Rosie Jackson Veterinary Physiotherapy

09/06/2024

Here's a time-lapse of part of Sukis warm down massage and stretch after she joined me for a long run today.

We all know we should warm down and the same applies to our canine athletes, but why is it so beneficial?

1. Promotes muscle recovery
2. Reduces delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
3. Calms the nervous system
4. Regulates body temperature
5. Regulates the blood circulatory system
6. Helps prevent injury
7. Helps identify any problem areas!

Want to learn more on how to support your canine athlete in inury prevention, get in touch today!

www.jacksonvetphysio.co.uk

07/06/2024

I have been having some problems with my diary here and have lost many appointments! If you have not heard from me regarding your appointment or you've had an appointment missed, please do get in touch so I can make sure your doggies are kept up with their treatments! Safe to say I am moving back to a paper diary! I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused!!

Rosie 🐾

23/04/2024

Our Suki has been to visit the lovely Emma at Malvern Canine Hydrotherapy today. Her treatment goal is to build strength to support her following her neck injury a few months ago. She was a worried lady, but did amazing in the pool today!

Hydrotherapy beautifully compliments physiotherapy and had so many positive benefits such as:

⭐️ Reducing pain
⭐️ Building muscle mass
⭐️ Improving joint range of motion
⭐️ Improves fitness with less impact and pressure through the joints
⭐️ Supports mental wellbeing
⭐️ Plus more!

Get in touch if you would like to know more or contact Malvern Canine Hydrotherapy!

20/03/2024

My certificate from the canine first aid training I completed with Zoë Goode at Sintonsand Canine Services arrived! We had such a great time and got hands on practice with CPR and bandaging!

2 days after the course my own dog got attacked and bitten by another out of control dog, and although I am a Veterinary Nurse, having recently done the first aid course I had fresh and up to date knowledge of how to help my dog!

You never know when you might need to save your dogs life ❤️ There's a course for general dog owners too!

17/03/2024

Exercise and Gastric Dilation Vovulus (GDV) 🐕‍🦺

Did you know that exercising your dog after a meal is one of the most dangerous things you can do? Especially if your dog is a large/ giant breed or deep chested.

What is GDV or Bloat?
This condition is a true medical emergency and is fatal if left untreated. So immediete Veterinary treatment is needed! The stomach fills with food/ gas or fluid and distends the tummy to such a degree that the stomach twists cutting of blood supply and prevents anything from entering or leaving the stomach. Exercise after a meal puts pressure on an already full stomach increasing the risk of twisting.

Some breeds are at greater risk such as German Shepherds, Great Danes, Greyhounds, Setters, Mastif breeds, Retrievers and Labradors

Symptoms of a GDV/ Bloat
💥 Swollen abdomen
💥 Pain and distress
💥 Rapid breathing/ difficulty breathing
💥 Restlessness
💥 Retching
💥 Drooling

How to avoid
🐾 Give plenty of time after a meal (1-2 hours) before exercising your dog
🐾 Slow down your dog eating or drinking if they like to wolf everything down
🐾 Raise bowls
🐾 Avoid travel closely after a meal

Click this link for more information
https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/pet-health-hub/conditions/gdv-gastric-dilatation-volvulus-in-dogs

Have fun and keep safe 🐕

www.jacksonvetphysio.co.uk

06/03/2024

⚖️Your Dogs Weight Matters⚖️

Today is World Obesity Day - 4 March.
It’s a day to think about our dog’s weight. Did you know according to a group of scientists, a study done in 2019 concluded that by keeping your dog lean, can increase your dogs life span by up to two years.

https://www.caninesports.com/blog/how-to-make-your-dog-live-longer-its-easy

Obesity in dogs is can be a great health problem. Excess weight not only puts pressure on your dog’s heart & lungs, but also increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis and joint degeneration, leading to poor mobility and pain.

A host of other risk factors have been implicated in obese dogs such as cancer, pancreatitis, diabetes mellitus and urinary issues including formation of bladder stones.

According to Canine Arthritis Management, It is estimated that around 63% of all dogs are overweight, and 90% of owners cannot see that their dog is overweight.

To read hints and tips on how to help your dog stay fit and healthy, why not read this article on managing your dog’s weight

https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health-and-dog-care/health/health-and-care/a-z-of-health-and-care-issues/managing-weight/

26/02/2024

Early morning walks this morning, before a busy day treating dogs 🐾

31/01/2024

31/01/2024

Keeping your dog at rest can be a real challenge. Especially those with young or high energy dogs.

Recently, Suki has sustained a neck injury which she is on rest for. She has not been impressed and its been tough. But this made me think about sharing how were managing to keep this high drive puppy mentally stimulated safely!

So here are my top 10 tips on surviving rest!

1. Obedience training
2. Teaching new skills (We've been working on paw today!)
3. Scent work
4. Interactive puzzles
5. Free work
6. Teaching how to walk on a lead can make huge differences to the rehabilitation of injuries
7. Physiotherapy (A lot of dogs are tired afterwards, plus helps recovery)
8. Make mealtimes last- put kibble in a bottle or toy for example
9. Allow your dog to express their natural chewing behaviour with a long lasting chew or Kong
10. Lots of snuggles and love

Keeping your dog happy and stimulated is a challenge during these times. Supporting your dog through using these tips will not only help strengthen your bond, but can also improve your dogs confidence and reduce behavioural problems from lots of pent up energy.

www.jacksonvetphysio.co.uk

30/01/2024

Beautiful and sleepy little Lois after her massage and theraputic ultrasound this morning! Lois, you did amazing! I look forward to our next session 🖤

22/01/2024

📣 Calling at gundog owners 📣

As the end of the shooting season is near have you encountered any first aid/emergency situations with your own or others dogs? More importantly did you know what to do?!?

Even if the answer if yes to both- this course is still useful to you! A relax course to teach you essential skills in the field, from what to have in your first aid kit, to bandaging, CPR & the correct nutrition!

The course is being held at the fabulous at Martley (I can verify they do the most amazing cakes & food!) 9.30-2pm

Places are limited so don’t delay to book your place (50% of places are currently filled!) Contact me via here, email or phone!

💻 [email protected]
📲 07791696308

07/01/2024

We had a great day with lovely Zoe at Sintonsand Canine Services doing our Level 3 pet emergency and first aid course. I was part of a great group, we've had a fun day practicing our CPR and first aid out in the field. Great as a Veterinary Nurse to keep up with any industry updates and to practice skills to keep us fresh just incase!

Zoe has owner courses available too and I'd highly recommend! After all, it could help save a dogs life 🐾

19/12/2023

Jerking Your Dogs Leash
Many dog owners use a leash jerk to stop a dog barking, try to get a dogs attention, or to try and stop a dog pulling. In fact they may jerk a lead for a variety of reasons.
The anatomy of a dogs neck is remarkably similar to our own and one can only imagine how many times a human could take a leash jerk before needing to see a specialist.
Often when leashes are je**ed dogs are seen to lip lick and head turn, they may also start blinking heavily, a sign that the leash jerk has caused the dog to feel stressed, as let’s face it leash jerks cause discomfort. Studies have shown that cause laryngeal damage, whiplash and there’s a clear correlation between leash jerks and cervical damage. I’ve also spoken to a canine massage therapist who could feel rotation in the cervical vertebrae of a dog who’d been leash je**ed. Dogs don’t always respond to pain in the way we think they should. It’s not all about yelping and vocalising. A dog with neck pain may have a low head carriage and find it difficult to give eye contact or turn around.
Leash jerks can also ruin your training by poisoning your cues. For example if the handler is asking the dog for a sit and it doesn’t comply fast enough the handler may leash jerk the dog to try and get a faster result, however to the dog the word sit now means something unpleasant is going to happen.
Leash jerking may appear to work in stop some behaviours, however it doesn’t tell the dog what we do want from them or help them feel better about a situation they may be finding aversive.

08/12/2023

Did you know our dogs are professionals when it comes to disguising musculoskeletal pain.

The Canine Massage Guild has an awesome information sheet called the five principles of pain. This has been designed to help you recognise pain in your dogs at home. Definitely worth checking it out so we can better advocate for our pets and learn how to listen to their subtle ques!

If you have any concerns please do get in touch and don't forget to have a chat with your vet to!

The 5 Principles of Pain Straightforward and easy to use, the ‘5 Principles of Pain’ chart helps you identify symptoms that may respond well to clinical canine massage therapy and to make an informed decision about its ability to deliver successful results for your dog. If you have noticed, or h...

02/12/2023

A warm welcome to the newest member of the team! ⭐️ Suki ⭐️

29/11/2023

"Our obligation as veterinary health care providers is to advocate on behalf of beings that cannot advocate for themselves."

Quote taken from Pain Management for Veterinary Palliative Care and Hospice by Patients Robin Downing, DVM, CCRP, CPE
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21601745/

Everyone has the best interest of their dog at heart. Your veterinary health care team has the best interest of your dog at heart.

Creating a partnership between you and your vet team is the best way advocate for your dog.

27/11/2023

🎄Christmas opening hours 🎄

I will be closed this year from Saturday 23rd December and reopen Tuesday 2nd January 2024!

December is filling up quickly, so ensure to book early if you would like your pet seen before Christmas and the new year 😊

www.jacksonvetphysio.co.uk

23/11/2023

Billy has been all taped up with his vetkin tape this week!

Poor Billy suffered a lumbar disc herniation in December last year. He's been a superstar patient throughout treatment. He's put up with a lot from me in terms of massage, rehabilitative exercises and weight management. His owners have been awesome at ensuring his care plan was being maintained at home too!

He hasn't been worried about his tape and his owner reports he's been moving better this week! Go Billy!

19/11/2023

Mr Mitch looks very happy with his new carpal support!

We introduced a carpal support to give the Carpus (Wrist joint) and the tendons at the back of his forelimb a helping hand. He had an injury to one of his toes last year and is starting to show changes in posture and movement through the forelimb.

Mitch loves his monthly maintenance massages and enjoys his exercise work too!

www.jacksonvetphysio.co.uk

14/11/2023

This article right here about neutering in our dogs is golden.

Worth attaching this very good study too for those who want to do some further reading!

https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=neutering+in+35+breeds+of+dog&btnG= =gs_qabs&t=1699992099488&u=%23p%3DkW_nZ3rVBwAJ

For some veterinary reproduction experts, the idea that responsible dog ownership and neutering are synonymous now needs to urgently change.

11/11/2023

How are all your working dogs doing coming into winter and during the beginning of the shoot season?

Keep an eye for any slowing down or reluctance to work. It could be a sign of pain or that they need a little extra support.

Or do you and your dog need any additional support for conditioning or advice to help prevent injury.

I'm offering free muscular health checks for all working dogs until the end of January! Giving you the opportunity to come and see what physiotherapy and massage is all about before commiting to anything. Let's keep these dogs doing what they love 🐄🐑🦆

www.jacksonvetphysio.co.uk

09/11/2023

So so true! Every dog is unique and that's why rehabilitation programmes should be tailored to each individual to achieve the very best for that patient 🐾

Unpopular opinion:

🔸 Giving your dog a rehab deadline is like expecting a flower to bloom on command. 🔸

As much as I recognize the need to have an anticipated recovery time for injuries, it is equally important to realize that each dog is an individual, and the average recovery times for recovery are not absolute time spans applicable to every dog.

The amount of time for injury recovery differs for each dog, depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

🔹 Age
🔹 Breed
🔹 Pre-existing conditions
🔹 Prior history
🔹 Lifestyle
🔹 Extent of injury
🔹 Treatment & rehabilitation plan
🔹 Adherence to treatment & rehabilitation plan

No one likes to take time off training and/or competition, but recovery from injury takes time and we cannot rush the body's natural healing process. While it can be helpful to have a general idea of a recovery timeframe, setting a deadline for recovery can put undue stress and pressure on our dogs and their guardians.

A timeframe for recovery is an estimate, and recovery from injury is not necessarily a linear progress. Remember that each dog is in an individual, and treatment and rehabilitation plan may need to be adjusted depending on the recovery process.

📷: Core Pawtential

04/11/2023

⭐️ Zoom Canine Mobility Consults ⭐️

As of today I am now offering mobility consultations for your dogs over Zoom.
These consultations are designed to provide owners extra support and education in managing chronic orthopaedic, soft tissue and neurological conditions at home. These sessions are also suitable for well young and adult dogs to reduce injury risk, or if you just not quite sure if Physiotherapy and massage is the right step for your dogs treatments plan.

Topics covered include:
🐾 Home management
🐾 Appropriate exercise
🐾 Activities of daily living and modification where needed
🐾 Weight loss support
🐾 Quality of life support
🐾 Other routes to support your pets mobility and pain levels I.e. supplementation, physical therapies
🐾 Opportunity to ask questions

All sessions are £25 and expect to take around 30minutes.

Please get in touch with any questions or to make a booking!

Rosie 😊

www.jacksonvetphysio.co.uk

03/11/2023

Beautiful Teddy after his first session yesterday evening. He did so well, I think he earned a good snooze 💛💤

30/10/2023

Reed demonstrating some of her sit to stand work. She may not see the treats well, but she certainly can smell them!

28/10/2023

The beautiful Mawley after his morning remedial massage this morning 🐕🖤

25/10/2023

Today is the first day of going (Almost) Paperless!

Please bear with me during consults while I get to grips with my new and eventually more efficient system!

Rosie 🐾🐕

22/10/2023

Today's learning development is all about spinal assessment and treatment in dogs!

I do my best to keep my knowledge up to date and evidence based to provide the best care to your canine companions 🐾

www.jacksonvetphysio.co.uk

08/10/2023

Huge thank you to Lisa at Three54 trim store for printing these awesome branded tshirts and jumpers! I am so pleased with how they turned out! 🐾

www.jacksonvetphysio.co.uk