Lottie Bridle Veterinary Physiotherapy

13/03/2024

✨Golden Oldies✨
Does this sound like your dog? 👇🏼

🔸 Slowing down on walks
🔸 Struggling to get up/down stairs
🔸 Stiff when getting up from periods of rest
🔸 Wanting to play less
🔸 Generally looking less mobile
🔸 Lameness or limping
🔸 Licking of some joints

Then physiotherapy can help!

Arthritis effects 80% of dogs over 8 years old. Physiotherapy can be a major aid in keeping dogs that suffer from this condition happier and more comfortable: helping with pain, mobility and general quality of life.

I also offer appointments in the dog’s own home, so no travel or added stress for your dog is needed!

If you want to know more you can contact me on:
📞: 07767845561
📧: [email protected]
📱: PM me

04/03/2024

Had my little physio assistant helping me with my first appointment this morning 🐶

22/02/2024

Last weekend I went on a Myofascial release course for some CPD (continuing professional development). It was really good to practice and perfect some fabulous techniques!

Myofascial release is a non-invasive approach to soft tissue manipulation, gently moving the tissue and alleviating tight areas to help re align the body. The course was working with dogs, but the skills are transferrable to horses too! 🐶🐴

As you can see from the photos below, it’s a very enjoyable, calming process for the animal.. and normally sends them to sleep!😴

If you would like to book an appointment:

📱: PM me
📞 : 07767845561
📧: [email protected]

21/02/2024

A little helper in my first appointment this morning! 😸

16/02/2024

The adorable Bullet enjoying his peanut butter snack during his treatment this week 😋

If you have a young, lively or nervous dog there are plenty of tricks to keep them calm and relaxed during physio sessions!

To book an appointment:
📱: PM me
📞: 07767845561
📧: [email protected]

23/01/2024

Unusual start to my day today! Bobin the 31 year old Donkey! 💖

16/01/2024

Tillie expertly showing how to do cavaletti poles with some rolled up towels!
She is a 6 month old Labrador who sadly broke her back leg whilst playing at home with her owner. She’s doing this exercise to target her range of movement, core strength and to help increase the muscle mass in the affected leg!

There are many ways we can do strengthening exercises without owners having to invest in equipment 💪🏼

04/01/2024

⭐️ January Offer!! ⭐️

Want to start the new year right for your pet? Or maybe beat those January blues! I’m offering 20% off all first appointments booked in January!

🐶 from £40 down to £32

🐴 from £50 down to £40

To book in contact me on:

📞: 07767845561
📧: [email protected]
📱: PM me

25/12/2023

Wishing all of my lovely clients a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Have a wonderful day, and I’m looking forward to seeing you all again in January! 🎄🍾❤️

11/11/2023

It’s officially frosty morning season! ❄️🍂

The cold weather, rain and mud can have a negative effect on our horses way of going, so it’s important to keep physio up during the winter months 💪🏼

(Is there a better way to start the day than an early morning ride? 🐴🤩)

To book in contact me on:
📞: 07767845561
📧: [email protected]

06/11/2023

The lovely Molly snoozing during her treatment today 😴 She had:

🔹 Laser on her back to release tension in the muscles
🔹 Laser and Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on her hock, where she suffers with osteoarthritis
🔹 Manual therapies such as massage and myofascial release to help compensating areas

If you think your dog would benefit from physiotherapy then vou can contact me on:

📞: 07767845561
📧: [email protected]

02/06/2023

Another lovely review! This pony was a pleasure to treat.. just look at that face 🥰🌟

21/02/2023

Happy pancake day! If you’re wanting to share with your canine friends today, then here is a doggy friendly recipe! 🥞🐶

31/12/2022

Wishing all of my lovely clients a very Happy New Year 🥳

Here’s to 2023! 🥂

07/12/2022

🌟🌟 This was such a lovely review! 🌟🌟
Sally is a lovely dog and was a pleasure to treat. She has sadly lost one of her legs due to an accident, but with weekly physiotherapy and a detailed exercise plan it wasn't long before she was back to her happy self and off adventuring again with her owners!

If you think your dog can benefit from a physiotherapy session then don't hesitate to contact me!

📞 07767845561
📧 [email protected]
📱PM me

14/09/2022

I absolutely love receiving emails like this! Meggie has only had 2 sessions with me and she is already feeling the difference! 🤩

If you would like to book an appointment, drop me a message!

📞 07767845561
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📱PM me

08/09/2022

Rest in Peace your Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

What an incredible and inspirational woman, you will be greatly missed.

02/09/2022

Canine arthritis.. What are the main signs to look out for?
There are lots different signs of arthritis in dogs, and many of them might be missed by owners or just thought to be ‘age’ or ‘slowing down’.
It’s really important to look out for these, as catching arthritis early is the key to slowing down its progression. As I mentioned in my previous post, there is no cure for arthritis, however with physiotherapy we can help dogs live a happier, more pain free life!

Below I’ve listed some main things to keep an eye out for 👇🏼 Any questions, don’t hesitate to drop me a message!

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08/07/2022

Lets talk about arthritis!

This is the first of 3 posts I am going to be doing on arthritis in dogs. First of all.. what actually is arthritis?

I’m sure you have all heard of arthritis in humans, but are you aware that animals can also suffer from this debilitating condition? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common cause of chronic (long term) pain in dogs, affecting 1 in 5 of them. Although OA is often considered to be a disease related to old age, it can- and often does- occur in younger dogs too. It’s thought to affect 80% of dogs over 8 years old and 35% of dogs of all ages, and sadly is one of the leading causes of elective euthanasia.

Luckily.. Physiotherapy can help! With a range of treatments and a detailed, personalised home plan physiotherapy can help ease pain and improve joint movement, creating a better quality of life for your dog.

If you think your dog might be suffering from arthritis and would benefit from a physio appointment you can contact me:

📞 07767845561
📧 [email protected]
📱PM me

(Sources: Canine Arthritis Management, Anderson et al., 2018)

24/03/2022

08/03/2022

Now that event season is upon us it is the perfect time to book your horse or pony in for a competition MOT!

Regular physiotherapy reduces the risk of injury as well as helping to improve all round performance🐴

Book in now for March appointments:

📞 07767845561
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📱PM me

17/01/2022

So important to make sure you don’t over walk your dogs with arthritis!

CAM's top advice of the week!
Walking is great for your dog's muscles and joint fluid health. But keep a watch on their gait and posture. If you see any signs of weakness, stop the walk.
Have a great Sunday folks!

01/01/2022

Happy new year everyone, here’s to a fantastic 2022 🥂

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄🎅🏻

06/12/2021

Christmas is coming.. and I am offering 30% off for all 1st appointments booked in December!
Why not treat your animal to a session before christmas? 🎅🏼🎄

29/11/2021

Let’s talk about Laser therapy!

First of all.. what is laser therapy?
Laser therapy is a non-invasive physiotherapy tool that has many benefits.
It works by delivering light to cells in the body to:
✅ Accelerate the body’s natural healing
process
✅ Provide pain relief and
✅ Stimulate a range of other biological actions.

What conditions can laser treat?

Laser is hugely beneficial for a range of conditions, the main ones include:
🔹Osteoarthritis
🔹Tendon and ligament healing
🔹Wound healinig
🔹Trigger points/ muscle spasm
🔹Swelling and inflammation
🔹Reduction in pain
🔹Other soft tissue injuries

If you think your animal would benefit from a physiotherapy appointment with laser then please contact me!

📞 07767845561
📧 [email protected]
📱PM me

25/11/2021

Helpful tips to keep your horses the right temperature this winter!🐴

With the days becoming shorter and colder, many people may start to worry their horses or ponies are starting to feel the cold. Here are some useful tips on how you can check if your horse is too cold or too hot👇

For more winter advice, visit our website now – https://bit.ly/3qL6CGB

19/11/2021

Your dog maybe trying to 'learn how to live with the pain'!
But you can make this better for him! Ensure the environment around him is convenient for him to walk around and as 'exertion-free' as possible so that he doesn't have to bear the pain!
Rugs and ramps go a long way, because remember, is a multi-modal approach!
You can check out some of CAM picks dog safety: https://www.camonlineshop.com/pet-safety-healthcare-therapists-groomers-dog-walkers/
And some products perfect to help support your best friend around https://www.camonlineshop.com/dog-harnesses-leads/

12/11/2021

What Footing Can Tell Us

In hoof lameness rehab cases, I watch the horses move when I first meet them. I often observe whether the horse is landing more comfortably in soft footing or on a hard surface. Many might think that if a horse has a hoof issue, they would prefer soft, deep footing for comfort. This isn't always the case! Seeing if a horse is more comfortable on soft ground or hard ground can tell us a lot about what's going on inside the hoof capsule.

It is true that many horses that I see in lameness rehab prefer soft, conformable footing. I may ask the owner to lead the horse from a barn driveway to a grassy verge to see how this changes their comfort level. If I see the horse move from harder ground where they are short-strided or "walking on eggshells" to then confidently extending on a softer surface, like grass or a sand arena, I assume their pain is likely a concussion issue. This could be stemming from something like thin soles, laminitic issues, sore joints, or arthritic changes.

On the other hand, sometimes I observe a horse that struggles or even head bobs on soft or deep footing, but the lameness seems to nearly disappear when on a firm, level surface. This typically points to a soft tissue issue; in deep, soft/loose footing, the workload for the horse's soft tissue can actually increase by 50%. This makes sense as to why horses with soft tissue injuries or strains tend to look more lame on soft footing - the ligaments and tendons are working in overdrive to help stabilize the limb, and if one of those ligaments or tendons is injured, this effort to stabilize is painful for the horse.

Of course, this isn't always the case for every horse, but I tend to see this "footing diagnostic" correlate fairly well to official diagnosis.

If your horse is struggling with lameness, observe them moving over various surfaces and make a mental note if you see any differences. Relay this information to your vet; it might be helpful in determining which diagnostics might be where your money is best spent!

05/11/2021