Anna’s Animal Physiotherapy

17/06/2024

🌴💕🐾I’m back after a fabulous holiday, here are some pics and I look forward to seeing my lovely patients and owners soon!

01/06/2024

Hey all… just before I go on my holiday tomorrow( 1 more sleep!!🙌🏻).. I have this for you..this is my chat I had with Sarah at The Metta Pet Clinic a few weeks ago..I feel so lucky to work with this amazing like minded lady…enjoy…🐾💕🫶🏻

31/05/2024

🐾 I’m on holiday now until 17th June. I am off to Sri Lanka on Sunday so looking forward to that and a good relax and reset! Thank you all for your support and to my clients and patients for being wonderful to work with. Until the 17th, take care and I will bore you to tears about my holiday when I see you all next! 🌴🥰

29/05/2024

Lauren Holland Dog Training is brilliant and scent training is great fun for dogs and owners and so good for mental enrichment..and the great thing about it is that even dogs with mobility issues and golden oldies can take part..contact Lauren directly if you are interested in this great course 🐾

Starting next week 🐶🐾 SPACES AVAILABLE TO BOOK NOW ✨

SCENTWORK CLASS AVAILABLE NOW 🐾

Looking for something new to do with your dog?

Tap into something they already love so much, using their noses!

In this 6 week course your dog will be able to search for a scented article in different scenarios, as well as scent games to take home!

Lauren is trained from Level 1 - 4 with Scentwork UK.

Course length: This is a 6 week course.
Lesson length: The lessons are 1hr 15 minute sessions.
Course cost: £130

This course is suitable for dog’s comfortable in the presence of other dogs.

1:1 Scent work sessions are available too!

Contact me to book : [email protected]

SPACES ARE LIMITED.

29/05/2024

👋hello everyone..message for all my lovely owners..don’t forget I am on annual leave from Sunday 2nd June until 17th June and so if you have any questions or need to contact me, please do before Friday as I am not taking my phone away with me(need a good break and relax!). Thanks all 🐾💕

26/05/2024

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Encouraging dogs to sniff on walks is not only natural and instinctual for them but also has many benefits for their physical and mental well-being.

Sniffing provides mental stimulation for dogs, which is important for their overall mental health.

A good sniff also helps them to learn about their environment, identify scents, and understand the world around them. Through sniffing they can also release pent-up energy, which can help to reduce behavioural problems.

Additionally, sniffing can help to alleviate stress and anxiety in dogs, making them feel more relaxed and comfortable on walks.

22/05/2024

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Well done Sky and her owner, Amy for the amazing effort in doing her home treatment plan..you have worked so hard and got the results 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Not only did Sky feel better, but the stance analyser shows a near perfect reading! So pleased with her, this is the best part of my job 🥰🐾. Her owner has opted for check ins so we can keep an eye on her as she has hip dysplasia it is a case of life time management..”as her owner said today..once you get into the routine of ice therapy and exercises it becomes habit like cleaning your teeth” so true, Love it 💕🐾

21/05/2024

🐾💕Can’t tell you how lovely it is to see Dot back on track after her recent flare up of her lumbosacral stenosis-with upping her physio sessions and the help from Sarah at The Metta Pet Clinic who has tweaked her meds, adding in some herbs and CBD oil, we are nearly there 🙌🏻, Go Dot! Makes me happy seeing her so much better again! NB..if you are interested in CBD oil, please consult your vet who can advice on reputable options as there are a lot on the market which aren’t so good shall we say! 😉

17/05/2024

💕💕🐾I can’t say how grateful I am when my clients take the time to review my work and it means the world to me to have such lovely reviews! As most of us do, the imposter syndrome sometimes kicks in and so having the reviews reassures me I’m doing ok! Thank you so much to for these lovely words 🥰🐾

15/05/2024

🐾💕It’s always great to see Cody and his mum for their now 6 monthly check up..Cody had IVDD surgery 3yrs ago now and once we got him back to his optimum, his owner opted for 3 monthly, now 6 monthly check ins. This works really well as with any dog (or human for that matter) that has had surgery or a trauma or progressive illness, compensation will always be a factor as the body adjusts and adapts and there will always be a little bit of weakness in that region of the body so why not keep on top of it and have check ins ongoing..? I was so pleased with how Cody is looking and feeling today, just had a little ni**le in his mid spine(thoracolumbar spine) which we sorted with a treatment and of he went until next time..🙌🏻

14/05/2024

🐾😱The difference in this dog in just 3weekly sessions is amazing..even sometimes us physios can be surprised! 🤣 I was confident I could make some positive changes for Chase, but love hearing from his owner that he is happier, more playful, never really wagged his tail and has started to, and even today jumped onto a tree stump for the first time ever(see second pic-isn’t he proud of himself!). His owner has been so diligent in doing the home treatment plan which has comprised of a few home adaptions, therapeutic exercises and some heat and cold therapy. Well done both of you! Proud physio moment!

13/05/2024

Thanks for being a top engagers and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Sandra Wilkinson, Penny Firmin, Kate Fenech, Helen Rothberg

10/05/2024

🐾💕Meet gorgeous George! George had surgery to correct his right luxating patella(sliding kneecaps) last August and recently he has been getting stiff on it and lame on it-he was such a good boy for his initial assessment and treatment and seemed to enjoy himself too. Watch this space to see how he does..what a lovely lad he is 💕🐾

10/05/2024

09/05/2024

💕🐾 it was so lovely to see Charlie girl after she has just come back from her holiday(pic of her on the beach chilling!). She is doing so well and shows how amazing it is when you can start the osteoarthritis management early on in the diagnosis-we are just working on conditioning to help her core strength which will protect her spine and keep her strong in her transitions from sitting, standing and laying down which is so important in older dogs. Go Charlie 🙌🏻

05/05/2024

👌🏻Wow yes good point….

03/05/2024

🐾Check out these personalised pet bowls..❤️love them..from a fellow small business and a friend of mine 🥰🐾

01/05/2024

💕🐾spot my boy 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Photo collection by Furry Friends Photography

01/05/2024

💕🐾I met Chase today! This gorgeous lad has been diagnosed with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis which is also known as cauda equina. This is caused by compression of the nerve roots(cauda equina) due to a narrowing of the spinal canal at the lumbosacral junction. At this level of the lower spine the spinal cord changes shape from a tubular structure to a large collection of nerves that have the appearance of a horses tail(French for horses tail is cauda equina!). This condition causes pain, weak hindlimbs with uncoordinated walking, pain/difficulty when urinating and passing faeces. Luckily Chase’s owner has already started making adaptions to his environment and she is doing all she can to help him…watch this space for an update…

29/04/2024

🐾🥰 Please be kind to your veterinary staff, this is true for vets and vet nurses, I can only speak for Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital where I worked but they do their very best for your pet, thank you to all the vets and nurses out there that are doing the best for our much loved pets of all kinds! 🐕🐈🐇🐢🐀🐾🥰

The sad truth is, that an immense su***de rate exists in veterinary medicine. We have to care more for ourselves and our colleagues and we have to find a way to stay healthy.

If you are struggling with feeling depressed or overwhelmed, tell your friends and family, and go get help.

Depression has many faces, so to your vet, respect their time, and remember that they also have your dog's best interest at heart.

You can find help and support - a great supporter for mental health.

28/04/2024

🐾🐀Now all my 3 dogs have had a go Kent Barn Hunt..it was back the beginning and Henry’s go at the intermediate level, he did well and is sound asleep now..Barn hunt is so good for all ages and breeds 🙌🏻🐾🥰

26/04/2024

Was lovely to see Mr Pomtastic(and his brother penguin) for his treatment last night and especially as he really seems to have turned a corner and not been lame since our last treatment 🙌🏻, he took to the wobble cushion straight away and I will use this to strengthen the forelimbs and the shoulder stabilisers as well as his core strength..after a good exercise session, he used the wobble cushion to lay on 🥰bless him, he is so adorable 💕🐾

24/04/2024

An important part of my role is to educate owners into the importance of understanding your pets pain..they can’t tell us so it’s down to us to be their advocates 🥰🐾

Let's rewrite the narrative around our beloved dogs showing signs of 'slowing down' or 'aging'.

There is always a reason behind changed behaviour.

To be the best caregivers for our dogs, we need to educate ourselves to recognise the signs of pain early, advocate for their comfort, and celebrate their resilience.

But how do we get this education in the hands of every dog owner? Or is it more than a case of lack of knowledge?

24/04/2024

Interesting video..think iv shared this before or similar but just shows the differences in different harnesses..

24/04/2024

Brilliant post from a fellow rehabber on the importance of weight in the treatment plan…thank you Physio My Dog 👏🏻

16/04/2024

💕🐾It’s always a pleasure to see gorgeous Sky and what a good job her owners have done at her diet since last time I saw her. She has lost nearly 1kg in a month which is pretty good and will help her hip dysplasia..never an easy thing to do but her owners are so dedicated to her that they have worked hard to reduce the intake!

11/04/2024

Happy National Pet Day!

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National Pet Day is a wonderful occasion to appreciate the love and happiness our pets bring into our lives. It's a perfect time to celebrate and show our pets how much they mean to us.

Today, take the opportunity to cuddle your pet, spend quality time with them, and treat them to something special! Pets are often considered our most loyal companions and best friends.

Share with us how you are celebrating with your pet today by leaving a message below!

10/04/2024

💕🐾It’s always so lovely to see Jack and today his brother, James didn’t like being left out so came over for some love and a nose I think..these too are so close and it’s lovely to see the relationship they have together. Jacks owner is very dedicated to him and is really on it in terms of noticing changes and signs of pain..they are such a pleasure to work with..gorgeous pics 💕🐾