PawFit Veterinary Physiotherapy

02/12/2025

🐾🐾 PawFit Rehab Centre is 5 years old 🐾🐾
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PawFit was originally a one woman band with Heather running a mobile service in September 2018. The rehabilitation centre was set up in amongst the chaos of the COVID pandemic in December 2020 and today is busier and better than ever with a fantastic team!
We all feel incredibly lucky to be able to offer our services and to be able to help all of our patient’s.
We would like to say thank you to all our lovely clients and patients for your support over the years. We are excited about the future 🐾❤️🐾

28/10/2025

This always makes us so happy as therapists 🐾❤️🐾

15/10/2025

We are very excited to be asked to join in the fun this Saturday 18th October Eden Vets 🐾🐾 Hope to see some of you there!

Eden Vets - state of the art veterinary practice, Shavington, Crewe. Offering preventative healthcare, advanced surgical & medical procedures

19/09/2025

Exciting and informative day listening, learning and speaking at Equicantis Business Live.
It’s always great to see collaboration in the profession!

07/09/2025

Heather is really excited to have been chosen as one of the Inspiring Therapists speaking at Equicantis Business Live in Cheshire on Friday 19th September! 🎤

She will be sharing her own journey - the highs, the lows, the challenges, the successes, and everything in between. Her hope is that by telling her story, it might inspire even just one therapist in the room to take their next step forward.
There’s also an incredible line-up of expert speakers covering business, marketing and mindset topics. It’s going to be a brilliant day for animal therapists who want to grow their business, gain clarity, and feel inspired about the future.

👉 Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, Cheshire
👉 Friday 19th September
👉 Includes lunch, refreshments and a CPD certificate
Find out more and get your ticket here:
www.equicantis.com/equicantis-business-live-event
I’d love to see you there — it’s going to be an amazing day for our industry.

30/08/2025

✨ Supporting Joint Health ✨

At PawFit, we recommend various joint supplements for dogs and cats with stiff or aging joints.

YuMOVE contains:
🦴 Glucosamine & Chondroitin – support joint cartilage and repair
💧 Hyaluronic Acid – helps lubricate joints
🌱 Green Lipped Mussel extract – a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids to ease stiffness

📊 Research in dogs has shown that YuMOVE can improve mobility and help maintain comfort when used consistently. Many pets show benefits within 6 weeks.

💡 YuMOVE isn’t a pain medication—it’s a long-term support to help protect joints and keep pets active for longer.

Antinol is a 100% natural supplement made from a concentrated blend of green lipped mussel and krill oil. It’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, which help:
🔥 Reduce inflammation
🐾 Improve mobility and comfort
🦴 Support overall joint health

✅ Veterinary studies have shown that Antinol can help dogs and cats with arthritis move more freely and comfortably. Some owners report seeing positive changes in as little as 2 weeks.

Because it’s natural, Antinol is gentle on the stomach and safe for long term use.

📞 Both YuMove and Antinol are available at PawFit. Ask us if a joint supplement could benefit your pet!

28/08/2025

🐾 What Does the Research Say About Joint Supplements in Pets? 🐾

Joint supplements are widely used in veterinary medicine, but owners often ask: “Do they really work?”
The answer is that while results can vary between individual pets, there is growing scientific evidence supporting their role in managing osteoarthritis. The main thing to remember is that there isn’t a hard and fast rule for all.

✅ Glucosamine & Chondroitin
• Several veterinary studies suggest these compounds can help protect cartilage and reduce clinical signs of arthritis.
• Research in dogs shows improvements in pain scores and mobility, though effects may take several weeks to become noticeable.

✅ Omega-3 Fatty Acids (from fish oil)
• Strong evidence supports their ability to decrease inflammation in arthritic joints.
• Clinical trials in dogs with osteoarthritis found measurable improvements in lameness, weight-bearing, and owner-assessed activity levels.

✅ Green-Lipped Mussel (Perna canaliculus)
• Multiple studies in dogs demonstrate benefits in reducing pain and improving mobility.
• Contains omega-3s, antioxidants, and glycosaminoglycans that support joint health.

✅ Other Agents (MSM, Hyaluronic Acid, Avocado/Soybean Unsaponifiables)
• Emerging evidence suggests they may provide additional benefit, especially when combined with other ingredients.

🔑 Key Takeaway: Joint supplements are not a “quick fix,” but when used alongside weight management, appropriate exercise, and veterinary prescribed therapies, they can play a valuable role in supporting long term mobility and comfort.

If you’d like to know whether a joint supplement could help your pet, contact us and we can guide you toward evidence based, recommended products.

26/08/2025

🐾 Joint Health in Dogs and Cats 🐾

Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) is one of the most common conditions we see in both dogs and cats. It can cause pain, reduced mobility, and a significant decline in quality of life. Clinical signs may include stiffness after rest, reluctance to jump or climb stairs, or decreased activity levels.

One way to help manage joint disease is through the use of nutraceutical joint supplements. These products are not pain medications, but when used consistently, they may help slow cartilage breakdown, reduce inflammation, and support overall joint function. Common ingredients include:
• Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate – support cartilage structure and repair
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids – reduce inflammation associated with arthritis
• MSM, Hyaluronic Acid, and Green-Lipped Mussel – provide additional joint support and comfort

It is important to note that not all supplements are created equal and not one size fits all. Veterinary recommended products are backed by research and manufactured with quality standards to ensure safety and efficacy.

If you suspect your pet may be developing arthritis or could benefit from joint support, we encourage you to discuss this with a member of our team or your vet. Our team can recommend the most appropriate treatment plan, which may include veterinary physiotherapy and/or hydrotherapy, weight management, controlled exercise, seeking veterinary advice on medications, and high quality joint supplements.

24/08/2025

Paddy would like everyone to know that cheese is LIFE 😂

Well cheese, yogurt, liver jerky, biscuits and so on and so forth 🧀🍦🍪

19/08/2025

🩷 Pam 🩷

A super special little lady that has been coming for regular physiotherapy to help with her osteoarthritis.
Pam is always super motivated to do her home exercises and her overall strength and posture has significantly improved with her and her owners’ dedication 🐾

Wishing you a very happy 13th birthday Pam 🥳

11/08/2025

🐾 New from the University of Liverpool: DogMA! 🐾

Hey dog lovers
Have you heard about DogMA
It’s a free, user friendly app from the University of Liverpool that helps you monitor your furry friend’s mobility from the comfort of home. Whether your dog’s healthy or dealing with mobility issues, this app is a game changer.


Here’s what makes DogMA so helpful:
• Based on a scientifically validated questionnaire (GenPup-M), it generates a mobility score and gives tailored advice depending on your dog’s results.
• You can download and share a mobility report with your vet, physiotherapist, or trainer, straight from the app.
• Keep track of exercise routines and medications in the handy built in diary.
• Opt in to anonymously share your dog’s data to support ongoing canine mobility research.


Why it matters: Dogs are skilled at hiding discomfort, especially with conditions like arthritis. DogMA empowers owners to detect subtle mobility issues earlier and take action, potentially making a real difference in your dog’s quality of life.


Download it now from the App Store or Google Play Store, completely free. Share your experiences and help canines live healthier, happier lives!

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/it/app-directory/dogma/

26/07/2025

🩵Happy Birthday Douglas🩵

This very handsome superstar is Douglas, a Great Dane x Retriever who celebrated his 14th (yes FOURTEENTH) birthday on Wednesday 🥳

Of course all birthdays are special but when you’re the equivalent of almost 100 in human years a little photoshoot with a banner and a silly hat is completely necessary 🤣