Purrfect Paws Physiotherapy

11/04/2024

Medications are not bad!

NSAIDs are frequently used to manage your dog's condition and can offer a dramatic improvement in mobility and quality of life.

There are many licensed drugs available that come in different formulations and are given in different ways. Generally they are very well tolerated.

03/03/2024

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02/03/2024

The benefits of Class 4 laser therapy 💜 if you have any queries get in touch and we can help benefit your animal 💜🐾🐕🐈‍⬛🐇🐀🦔🦜🐓🐢🐴

01/11/2023

💜🐾 Keeping busy on these cold days making sure your 4 legged friends are kept mobile and comfortable 🥰 many animals may be seeming stiffer in the changing temperatures so if you feel they could do with some help in feeling better be sure to get in touch! 🐾💜

07/10/2023

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29/09/2023

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20/09/2023

💜🐾 Sorry Doggo’s looks like Willow has claimed the new vetbed today 🙈😂 if anyone is brave enough to move her you can have a shiny new one today 😂 🐾💜

06/09/2023

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September is Animal Pain Awareness Month.

Don't miss out on the warning signs! Please reach out to your veterinarian with any concerns!

16/08/2023

🐾💜 Beautiful boy Stan has been doing so well starting his physio sessions and isn’t he a gorgeous boy! 😍 We are on a roll now we know what treats he will work for 😂🙈💜🐾

10/08/2023

Happy 8th birthday to my beautiful girl Luna 💜🎈🎂🎁 lots of toys, treats and liver cake for you today!

05/07/2023

💜🐾 Beautiful girl Badger had a great physio session today and as always was a good girl with her K Taping. We have seen such an improvement with her foot placement and comfort that it really has worked for her. Well done Badger! 🐾💜

16/06/2023

💜🐾 When your bestie is with you for emotional support during your treatment 😂🥰🐾💜

09/06/2023

How hot is too hot for your four-legged friends? ☀️

10/05/2023

💜🐾 Not sure this is how you are meant to use the wobble board Truffle 😂🙈🐾💜

09/05/2023

💜🐾 **CANCELLATION POLICY NOTICE**
Hi all, I am sorry to have to reiterate and write this but I iust wanted to put out my cancellation policy again as I have had a lot of last minute cancellations and rescheduling in the last few weeks. As it stands, my cancellation policy is : Within 24hrs notice of the appointment the full session is to be paid and within 48hrs notice is 50% of the session will be charged. Unfortunately I have had to implement this as I have to arrange childcare and end up putting off other appointments which in turn stops other animals getting seen and a loss financially for myself. I am very understanding with changing appointments but I am trying my best to keep it fair for everyone. I don’t want to have to start taking payments upfront or deposits but this would end up being the next step should it continue. Sorry to sound ranty but am trying to make it fair and fit everyone in where and when I can. 🐾💜

24/04/2023

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We say this a lot...

Ball . throwers . are . not . good . for . your . dog!

They might be having a great time, but the wear and tear on their joints is no joke.

What is it doing to your dog's joints?
- Repeated micro-trauma to muscles and cartilage is a cause of long-term damage.
- Chasing or even carrying items like a ball can shift your dogs weight distribution to their front legs, putting excessive weight through the joints of the front legs.
- Joints weakened by arthritis will be especially prone to further damage.
- High speeds can double the forces generated in the muscles.
- Braking is thought to be the most dangerous part of ball chasing and often responsible for shoulder injuries.

What can you do instead?
- Make sure to have a short warm up period before more intense exercise.
- Only ever throw the ball a short distance, on surfaces that avoid slipping and sliding.
- Throw below waist height so as to avoid jumping and don't do it repetitively
- Consider alternatives like scent work, varying location of the walk to keep things exciting, or playing hide and seek with the ball rather than playing fetch.

15/04/2023

11/04/2023

🐾💜Happy National Pet Day! Here are some of the beauts we have seen today 😍lets see some pics of your fur babies in the comments!🐾💜

08/04/2023

A great illustration of why chest harnesses are a poor choice for dogs. Imagine having a band holding your arms down as you try to walk / move. After a while you would get muscle ache, right? Please avoid chest harnesses. Instead look for one where the shoulder blades can move freely, and the harness has a v-shape across the chest.
Photo courtesy of Pike's Dog Training translated from the original article by Brigitte Jost, Tierphysiotherapie Brigitte Jost
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translation from german: Pike Bremer https://www.facebook.com/pikesdogtraining/

31/03/2023

💜🐾 Just look at that face 🥰 Gorgeous Ayla came to have some physiotherapy to help with a partial cruciate rupture, after some K Laser, K taping, massage and some therapeutic exercises she was feeling pretty chilled 😎 🐾💜

31/03/2023

💜🐾 Beautiful Alice has been back in fir her physiotherapy to help regain her strength and muscle mass following surgery for another ruptured cruciate. She was full of beans and already feeling happier and stronger. Well done Alice 🐾💜

30/03/2023

💜🐾 Strike a pose Nancie 🥰🐾💜

18/03/2023

🐾💜 and it’s Luna’s turn for some K Laser to help her carpals. My beautiful girl 🥰💜🐾

10/03/2023

This is very true with our session’s and home plans too 👍🏼💜🐾

Consistent workouts are essential for improving our dog's fitness levels, but what does being consistent really mean?

Consistent workouts don't necessarily mean working out daily.

Consistency is doing something regularly and repeatedly over time. Consistency is about creating a routine that you can maintain over time.

So, whether you're working out with your dog every other day, varying the intensity or duration of the workouts, or simply doing a little bit each day, you're still being consistent.

Being consistent is about finding what works for you and your dog and sticking with it.

This applies to our own fitness workouts too!

21/02/2023

💜🐾 Gorgeous Stitch has been back for his physio sessions and he definitely rocks the lime green K Tape 😍 🐾💜

21/02/2023

🐾💜Beautiful Bertie has been enjoying his physio sessions after the fracture repair to his front leg. He always comes in with a waggy tail waiting to start his exercises and he loves his treats as a reward for doing so well. Well done Bertie! 🐾💜

26/01/2023

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