Black Cat Veterinary Physiotherapy

20/09/2024

Another fabulous day ahead at Phoenix Vets in Loughborough.

I’m working there as part of a team of Complimentary Therapists, helping them to provide the best possible care for their clients.

17/09/2024

Did you know?!

You can now book online for a consultation. Zoom calls are also possible. This means that you can check what availability there is and find a date and time that suits you, at a time that suits you. 😊

Why not give it a try. 😀 Of course, you can still contact the practice via all the usual routes and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.

Home visits are also able to be booked online, but will be subject to confirmation due to travel times and location.

Link for booking: https://black-cat-veterinary-physiotherapy.selectandbook.com

10/09/2024

Did you know?!
You can now book online for a consultation. Zoom calls are also possible. This means that you can check what availability there is and find a date and time that suits you, at a time that suits you. 😊
Why not give it a try. 😀 Of course, you can still contact the practice via all the usual routes and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.
Home visits are also able to be booked online, but will be subject to confirmation due to travel times and location.
Link for booking: https://black-cat-veterinary-physiotherapy.selectandbook.com

09/09/2024

Another one of my clients smashing it at her breed show. First again and Reserve Challenge.

Isn’t she a beautiful girlie?!

Well done Kiri and Yvonne!

07/09/2024

🐾What is Veterinary Physiotherapy?🐾
Have you ever wondered about veterinary physiotherapy and how it can benefit your 4 legged friends? Let’s delve into this specialised field and discover its incredible impact on animal health and recovery.
Veterinary physiotherapy is a specialised branch of veterinary medicine that focuses on the assessment, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal, neurological, and movement disorders in animals. Similar to human physiotherapy, it aims to improve mobility, alleviate pain, and enhance the overall quality of life for pets.
🐴What Does It Entail?
We utilise a variety of techniques to help animals recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and maintain optimal physical health, such as;
▪️Massage Therapy: Helps to relax muscles, improve blood circulation, and reduce pain.
▪️Stretching Exercises: Enhance flexibility and range of motion.
▪️Hydrotherapy: Utilising water resistance, hydrotherapy improves strength and mobility without stressing the joints.
▪️Electrotherapy: E.g. TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) and NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation) reduce pain and stimulate muscle contractions.
▪️Rehabilitation Programs: Tailored exercise routines help pets recover from surgeries or injuries.
🐶When is it beneficial?
▪️Post-Surgery Recovery: Assists pets in regaining strength and mobility after orthopaedic or neurological surgeries.
▪️Injury Rehabilitation: Aids in the healing process of sprains, strains, and fractures.
▪️Chronic Conditions: Manages pain and improves mobility in pets with arthritis or other degenerative conditions.
▪️Performance Enhancement: Keeps working and sporting animals in peak condition.
▪️Preventative Care: Helps prevent injuries by maintaining muscle strength and flexibility.

We are committed to providing exceptional care for your animals. Our team collaborates closely with Vets to ensure a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to each animals unique needs. Whether it’s a playful pup recovering from surgery or an aging cat needing some extra TLC, we’ve got you covered!
www.blackcat-vetphysio.co.uk
https://black-cat-veterinary-physiotherapy.selectandbook.com

06/09/2024

Phoenix Vets day! So pleased to be working alongside this team to provide the best possible care for their clients.

05/09/2024

Follow the link for details. If you live in the PE1-8 postcode you can get your cats neutered for just £10. This is a so important in the war against so many tragic preventable diseases and the flood of kittens at this time of year.

https://www.facebook.com/share/M8KtK9zZA9e5dW5q/?mibextid=WC7FNe

04/09/2024

Who’s that girl…? Oo it’s a Disney! 😍
A fabulous team to work with Phoenix Vets in Loughborough. Physiotherapy now available to add to their great range of services already available

https://www.phoenixvets.uk/

03/09/2024

Did you know?!

You can now book online for a consultation. Zoom calls are also possible. This means that you can check what availability there is and find a date and time that suits you, at a time that suits you. 😊

Why not give it a try. 😀 Of course, you can still contact the practice via all the usual routes and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.

Home visits are also able to be booked online, but will be subject to confirmation due to travel times and location.

www.blackcat-vetphysio.co.uk

Link for booking: https://black-cat-veterinary-physiotherapy.selectandbook.com

02/09/2024

Fabulous to see this cheeky boy enjoying life to the max.

He had a diagnosis of hip dysplasia as a young dog. Through a careful program of physiotherapy and hydrotherapy he has avoided surgery.

Well done Ben and Angela! Thank you so much for sharing 😍

02/09/2024

Come join us on Canine Arthritis Managements
The BIG WALK
The Big Walk is a month-long virtual event running through September to coincide with the IVAPM Pain Awareness Month!
Throughout the 30 day event, CAM will guide you through the canine arthritis journey, starting by learning about the basics of osteoarthritis and moving on to more complex topics such as newly emerging therapies and pain management options.

Here’s the link:-
https://caninearthritis.co.uk/get-involved/the-big-walk/?ai=

Let’s get walking and raise awareness for canine arthritis

01/09/2024

Happy Ginger Cat appreciation day!

Show me yours 😍

31/08/2024

Endorphinsport Weekend!
We’re here supporting all the fabulous Canine Athletes! Pop on over and have a chat. Complementary pre and post run checks.

🔗: https://zoomstreaming24.live/endorphinsport-multisport-weekend/

Watch all the fun live-streaming too! 😀

30/08/2024

It’s Friday! And guess where we are? Yes! With the crazy awesome Veterinary team over at Loughborough. Phoenix Vets

29/08/2024

28/08/2024

Calling All Canicrossers!

Join us at Belvoir Castle for a complimentary pre and post-run check-up for your canicross adventure!

https://www.endorphinsport.com/belvoir-castle-canicross-races

27/08/2024

Groundbreaking new “smart tag” handed to every dog in Britain

Currently free. No idea when this is going to end but a game changer for any dog if they get lost, containing info such as allergies and current meds!

https://onlinepetadvice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/dog-qr-small.webp

26/08/2024

A statement regarding the Bully Cats / Dwelf cats.

Let’s stop this insanity!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/htztipd4DmaoQPbD/?mibextid=WC7FNe

25/08/2024

We’re here! It’s a little breezy but so far we’ve not been blown away! 😂
We’re by the donkeys so easy to find! 😍
See you soon!

24/08/2024

Tomorrow folks! 🤩
Come on over and have a natter! Going to be lots of fun. You could even try some of the challenges I set my clients 😉
See you soon!

It’s still summer! (Ok weather has kept us guessing 😂)
We’re still optimistic and rooting for a longer summer 😊😊 In that vein we’ll be at Barrowby Sports Pavillion on Sunday!

Why not come on down to see how physio can help keep your 4 legged family bouncing fit - or just come on over to have a natter 😊

We’ll be bringing our scales with us if you want to get a quick weigh in for your 4 legged friends.

We’re also hoping to raise a little for our local animal charities and Grantham Animal Tracks who do so much for our local animals 😊

Looking forward to seeing you there on Sunday!

24/08/2024

Wow. What a change in the weather!
Whilst at Phoenix yesterday I popped out for lunch - doesn’t happen often but WingPup was with me and needed to go out for a wander. Not so sure I’ll be outside today! 😂 It’ll be wet enough inside at Carnfield Hall Canine Hydrotherapy & Physiotherapy without going outside 😂

23/08/2024

It’s still summer! (Ok weather has kept us guessing 😂)
We’re still optimistic and rooting for a longer summer 😊😊 In that vein we’ll be at Barrowby Sports Pavillion on Sunday!

Why not come on down to see how physio can help keep your 4 legged family bouncing fit - or just come on over to have a natter 😊

We’ll be bringing our scales with us if you want to get a quick weigh in for your 4 legged friends.

We’re also hoping to raise a little for our local animal charities and Grantham Animal Tracks who do so much for our local animals 😊

Looking forward to seeing you there on Sunday!

22/08/2024

What a review! Oh my word, I am blown away by this! Thank you so much for this review.
Digby was a floofy joy to work with and certainly made us work to get him working. A fly on the wall would have had a field day! 😂
His case study will shortly be available on www.blackcat-vetphysio.co.uk
Feline Physio is fantastic fun (even though it was a very concerning case at the time!)

Thank you Kev, Ria and Digby. Looking forward to seeing catch up photos of Digby at his finest in his trees!

Our beloved and beautiful (inside and out) Siberian boy, Digby, sustained really nasty pelvic and hip injuries (bone, soft tissue, nerve and tendon), resulting it’s thought from being hit by a vehicle.

We were so grateful he survived, but we knew he/we faced long, difficult and uncertain times ahead.

We wanted to give him every chance of making as good a recovery as possible whatever that involved.

Digby had complicated specialist surgery, and acquired a multitude of pins and plates to put his broken bones back together. He also had to have a tendon cut in order to do this.

Right from before the surgery we knew what happened afterwards would be vital and we wanted physio to be part of that.

We spent many hours searching for someone we thought would be the right person for Digby. We certainly found that in AJ.

Right from the first phone call and visit it felt like a real partnership- like we were all on the journey together. AJ’s warmth, experience, patience, ability to inspire hope, and creativity, was exactly what we and Digby needed. He felt comfortable with her from the start, and the early visits a few weeks after surgery.

AJ’s assessment, treatments (which included pulse mat and laser) and the exercises and activities suggested, were tailored to his needs at different times, and he made progress week on week.

We’re pretty sure they eased pain, and promoted healing, strength and recovery. They became part of his daily routine and gave a bit of structure and relief, in what must have felt like never ending days of crate confinement for him.

AJ was part of his recovery from the early super tough weeks of his crate rest, to his first weeks of freedom in the house a few months later, and his gradual reintroduction to his favourite place-the great outdoors.

We are positive that AJ, and all she offered and suggested has been a vital part in Digby’s recovery.

Digby is loving resuming his role of ‘hunter gatherer,’ dashing around and running up trees, and sitting in his king of the castle position on the shed!

We are so so grateful, and grateful to AJ for her vital role in that, and we are sure Digby is too!

Thanks AJ for flying the flag for feline physio! Thanks for everything.

Kev, Ria and Digby

20/08/2024

Delighted to be providing a new service to Phoenix Vets in Loughborough.

We are delighted to introduce to you, AJ!🐾

AJ runs the Black Cat Veterinary Physiotherapy and will be joining us every Friday at the practice to help assist our clients and their pet(s) in their rehabilitation process, should they need it.

AJ is a proud owner of horses, cats and a crazy spaniel, all who she loves dearly. AJ has a huge passion for animals and uses “a whole animal approach to their physical, mental and emotional problems – enabling them to be the very best version of themselves”.

We are incredibly excited to be working along side AJ and will be sharing some of our cases that we are working on in the upcoming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled👀.

More information on AJ and her services can be found on her website👇🏼

https://www.blackcat-vetphysio.co.uk/about