Cat Ferguson McTimoney Animal Therapist

08/09/2025

Oh to be as relaxed as Sonny on a Monday morning! 😂 This lovely boy has recently started treatments with me to help with some age-related joint pain and muscle weakness, and as you can see he has fully embraced his new therapy regime - what better way to start the week! 🥰

05/09/2025

I recently attended this course to refresh my dog first aid certificate. Thankfully I've never yet needed to put the teaching into practice, but it's reassuring as a canine professional (and pet owner) to know I have the right skills to manage an emergency situation, should it ever arise when I'm out treating your dog.

These courses aren't just for professionals and I would strongly encourage all owners to find one local to you. You'll learn potentially life-saving techniques such as CPR and bandaging, and how to manage emergencies including choking and heatstroke. So much better to have this information ahead of time instead of being forced to Google what to do in a crisis situation!

We were back at our regular venue in Basingstoke last Sunday with another fantastic group of Dog First Aid trainees. Congrats everyone on gaining your Emergency Canine Care certificates! 🌟 ⛑️ 🐶

02/09/2025

Gorgeous Nuka here had her first treatment with me yesterday after being the lucky winner of our raffle at the opening day for Sid & Lola natural pet shop a few weeks ago! She was so chilled after her session that I didn't manage to snap a photo before she'd taken herself off for a good snooze! Look at those amazing eyes though 😍

Such a pleasure treating this lovely girl, and it just happened to fall on her 5th birthday as well - happy birthday Nuka, hope you enjoyed the gift of chiropractic! 🎁

09/08/2025

What a fun day spent celebrating the launch of the new shop for Sid & Lola natural pet shop and getting to meet lots of lovely owners and their dogs! 🐾☺️

04/08/2025

One of my wonderful clients has only gone and published a book!!

I've been working with Jo and her lovely dog, Reba, for a couple of years (some of you may remember her as the inaugural winner of the Golden Oldies class at Dogs Day Out festival back in 2023!), providing regular maintenance treatments to keep Reba's musculoskeletal system in the best possible condition as she got older.

Sadly, life changed overnight for Jo and Reba back in October, when a freak accident left Reba with a broken neck and damage to her spinal cord. Our relaxed routine treatments suddenly had to pivot towards a programme of intense neurological rehabilitation! We started introducing chiropractic and massage therapy a couple of days after Reba had been discharged from the veterinary hospital - always avoiding manipulation of her neck - and this has formed an important part of her journey to recovery.

McTimoney chiropractic treatment has helped to promote musculoskeletal symmetry and joint mobility and has addressed compensatory weaknesses, whilst massage has been used to improve muscle tone and circulation, relieve pain, and relax Reba following the trauma of her injury. This treatment has been done in conjunction with an entire multidisciplinary team, including vets, physiotherapists, hydrotherapists, and acupuncturists.

Jo has chronicled Reba's recovery from day one in her diary entries, now collated in her new book. It shows the incredible journey they have gone on together, as Reba has learned to stand and walk again - quite literally one paw at a time!

This book is such a moving and honest account of the challenges of looking after a disabled pet. It's also a tribute to the commitment and hard work Jo has put into Reba's care, to the amazing results you can get from using a strong team of rehab professionals, and to the beautiful bond between Jo and Reba, which I'm privileged enough to witness regularly in our therapy sessions.

18/07/2025

Looking forward to supporting Sid & Lola natural pet shop at the opening day of their new shop - such a fantastic local business and I'm very excited to talk all things chiropractic! 🐶🐾🦴

🎉 Special Guest at Our Opening day. Meet Cat Ferguson! 🐾

We’re excited to welcome Cat Ferguson, a fully qualified and insured McTimoney Animal Therapist for dogs and horses, as a special guest at our Grand Opening on
Saturday 9th August
At Sid and Lola’s Natural Pet Shop, Four Marks!

Cat will be with us between 10am- 1pm to:
🐶 Answer your questions about McTimoney therapy
🐴 Explain how this gentle, effective treatment can benefit your animals
💬 Hand out her business card and introduce herself to the local community

Whether you’re curious about how McTimoney can support your dog’s mobility, recovery, or overall wellbeing, or you’d just like to meet a passionate animal therapist—come and say hello!

Pop in, enjoy some refreshments, grab a treat for your dog, and make the most of this fantastic chance to connect with a local expert.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🐶
Cat Ferguson McTimoney Animal Therapist

29/05/2025

✨SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS!✨

One of the most exciting parts of my job is when a client gets a new puppy! Gorgeous Takaya here is 12 weeks old and had her first short session with me this week - no treatment, just some basic palpation and range of movement assessment, including a bit of practice lifting up her legs in turn. As you can see, Takaya was very relaxed and took the whole process in her stride (and I was totally smitten 😂)! Getting dogs used to being handled in this way from a young age stands them in such good stead for any future vet/chiro/physio examinations.

I'm really passionate about making chiropractic a positive experience for every animal, and offer acclimatisation sessions for both puppies and dogs who may find the process a little overwhelming at first. Please get in touch for more information! 🐾

02/05/2025

I spent a fantastic day learning about the osteopathic approach to canine diaphragm release this week. I absolutely love learning about different ways of thinking and discovering new tools to go in my 'toolkit', and can't wait to see the benefits these new techniques bring for my clients! 🐾

12/04/2025

Another beautiful day to be out and about treating some lovely horses ☀️🐴 If you're going to work on a sunny Saturday, this is definitely the job to be doing! 🤩

27/02/2025

Beautiful Tikaani enjoying a good snooze during her massage treatment today 🥰💤

13/01/2025

A really interesting illustration of growth plate closure in dogs - this is why moderation is so important when exercising young dogs, especially when it comes to repetitive, high impact activities!

Growth plate closure is such an important consideration when we are working our young dogs. This is a guide only, in my personal experience some growth plates can remain active until the dog is 2yrs old. Torque or twisting can cause damage to the growth plates. Find the distal radial epiphysis (wrist) this can remain active until 17 months or more ! Think about the concussive force this joint receives when the dog takes off and lands. Take care out there 😉

20/12/2024

🐾 Well that's a wrap for 2024! 🐾

Wishing all of my wonderful clients a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2025! I've had an absolute blast working with you all this year and it's been such a privilege getting to help your animals - and a special thank you for all of the cups of tea this winter to warm my cold hands, it's been very much appreciated!

I look forward to catching up with everyone in the new year and will respond to any non-urgent messages when I'm back at work in January 😊