Veterinary Pain Management

26/01/2022

Piixie enjoyed her Laser Therapy session with our vet Ailsa today. Ailsa runs a pain management clinic on a Wednesday at ARC to include acupuncture, laser therapy and medical pain management appointments. Having these therapies work well In conjunction with hydrotherapy as it helps to release tight muscles, increase blood flow and reduces pain. If you would like more information on these services email us at [email protected] 🐾💜

29/07/2021

And here is the beautiful Rolo in action!!!! 💜 Multimodal management at its best!

20/07/2021

We love Rolo here at VPM - he's such a good boy for his acupuncture 🥰

What better way to start a hot Monday morning than in cool water with this happy chappy!
Rolo has been seen by all of our services, Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Acupuncture and Laser to help keep him as mobile as possible as he reaches his older years.
A Multidisciplinary approach to his treatment has worked wonders for him and he means he can still play like a puppy at the age of 12! 😃

05/07/2021

Today it's UK . It doesn't take a specific national day, we know we think about them everyday but on this day, take an extra two minutes to know you're never alone in grieving for a pet, an extra two minutes to laugh at a great memory, to cry a little harder and to take extra care of yourself and those around you 💜 Feel free to comment remembering your pets

02/07/2021

Noticing pain in pets can be tricky, but the key is to notice SOMETHING. Would you assume that older humans who struggle to walk longer distances struggle because they are in pain? Of course!! Pets are just the same! You take pain relief when you've hurt a joint, you don't want older humans struggling with stairs or slippery floors. Noticing and treating pain in pets is vital for a longer, happier life. Get in touch now to find out how we can help from the comfort of your pets very own cosy home! 💜

The signs of arthritis can be more subtle than you think.

Recognising them and acting quickly means your dog can live a longer life, free from pain.

Click here to get your dogs arthritis management plan under way now: https://bit.ly/2XBRc7K

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28/06/2021

I love my job! 💜

17/06/2021

Following our post about , we also do ! Acupuncture is a very popular additional therapy for humans and pets.... and yes, we do it from the comfort of your pets very own home! 💜 https://vet-painmanagement.com/services

14/06/2021

A little bit of Monday morning happiness! 💜 Being a vet or RVN doesn't stop because of a sunny weekend!

09/06/2021

June's Senior Pet Digest is here, and this month we are talking separation anxiety in older pets. Understanding separation anxiety can help you help your senior pet rediscover their confidence. Read this month's articles here: http://bit.ly/SPDJune

Senior Pet Digest is a monthly newsletter with articles and resources related to geriatric pet care, common pet diseases, in-home euthanasia, end-of-life care, and pet loss support. You can subscribe here: https://1l.ink/C2PTG3R

02/06/2021

Living with grief is something everyone experiences, be it pet or human, and this is a great graphic to demonstrate the process of moving forward WITH grief. Everyone's experience will be unique, be kind! 💜

MOVING FORWARD, NOT MOVING ON

“Moving forward” or “moving on”. They sound like such similar phrases, don’t they? But in the context of grief the difference between “on” or “forward” is huge.

When you’re grieving for a precious pet – or indeed a person who you love – people will often say things like, “Isn’t it time you moved on?” or “You’ll move on eventually” or even, “I’m glad to see you’ve moved on”.

But the idea of moving on from a loved one can be incredibly distressing.

Moving on implies leaving something behind. It suggests that the animal, for example, was a moment or place that you can put behind you when, in fact, he or she was a member of your family and you’ll never get over that loss – not in the way that moving on implies, anyway.

Read more: http://ed.gr/dgds8

27/05/2021

At VPM, we do more than Home Euthanasia. We provide therapeutic treatments for dogs of all ages, with the aim of helping with pain management and to keep your pets fighting fit! Up first.... Laser!! 💜

24/05/2021

💜 So very true!!!

Yikes! Amazing. Hard not to tear up reading this...and definitely gave the furry one a big fat kiss after reading this!

18/05/2021

Feel free to comment with your pet memorials, or send us a message and a picture and we will feature your loved one! 💜

12/05/2021

💜 Thank you for such lovely feedback. It's always an honour to help pets pass peacefully in the comfort of their own home

10/05/2021

A sad day for and his family losing their beloved First Dog . What a life he must have had! 💜

06/05/2021

So very, very true. I find pet owners are very supportive to each others grief, and would like to see a day where employers and other settings acknowledge the grief over the loss of a beloved pet and treat it in the same regard as the loss of a beloved human life 💜

Yes absolutely. So true.

03/05/2021

💜 A huge thank you to all my wonderful colleagues this . I'm so lucky to be able to work with some incredible Registered Veterinary Nurses 💜

30/04/2021

We are now able to offer affiliations with practices in the area for home euthanasia appointments! Simply click the link below and fill out the form, or send to your and ask them to fill it out. 💜
Garston Vets Highcroft Veterinary Group Vets4Pets Trowbridge, Wiltshire Bath, Somerset Frome

Ailsa spent four years studying as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies.

28/04/2021

It's always an honour 💜

27/04/2021

With the easing, we are able to continue to provide home euthanasia appointments whilst following social distancing guidelines. Recent changes now permit up to 6 outside and with the weather improving, thinking about a sunny comfortable place in your garden can mean more of your loved ones can be present. If your pet is coming towards the end of their life, we are more than happy to discuss options with you 💜

10/03/2021

21/01/2021

Listen in for tips and tricks for your oldies!

What happens when your pets start to show ageing signs?

Although you’ve been taking care of them since they were babies, caring for older pets requires a different set of knowledge and skills. Dr. Ailsa Pringle is an experienced vet and the founder of Veterinary Pain Management, focusing on the health and care of ageing pets.

Her passion for animals goes beyond her business, as she is a self-confessed crazy cat lady . She will share with us top tips on how to care for older pets to help you cope with their changing needs.

Catch her on the next on 26 January from 12pm-2pm, with host Cynthia Wihardja (Founder of The Brave Zone).






Listen online at https://lght.ly/nhhelk2

23/01/2020

**FIRST APPOINTMENT ALERT** It is only right that our first post is about my first acupuncture appointment, with Jiggy! She's an older St Bernard with creaky joints who is benefitting from both acupuncture and laser therapy! She barely fits in the consulting room, let alone the camera frame, but posed beautifully for some pics anyway 😊
If you would like any information on veterinary acupuncture or laser therapy, please drop us a message.