Ribble Vets Mobility

22/07/2024

🐾 Ribble vets mobility Services 🐾
Hydrotherapy, Physiotherapy, Laser and more ….

09/07/2024

Some great enrichment ideas from the Ribble Vets Behaviour Team 🐾💚

22/06/2024

Gorgeous Poppy having her hydrotherapy session at Ribble Vets 💦🐾🐶

BVNA photograph competition! 📷

Between February and June 2024, we are inviting all of our members (including RVNs, SVNs and VCAs) to submit images on specific topics. We have three topics for you to choose from each month and you can submit up to a total of five images on any of the topics for the month.

Each month, one winner will be selected to receive a one-day pass for BVNA Congress 2024 in Telford 🥳.

The last photo competition is open and this month, we are looking for images of;

🥩 Nutrition
🩺 Medical Nursing
🦮 Handling and Restraint

The closing date for these images this month is 30th June 2024. Make sure you check the terms and conditions, plus some guidelines, which are on the entry form here; https://bvna.org.uk/blog/bvna-photo-competition

Don't forget to check out our social media channels each month for the topics, and then get the camera out!

18/06/2024

🐾🆘 Pet First aid kits available to buy at Ribble Vets

🐾 Keep your furry friend safe with our Pet First Aid Kit! 🐾

🆘 Be ready for if your pet has an emergency

The kit includes gauze swabs,adhesive tape, bandage materials, antiseptic wipes, ice pack, saline flush , tweezers, scissors, tick remover , pet remedy calming wipes and disposable gloves.

Available to buy at our Penwortham branch

⛑️ Don't wait for an emergency to strike, be prepared !

🐾 COMING SOON 🐾

Practical Pet first aid training for pet owners at our Penwortham surgery

The evening will cover how to perform CPR , Bandaging techniques and a wide range of emergency situations.
Pet first aid is not aimed to replace veterinary care but it will help you to recognise an emergency, be able to calm your pet and reduce the risks of essential treatment being delayed.

Please email your interest to
[email protected]

22/05/2024

Just 1 more sleep 🐾💚

20/05/2024

Only 3 more days left to get your tickets , it’s going to be a great evening and the goodie bags are great 🥰💚🐾 call reception to buy your tickets 🎫

10/05/2024

Happy Birthday week to Shimmer 🥳🐾💜

Shimmer loves her weekly hydrotherapy sessions and loves cucumber as her treat whilst doing her exercises 🥒

She loves to dress up for every occasion 💜🐾
Happy Birthday 🥳 !!!💜

07/05/2024

🐾💚 Our fantastic behaviour team are putting on a client evening , phone reception for more information and book your tickets 🎟️
Ribble Vets Behaviour Team ☎️

04/05/2024

May is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 💚🐾

03/05/2024

02/05/2024

💦🐶 Tia had her first session in the treadmill yesterday, how cute is her gorgeous Staffiecorn 🐶🦄 dressing gown 💜🐾

01/05/2024

It’s Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 💚🐾

24/04/2024

We use Pet Remedy in all of our consulting rooms and also in the hydrotherapy room too ! 💦🐾💚
It’s great to help relax our feline patients prior to entering the treadmill 🐈💦

22/04/2024

University of Liverpool Veterinary Practice are looking for healthy dogs to take part in research about mobility 🐕🐾

You may remember some previous studies we have posted about, and our lovely colleagues are looking for more dogs to get involved with their research efforts. The full list of breeds is below, but they are particularly looking for:
**French Bulldogs**
**Westies**
**Yorkshire Terriers**

What is this study about?
We are recruiting dogs to take part in a study that will help determine how body shape (of different breeds) affect the movement of your dog. With this knowledge, veterinarians can begin to understand how body shape and the way dogs walk and run might be related to specific disease and injury risks in certain breeds.
What does it involve?
Dogs will be asked to perform walking trials in our purpose-built biomechanics lab at the University of Liverpool main campus in Liverpool. We will measure the motion of their joints using skin markers, sensors, cameras and x-ray methods.
Who can take part?
We are looking to recruit young, healthy dogs from the above breeds.

They need to be at least 1 year old but younger than 8 years old, with no signs of health problems that affect their movement. Your dog must currently be going for walks of between 30-90 minutes a day and should be a good healthy weight. They should also be happy to be handled and do some basic tasks: standing still, and walking and trotting in a straight line.
For more information please contact
[email protected]
and there are some lovely articles about their work available here:
https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/.../university-embarks-on.../
https://theguideliverpool.com/university-of-liverpool.../

We are also looking for some greyhounds to take part in a study looking at corn development in this breed - but the volunteer dogs need to be normal (without corns)
For more information please contact [email protected]

19/04/2024

Tomorrow some of the Ribble Vets team are taking on the challenge of walking the Yorkshire 3 Peaks! ⛰️ this year we are raising money for Woodlands Animal Sanctuary, UK Sepsis & England Amputee Football Association!

If you would like to sponsor the team please follow the link below ⬇️

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ribblevets3peaks?utm_term=WNzabGx4v

16/04/2024

14/04/2024

A new website has been launched by TVM UK to help owners whose pets suffer from epilepsy
Click on the link in the post below to find out more 🐾💜

11/04/2024

11/04/2024

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED
It's National Pet Day so why not enter our latest Pet Remedy Giveaway? Share your adorable pet photo in the comments, where one random photo will win our top-of-the-range kit worth £40 (see first comment)
Enter by 11am Thursday 18/04/24 - The winner will be notified soon after. Please only share photos on this original Pet Remedy post to enter. T&C - https://petremedy.co.uk/comp-rules/

08/04/2024

Ribble Vets Behaviour Team will be sharing information on their page this week to raise awareness 💛🐾

It's Bite 🫦 Prevention🚫 Week
We will be posting information daily throughout the week to help you spot that your dog may not be comfortable before things escalate.

05/04/2024

💦 Violet the french bulldog enjoying her hydrotherapy session 🐶

🐾 Violet has been having hydrotherapy to help improve her mobility as she has luxating patella’s

🐶 Patella luxation, also known as a dislocated kneecap, it is a common condition seen in dogs.
It occurs when the kneecap moves out of its normal groove, causing discomfort and difficulty in movement.
There are different grades of patella luxation, ranging from mild to severe.

Treatment options can include a combination of medication, physical therapy, and in some cases surgical intervention

It's always best to consult with your veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan 🐾

Violets is a mild case which causes her to exhibit a stiff awkward gait due to being unable to fully extend her hind legs.

💦 The Underwater treadmill provides a controlled environment where dogs can exercise safely.

The buoyancy of the water reduces stress on the joints while the resistance of the water helps to build strength and improve cardiovascular fitness. ❤️

https://www.ribblevets.co.uk/domestic-pets/mobility-management/

03/04/2024

🐱 Leo was introduced to the Treadmill today

He had his first post-operative appointment with Ephie for physiotherapy yesterday after having surgery to repair a fracture of his right hind leg.

He had a course of laser therapy after his surgery and now needs to build up the muscle tone in his back leg as he has been on strict rest for the last few weeks, he is now going to have a combination of hydrotherapy and physiotherapy to help with his rehabilitation.

He enjoyed a little potter around in the tank today without any water while he was in for his stitches to be removed and seemed quite happy 😻

We will keep you updated on his progress over the coming weeks 💦🐾

29/03/2024

Good Friday is traditionally the day to eat hot cross buns.

❌ please don’t share with your dog! The sultanas and dried fruit in them is toxic to them ❌

The other dangers to keep out of their way this weekend is Easter Simnel fruit cake and of course all your chocolate🍫

If you are worried about your pet has eaten something they shouldn’t over the weekend please do contact us….

📞 01772 746393

23/03/2024

🐈 Did you know that just like humans, cats can also experience mobility challenges?

Whether it's due to injury, arthritis, or other conditions, some cats may need extra care and support to stay active and mobile.

It's important for us to understand their needs and provide them with a comfortable and accessible environment. 🐾❤️

21/03/2024

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21/03/2024

🐾Welcome to Ribble Vets Mobility page 🐾

At Ribble Vets Penwortham Surgery we offer a range of services designed to help improve the mobility of your pets.

After a referral from your pets Veterinary Surgeon you can access the services below ⬇️

💧We have an Underwater Treadmill and our hydrotherapy sessions are run by Registered Veterinary Nurses Nicky and Rachel who are both trained hydrotherapists

🐾We have a visiting Physiotherapist , Ephie from Northwestern Vet Physio who visits the surgery once a week

👩‍🏭We run daily nurse clinics for laser therapy , weight management , behaviour
And more …..

Whether your furry friend needs help recovering from an injury or managing a chronic condition, Ribble Vets is there to provide personalised care and support.

The service we provide is unique …
Having veterinary surgeons on hand if needed ensures that your pet's health and well-being are closely monitored throughout their sessions.

It provides an extra level of expertise and reassurance, knowing that any potential issues can be addressed promptly.

Our team of experts are dedicated to helping your pet regain their mobility and live their best lives 🐾💙