PawFit Veterinary Physiotherapy

23/05/2025

Had a fantastic day at this year’s Veterinary Osteoarthritis Association Conference! 🐾

This CPD event was packed with insights and inspiration. There were a variety of trade stands featuring the latest in veterinary and rehab products, it was great to chat to new and familiar companies.

The entire day was centered around osteoarthritis, and it was great to see such a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary team collaboration and that rehabilitation should be part of a first-line strategy in OA management.

I had the chance to attend some great lectures on regenerative medicine and its exciting developments, along with lectures about OA and how to manage this in exotic animals, pain and behaviour and new ways to help identify arthritis earlier.

It was great to have the opportunity to learn, connect, and bring back fresh ideas for supporting our OA patients more effectively. 💡
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Suzi 🐾💦

21/05/2025

PLEASE NOTE:
We have recently been overwhelmed with new enquiries and are fully booked for the next couple of weeks. We have a waiting list of referrals we are trying to work through on a priority of condition basis.
If your pet has been referred to us please feel free to contact us but just note we may not be able to get you in immediately.
Thank you for your patience, we want to help everyone we possibly can!
The PawFit Team 🐾🐾

15/05/2025

🚨Nantwich to whitchurch road closure🚨

If you are travelling to us from Nantwich there are two possible alternative ways to get to us:

Nantwich - Audlem - Burleydam - Ightfield - Whitchurch

Or

Nantwich to the a49 to Whitchurch.

If you get caught up in traffic please give us a call to let us know

Team Pawfit 🐾

24/04/2025

Common injuries!

This month we will guide you through some common injuries our doggies face and how to ensure your dog is getting the best treatment possible to both manage injuries and prevent them occurring.

To start off we will be discussing Cruciate ligament damage!

🐾 Understanding Cruciate Ligament Damage in Dogs 🐾

Have you noticed your dog limping or hopping with their hind legs? It might be a sign of a common orthopedic issue in dogs known as Cruciate Ligament Damage.

🔍 What is the Cruciate Ligament?

The cruciate ligaments are a crucial part of your dog's knee joint, providing stability and support during movement. When it becomes damaged, it can lead to pain, discomfort, and limited mobility.
The cruciate ligaments are two ligaments that cross each other inside the knee joint. They are named based on their shape, with the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in front and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) behind. These ligaments provide stability to the knee joint by preventing excessive forward and backward movement of the tibia (shin bone) relative to the femur (thigh bone).

🚨 Signs and Symptoms:
Limping or favoring one leg
Signs of pain when the knee joint is touched/moved (panting, licking lips, being vocal)
Difficulty getting up or sitting down
Swelling/heat around the knee joint
Reluctance to engage in physical activity
Audible popping or clicking sounds

🔧 Treatment Options: This is where Physiotherapy comes in!
Treatment for cruciate ligament damage varies depending on the severity of the injury and your dog's size, age, and overall health. Options may include:
Conservative management (anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, laser therapy for inflammation)
Surgery (such as TPLO, TTA, or extracapsular repair) paired with physiotherapy for rehabilitation.

💡 Preventive Measures:
While some cases of cruciate ligament damage are unavoidable, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk:
Maintain a healthy weight for your dog
Avoid high-impact activities, especially for breeds prone to joint issues
Provide regular exercise to keep muscles and joints strong
Consider joint supplements
Early detection and proper management are key to helping your dog bounce back from cruciate ligament damage. If you have any concerns about your pet's health, don't hesitate to reach out to your Vet.
Image source- https://warrenhousevets.com/cruciate-ligament-surgery/

Get in touch if you’d like anymore information or would like to discuss how physiotherapy or hydrotherapy could help your pet 🐾🐾

16/04/2025

🐾Titch🐾

This young man certainly knows how to work a room (and get more treats) but we are very proud of his and his owners’ hard work since starting physiotherapy in January 🥳

Titch had undergone surgery in September 2024 after rupturing his cruciate ligament in his right hind limb. Despite the success of the surgery in reducing the instability in Titch’s stifle (knee) he remained uncomfortable in the joint, his muscle mass was poor as was his confidence which resulted in a consistent lameness post op.

His owners noted an immediate improvement after his first session in which we started massage, laser therapy to promote healing and pain relief and gentle exercises to build his confidence in using the leg again.

Titch has recently enjoyed a couple of trips to his favourite place 🏖️ The Beach 🏖️ with no ill effects afterwards! He has also been using his body much more effectively meaning he has gained muscle in his right hind limb 💪🏼 therefore taking the pressure off his other legs which will help to limit the occurrence of any further issues.

Well done sweet boy, sorry we had to ban the ball throwing but we think being able to enjoy the beach beats that any day 😉☺️

07/04/2025

Soft tissue injuries are common in our pets as well as those that participate in sports. We treat many soft tissue injuries at PawFit.
Get in touch to discuss how we can help your pet.

# hydrotherapyfordogs

28/03/2025

How can you help your arthritic pet at home?
Here are some tips to help home management easier.

Get in touch if you have any questions or need support with your pet.

25/03/2025

Do you own a Frenchie or a Dachshund?

The RVC are carrying out research into spinal issues seen in these breeds.

Follow the link to help 🐾🐾

Do you own a French Bulldog or a Daschund?

The team at the The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) need your help!

Please complete this survey so they can understand more about back problems in these breeds and their owner’s experiences of them.

Thank you

https://bit.ly/4hJWTau

25/03/2025

How cute is Chip enjoying his Laser therapy 🥰 just look how relaxed he is. If you listen carefully you can hear him snoring 😊😂🐾🐾

23/03/2025

Treating arthritis can be difficult to provide your pet with a good quality of life.here are some ways physiotherapy treatment can help. Get in touch if you have any questions or would like to discuss physiotherapy treatment for your pet.

20/03/2025

Arthritis is a progressive condition that causes stiffness, lameness and pain in their joints. It affects about 80% of dogs over the age of 8 years old, and around 35% of dogs of all ages. Get in touch if you have any questions about managing arthritis in your pet.