/vet physio before trying any of these exercises. Â

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Jan 10, 20242 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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5 Movement Patterns in our pets that could spell big trouble if we don’t change them
Just like us our pets can get into bad movement patterns, postures or even habits that alter how they move or hold themselves. And just like us later in life these poor movement patterns can lead to pain and discomfort.

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Apr 24, 20234 min read
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3 Ideas to give your retired dog a new lease of life
With the competition season underway, it can be hard for our retired dogs especially if you still have dogs who are competing. You don’t want to feel guilty about your older or retired dog missing out but you know they can’t safely compete anymore so what do you do? How can you give your dog a new lease of life?

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Mar 27, 20233 min read
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Why does my pet's weight matter?- Is my dog overweight?
It can often feel like you are being criticised when your pet's weight is commented upon. But here we are all about no judgement support for dog owners so let's talk about why your dogs weight is important, if you dog is overweight and some minor changes you might want to make to ensure your dogs have a good quality of life.

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Mar 2, 20232 min read
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How can I help my nervous, reactive dog?
Remedial exercises help to build your dogs core strength, joint movement and equalise the use of all their limbs. All things we discussed help you prevent injuries, rihgt?
This is why having a fitness plan and regular vet physio check-ups is so important for your dog's long-term health. I can equip you with the tools you need to keep your dog fit and healthy for a long time.

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Jan 12, 20233 min read
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5 things to tire your dog out without leaving the house and improve your dogs fitness
Fitness training can be a huge help to your dogs not only does it improve their health and quality of life it also keeps them entertained and tires them out mentally and physically.
If your pet is young, old or injured you need to consult your vet physio before starting a fitness plan but if your dogs are in good health we have a few resources available here to get you started

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Nov 29, 20222 min read
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Working dogs, Pain, Behaviour and Stem Cells
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.

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Oct 13, 20224 min read
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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

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Aug 5, 20222 min read
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When is enough, enough?- Have I done enough training?
Is there such a thing as too much training or spending too much time exercising your pets?

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May 4, 20223 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?

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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?

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Jul 13, 20212 min read
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