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Animal Mechanics Veterinary Physiotherapy Specialist Veterinary Physiotherapy I am able to visit your home or where your animal normally lives and treat accordingly from a Veterinary Referral.

I am fully insured for public and professional liability through my membership with the Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAP) and in accordance with the Veterinary Act 1966, will only ever treat an animal with a veterinarians’ referral. As you might be aware, Veterinary Physiotherapy consists of manual therapy, electrotherapy and performing functional exercises in

order to treat musculoskeletal conditions, neurological conditions, age related deterioration and to prevent injury and improve performance or quality of life in animals. Animal Mechanics can provide a suitable method of pain relief, enhance the healing process following injury or surgical procedures, and ensure optimal muscle function following surgery, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

23/02/2025

Cognitive decline in dogs, often referred to as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD), is similar to dementia in humans.It typically begins to occur between 7 to 10 years of age, although many factors can influence the onset - including genetics, breed, medical history, life events and individual circu...

14/02/2025

Love is… understanding each other without saying a single word.

Love is a wagging tail waiting at the door, no matter how long you’ve been gone.

Love is the cuddles that make every bad day disappear.

Love is being uncomfortable to make sure they’ve got enough room in the bed.

Love is sharing your food, even when you said you wouldn’t.

Love is muddy paws and messy floors, but never minding the mess.

Love is long walks that turn into the best adventures.

Love is always having a reason to smile, even on the hardest days.

Love is knowing you are someone’s whole world.

Love is rearranging your life so they can stay comfortable in their final days.

Love is choosing their happiness over your own, even when it means letting go.

Love is holding their paw as they drift into their last sleep.

Love is finding their fur on your clothes and smiling instead of brushing it away.

Love is saving their favorite toy, even when it’s tattered and worn.

Love is still looking for them when you open the door, just for a second.

Love is feeling their presence in the house, even when it’s silent.

Love is feeling lucky to have loved them, no matter how much it hurts to lose them.

Love is forever.

Happy Valentine’s Day

09/02/2025

WHEN IS THE BEST AGE TO START PROTECTING YOUR DOG'S JOINTS?

It is estimated that 80% of dogs over 8 years of age show evidence of degenerative joint disease. To begin with these developments are often restricted to pathological changes in joints and associated musculoskeletal tissues, without obvious signs of stiffness, discomfort or loss of mobility.

This means a dog may look perfectly healthy even while joint function is deteriorating, as:

- joint fluid becomes more like water instead of oil, resulting in poorer lubrication of articular surfaces

- cartilage becomes less hydrated, thinner and more brittle, with a consequent loss of shock absorption and increase in friction during limb movement

- tendons, ligaments and fibrous tissues lose flexibility and become more at risk of sprains, strains and ruptures

- bony changes occur which cause inflammation

Ideally therefore, it is best to start supporting joints when they are still healthy, before any degenerative changes begin. And for many dogs this will be from around 6 YEARS OF AGE ONWARDS.

NOTE

If hip dysplasia, osteochondritis dissecans, elbow dysplasia or a similar condition is diagnosed at any age, supplementation should be started immediately to preserve joint comfort and function for as long as possible.

For working dogs and those involved in agility / competitive sports such as Canicross it is also important to protect joints earlier than for the average pet, due to the increased stress these and similar activities place on joints and associated musculoskeletal tissues.

Click here to learn more about Ultimate Joint Support: >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/joint-health/ultimate-joint-support---large

28/01/2025

"I didn’t believe it at first, but it’s true—having a dog makes a difference," I said, watching the light catch on the old leash hanging by the door.

At first, it’s just a dog, you tell yourself. Just another thing to care for in a world that already demands too much. But then they work their way in. Little by little, they show you parts of yourself you didn’t even know existed. The softer parts. The patient parts. The parts that needed someone to just sit beside them without asking for a single thing in return.

You notice it most on the days when life feels too heavy. They’re there, waiting, looking at you like you’re still worth something even when you’re not so sure yourself. They remind you how to keep going, not with words or grand gestures, but just by being there—steady, present, and unshaken by whatever storm you’re caught in.

And that’s the difference. They don’t fix you, but they remind you that maybe you don’t need fixing. That maybe love, in its simplest form, is all you needed to feel human again. And it’s a kind of love you don’t forget. The kind that stays with you long after they’re gone..

R.M. Drake 🐕

Artist Credit: Pascal Campion

26/01/2025

“Eggshells are rich in calcium carbonate, about 800 milligrams! And the slippery membrane that lines the inside of the shell is loaded with collagen, elastin, protein, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, and chondroitin, which provide fantastic joint support. Supplementing with eggshell membranes has even been shown to reduce joint pain by 72.5 percent.” - The Forever Dog LIFE

Eggshell membrane, a natural byproduct of the egg industry, has gained significant attention as a valuable source of bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential. The key proteins in ESM (Eggshell membrane) play a fundamental role in cartilage health (1). While collagens provide tensile strength to the extracellular matrix (ECM) of cartilage, glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) such as chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid (HA) help maintain hydration and elasticity (2).

Furthermore, collagen types I, V, and X, elastin, and various growth factors included in ESM are critical for supporting cartilage repair (3). These properties make ESM an attractive candidate for promoting cartilage repair, especially in degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis (4). Similar to humans, dogs experience osteoarthritis, where chronic inflammation triggers oxidative stress, causing chondrocyte death, cartilage breakdown, and degradation of the ECM, ultimately leading to joint degeneration (5). Eggshell membrane has been shown to decrease pro-inflammatory cytokines and improve joint health in animal models and human studies, making it a popular ingredient in dietary supplements (6).

08/01/2025

I know I always advise people to keep their dogs slim and here is the evidence.

31/12/2024

This year ends with many of my clients no longer having their special friends by their side 😔, thinking of you all. Remembering all the beloved pets lost by my clients this year and past years.
To everyone with a furry friend take the time out to be fully in the moment with them, give them all the cuddles, extra special treats, take them on their favourite walks and to explore new places. We don’t get enough time together so really make the most of every precious moment in their company.

26/12/2024

Wishing all of my wonderful clients past and present a Merry Christmas. Me & the boys have been spoilt throughout the year by special kindnesses from you especially of the edible kind and then even more so for Christmas. We are truly grateful, thank you so much and thank you for entrusting me with your beloved pets and helping them on their healing journey ❤️

08/11/2024

My dogs Oakley & Solomon have their own instagram page following their adventures visiting dog friendly places among other insights into their lives. So please give them a follow, you will find them at labradors_on_tour

We just recently had a trip to Jimmys farm & wildlife park which was great. Very lucky that it is local and so dog friendly.

03/11/2024

For anyone who buys their yumove from Amazon 😔

15/10/2024

It is good practice as an animal physio or for any therapist working with animals to be a member of a professional body, as to be a member means that you will have passed certain criteria and been vetted by them as such. I am a member of two professional bodies, which are the Institute of Registered Veterinary & Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAP) and the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP). To be a member of IRVAP and Ramp I undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) every year, this can be in various forms. I have recently spent 3 days undertaking CPD in the form of a conference organised by IRVAP and a 2 day dog anatomy weekend.
I think it is always important to keep learning and refreshing my knowledge, there is never a point in your career when you can know everything no matter how experienced you are.
Attending conferences and courses are also a great way to network with fellow therapists.

Picture of my wingmen who got to accompany me on my travels and enjoy a change of scenery!

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I am able to visit your home or where your animal normally lives and treat accordingly from a Veterinary Referral. I am fully insured for public and professional liability through my membership with the Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAP) and in accordance with the Veterinary Act 1966, will only ever treat an animal with a veterinarians’ referral. Veterinary Physiotherapy consists of manual therapy, electrotherapy and performing functional exercises in order to treat musculoskeletal conditions, neurological conditions, age related deterioration and to prevent injury and improve performance or quality of life in animals. Animal Mechanics can provide a suitable method of pain relief, enhance the healing process following injury or surgical procedures, and ensure optimal muscle function following surgery, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.