18/09/2025
The following is a lovely comment we received from Tilly's owners about how her treatment sessions with our osteopath, Jay, has helped her quality of life. We love hearing these sorts of things and they can really make our day! 😁
*Speak to your vet for advice before adding any medication to your pets treatment plan.
"How Physiotherapy and Paracetamol Gave My Senior Dog Her Life Back
At 13 years old, my beloved dog Tilly had begun to slow down in a way that felt irreversible. Her arthritis had worsened to the point where she struggled to get up, hesitated at stairs, and often chose to lie in her bed rather than greet visitors with her usual enthusiasm. Like many pet owners, I wanted to do everything I could to ease her pain, so we went down the route that many vets recommend: expensive injections promising relief.
But after months of costly treatments, the results were… underwhelming. Tilly seemed no more mobile, and the sparkle in her eyes still flickered behind a haze of discomfort.
Then everything changed.
Enter Jay, a gentle and deeply knowledgeable physiotherapist who seemed to understand Tilly’s body and spirit right away. Instead of another injection or new medication, Jay focused on targeted physical therapy—gentle stretching, massage, and low-impact exercises tailored specifically to Tilly’s aging joints. Alongside this, our vet suggested something surprisingly simple: paracetamol (given under veterinary supervision and in safe doses).
Within just a few weeks, I saw a transformation I hadn’t dared hope for.
Tilly was standing up more easily, moving around with more freedom, and even managing a few short, happy trots across the garden again. Her mood lifted. She became more engaged, more alert—more like the dog I knew.
I won’t claim it’s a miracle cure—arthritis doesn’t disappear—but for Tilly, the combination of physiotherapy and basic, affordable medication has given her a quality of life I didn’t think was possible at this stage. And it didn’t take a high-priced injection to do it. It took compassion, patience, and the right kind of care.
Jay, if you’re reading this: thank you. Your work has brought joy back into our home, and I’m endlessly grateful for what you’ve done for Tilly."
❤️