Working with owners, and together, improving pet comfort, strength and mobility. We work with horses, dogs and cats.. and even the odd chicken.
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Using physiotherapy and exercise to improve comfort, strength and fitness. Visit our clinic, arrange a home visit, or visit our mobile unit
We are proud to announce that we will be sponsoring a class at the Witham Dog show again this year.
Look out for our mobile clinic and come and say hello.
We will also be holding demonstrations and talks on things you can do to keep your dogs fit and healthy
Just a few of last weeks outtakes featuring one of our equine clients too!
Some snippets from our massage workshop last night! Thank you to our lovely owners who attended, next step is the one to one sessions with your furry friends!
This is so very true. Please read this…
Just because they can, doesn't mean they should...
What do I mean by this?! 🤔
Well, I have many clients say to me "they are running about fine", or " they are still fine jumping in and out the car or on and off the sofa" or "they love chasing the ball"...and the issue? Just because they are doing it "fine" doesn't mean you should let them!
If they have an injury, you have to try and restrict them and follow the advice given. If they are holding up a leg but happily running about on 3...don't let them!!! They will continue to get worse and simply learn to live without the leg which can be very difficult to then get them to reuse the other one putting huge strain through their body. Also if you want them to be able to run about again pain free, you need to let it heal correctly.
Adrenalin is a huge pain reliever (this has been known a LONG time (Elliott, 1905)) so they might not be in pain during the activity due to adrenalin, but afterwards...it will cause issues!!! Also they can't ask you to get them out the car, many of our animals want to please us, so they'll just do it anyway even if it's uncomfortable, they just "get on" because they have a survival instinct (Bolles and Fensalow, 1980). But again, long term we are inflicting discomfort and preventing them from healing properly.
So please if you're not sure what your animal can and can't do, ask your vet or therapist. We aren't trying to be "party poopers" and might be able to offer alternatives like swimming instead of running to reduce strain through the limbs, or rolling a ball in the floor instead of throwing to prevent jumping and twisting.
So just ask below if you have any questions! 👇🏼
Just picked up some printing 😊
Sometimes you just can not beat paper. There is something tactile about how it feels and looks. Given what we do is all about feel, it felt appropriate.
So, if you see one, pick it up, keep it safe and share the information.
Welcome to our first news letter. Please take advantage of the Pitpat discount! Just a couple of spaces left for our massage workshop, don’t worry, there will be one a month, but you do need to email me and let me know that you would like a place. [email protected]
Just to clarify, Part one is WITHOUT DOGS so you can relax ☺️
We are excited to announce our collaboration with PitPat Friendly Practices.
Using PitPat activity monitor helps you to understand your dogs level of exercise and activity. This is super useful during rehabilitation to see how your dogs tolerance to activity is changing. Ongoing it is a very useful tool to spot changes that may indicate a change in levels of comfort.
Some new breeds to our clinic…
A beautiful Leonburger and a Perra de preso canario … and coming soon a picture is a Capathian Shepherd. 🥰
We had the pleasure of a trip to Fitzpatrick Referrals this week. It is great to work alongside other professionals to ensure our clients pets always get the best care and attentions.
Tell me… do you get the Vision magazine? What a little gem. I am always intrigued to know if people start at the back or front of a magazine, and whether you look at the left or right page first??
Feel free to comment on our first ad? Does it tell you what you need?
Well done Daisy! Officially signed off rehab and on to monthly maintenance. Back to full fitness and more.
👑 🧑🎓 🏆
Super proud of Max and his owners Steve and Joy. Max has been on a diet since August and has lost 10kg!! Yes 10kg!!
A combination of diet and exercise, including our water treadmill for walk and trot exercise and even swimming, has helped him shed those extra kg’s
The health benefit is that Max has rekindled his zest for exercise, breathes more easily and is generally much happier.
WELL DONE MAX 💝 🏵️
Super proud of Daisy. She has made a remarkable recovery from spinal surgery for intervertebral disc disease…
Now she can walk, it’s about preservation to keep her strong to limit the chances of any further damage or deterioration.
Top job to Phil and Sharon for such dedication to their fur baby
We always do our best to support all our clients, in and out of our clinic time. The appointment book is a bit challenged sometimes, however we always prioritise pets that have an acute situation such as recovery from surgery.
Get in touch and we will do our very best to accommodate you and your pet.
I don’t say much… rubbish at social media, but those of you who know me, know my passion is helping you all, help your beloved four legged friends. I couldn’t end the year without saying THANK YOU to all of you who have supported PTR.
So, thank you to all of you who have joined the PTR family in 2023. Here’s to those of you who may come on board in 2024, and a big massive cuddle for all your pets.
To all my amazing pet owners, and to all their super four legged friends, just one big massive THANK YOU 🤩
And have the best Christmas you can 🎄🐶🐎🐱
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This is handsome Loki who has joined what has seemed to be a growing Dachshund club! He has had surgery for a disc in his back.
TO ALL DACHSHUND AND FRENCH BULLDOG OWNERS… please PLEASE try and stop your dog jumping on and off furniture, ban the stairs and cover slippery floors.. and no balls!! These guys are particularly susceptible to back injuries. Surgery is expensive, distressing and so is the rehab. Not all spinal issues can be prevented but let’s try and reduce the incidents of a problem happening by letting this dogs live and exercise more safely.
Now thhiis is Herbie!! He has a lot to say for himself! Just weeks post op, this little man has enough get up and go for all Dachshunds! Nothing holding this chap back!
Dudley is a 7 month Bull Mastiff. He is 3 months post spinal trauma that rendered him unable to use his hind legs. He has made amazing progress through intense physio and hydro, and the most amazing dedication of his owners.
These kind of cases are hard enough to rehab in large breeds but when battling against growth rates also, they require extra special attention and really thinking outside normal rehab protocols… we have to try and restore and build neural pathways, build muscle and also create mental stimulation suitable for a large heavy pup.
In the clips below you can see Dudley walking into our clinic, for the first time without hind limb support. In the treadmill we are starting to get him to trot. And then you can see him leaving. Despite a really tough session, he walked out well.
Water has been Dudley’s best friend 😊🐶💦💦
Meet Daisy!!… what a character! She is a real cheeky lass, and was
very particular on her treats.
She now loves our fishy kibbles…
I am going shopping for new treats, so, please if you will, share with us what your dogs favourite treats would be ??
So this is Ben!! Now when I first started seeing him, he could barely walk to his field, and was on box rest. Today this cheeky chap was found escaped from his stable and helping himself to the hay barn and on his way to a ‘guest’ paddock! Now, I can not claim to be the one to have invigorated him! It has been a multi modal approach and amazing owners, But I am so happy that this fella is feeling good!!
Meet the amazing Bonnie. It’s fair to say that bulldogs take a little convincing that being in water is ok. This brilliant lady is now doing amazing! Bonnie is post spinal op, and along with hydro and her totally dedicated owner, she has made remarkable progress
Meet the amazing Charlie. He is an elderly labradoodle who comes for hydrotherapy, providing him an environment to comfortably work all his limb joints and use his muscles. Hydro for Charlie helps to maintain healthy synovial fluid turnover in his joints, increase circulation to his muscles and promote a sense of well being. His house mate comes along to offer her moral support … I think she is a little envious of Charlie!
Meet Nuka, an absolute sweetie. You can see from his film how moving in water really increases leg action through increased joint flexion and extension. The reduced forces on the joints, created through the water level help to provide a more comfortable exercise experience, giving the opportunity to improve muscle tone and mass. This in term helps to improve gait quality, helping to regain confidence to exercise on land.
This super little lady came visiting as a guest of a patient. We aim to make your dogs visit as smooth as possible, even if that means you bring your other pets or those you are looking after… it’s a family affair 🥰
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Ben enjoying a good scratch the other day, there’s no guessing with him! #vetphysiotherapy #horse
Progress looks different to every dog! Koda 8 weeks ago had no feeling in her hindlimbs during those 8 weeks we have worked really hard on gaining some form of strength and proprioception (feeling and awareness) back into her hind-limbs. Today koda took her first efforts at moving her hind-limbs on her own in the treadmill 🤩 this is a HUGE achievement we’re super proud of Koda 🥰 Each of your dogs during rehab will have different goals and aims, one that may seem big to one dog may seem small to another however each improvement made is a BIG achievement and should be acknowledged as a win❤️ #veterinaryphysiotherapist #rehabilitation #puppylove
Here’s a sneak peak at a normal day for us at Pet therapy rooms! And a look into some of our lovely clients treatment 🐶 @pawquarters #puppies #veterinaryphysiotherapist
The power of physiotherapy and hydrotherapy! It’s amazing what a combination of physio and hydro can do to aid recovery from some pretty life changing circumstances for our adored pets. #support #caninehydrotherapy #caninerecovery #mansbestfriend
Welcome to Milo, our first day stay patient. #caninerehabilitation #caninerehabtherapist #dogdaycare
Super proud of Daisy. She has made a remarkable recovery from spinal surgery for intervertebral disc disease… Now she can walk, it’s about preservation to keep her strong to limit the chances of any further damage or deterioration. Top job to Phil and Sharon for such dedication to their fur baby #caninerehabilitation #dachshundappreciation
Now thhiis is Herbie!! He has a lot to say for himself! Just weeks post op, this little man has enough get up and go for all Dachshunds! Nothing holding this chap back!
Meet Daisy!!… what a character! She is a real cheeky lass, and was very particular on her treats. She now loves our fishy kibbles… I am going shopping for new treats, so, please if you will, share with us what your dogs favourite treats would be ?? #canine #dogtreat #dogtreats
Meet the amazing Bonnie. It’s fair to say that bulldogs take a little convincing that being in water is ok. This brilliant lady is now doing amazing! Bonnie is post spinal op, and along with hydro and her totally dedicated owner, she has made remarkable progress #bulldogs #bulldogscanlikewater #spinalrehab #caninehydrotherapy
Meet Nuka, an absolute sweetie. You can see from his film how moving in water really increases leg action through increased joint flexion and extension. The reduced forces on the joints, created through the water level help to provide a more comfortable exercise experience, giving the opportunity to improve muscle tone and mass. This in term helps to improve gait quality, helping to regain confidence to exercise on land. #dogrehabilitation #dogrehabilitationcentre #dogrehabilitationtherapy
This is Pippin, a 12 year old Beagle, 8 weeks post op for spinal decompression. She started with home physio visits from us until she could come for hydro. As you can see, she has made amazing progress and exceeded her vets expectations. Well done to her owners for their total dedication to Pippins rehab. If you have a dog who has had spinal surgery, or who is at risk due to breed type or conformation, don’t struggle or worry on your own. We are here to support you in anyway we can. Give us a call 07977 548395 #caninerehabilitation #doghydrotherapy #dogphysio
Part of being a physio is learning to manage whatever you have in front of you! So sometimes you have to train your patients house mate so she can show him what to do when he gets home 🤣. Here the super Franc is learning his sit to stand with help from Rudy. #pet #the #pettherapy #pettherapy #animalphysiotherapy #pettherapyrooms
Today was the very proud day that we dropped Whitney, our Guide Dog puppy, off to Redbridge and into the hands of Sangie, her trainer. From here she will progress through 16-20 weeks of intense training on how to be a Guide. The following photos are just a few that have tracked her progress from 7 weeks to 16 months. In that time she starred on TV, visited Stansted Airport (air side), went to pubs, rugby, running races, village fetes, coffee shops, supermarkets, hairdressers, GP surgeries. She traveled in cars, buses, trains and tubes. She has navigated lifts and stairs and so much more… we are very sad to see her go but immensely proud of what she has achieved. Guide Dogs make such a significant difference to blind people and we are proud to have had the opportunity to be a tiny part of Guide Dogs ❤️
