The Small Animal Clinic - Canine Hydrotherapy and Rehabilitation

We think George might be enjoying his physio session!! 😂😂 #caninehydro #caninephysio #lovedogs #dogsswimming #caninehydrotherapy #k9hydrotherapy #dogs #dogsofnorfolk #doghydrotherapy #animaltherapy #animalphysio #doggyhydrotherapy

The very cute 12 year old Pippa does some static swimming due to arthritic changes and a forelimb conformational deviation.. keeping her static for her sessions helps to put less torque through her elderly joints 💕❤️🥰 #caninehydro #caninephysio #lovedogs #dogsswimming #caninehydrotherapy #k9hydrotherapy #dogs #dogsofnorfolk #doghydrotherapy #animaltherapy #animalphysio #doggyhydrotherapy

The very gorgeous Louie demolishing his tube of squeezy cheese during his physio session ❤️❤️😍 #caninehydro #caninephysio #lovedogs #dogsswimming #caninehydrotherapy #k9hydrotherapy #dogs #dogsofnorfolk #doghydrotherapy #animaltherapy #animalphysio #doggyhydrotherapy

Sweet Norman was hit by a car at the beginning of this year. He was diagnosed by the vet as having brachial plexus (the site where the forelimb nerves originate) injury/avulsion & amputation was discussed. He lost sensation in the limb, muscle atrophied overnight & his limb started to contract. Norman's owners thankfully decided to go down the therapy route first & once the pain and swelling had subsided he started hydrotherapy in February. Nerves are very slow to heal (a rate of 1mm a day). The aim of his hydro was to rebuild muscle and regain range of motion in the limb so that when the nerves had healed he had a limb that could support him. It's been a long road with tiny improvements seen along the way but Norman's owners have kept faith & he is now finally able to bear weight on it again. Not all brachial plexus injuries recover even with the best help so we are so pleased for Norman and his owners! #caninehydro #caninephysio #lovedogs #dogsswimming #caninehydrotherapy #k9hydrotherapy #dogs #dogsofnorfolk #doghydrotherapy #animaltherapy #animalphysio #doggyhydrotherapy

Lovely Daphne is a very special case. She had a disc extrusion (slipped disc) in her back leaving her paraplegic. Daphne’s spinal cord was so badly damaged that she still has no sensation past her waist and no communication between her brain & her hind limbs. The movement seen here is an involuntary action by the hindlimb reflexes which are recruiting the muscles into a walking sequence in a phenomenon called “spinal walking.” Not every dog with Daphne’s condition harnesses spinal walking but physiotherapy, hydrotherapy & Daphne’s owners hard work at home are all helping to reinforce those reflexes & strengthen this action. We are all rooting for her, she is such a special girl ❤️❤️❤️ Daphne's owners are trying to raise a little money to help with Daphne's recovery, if anyone would like to donate a few pennies I'm sure they'd be grateful 🙏🏻 https://www.gofundme.com/f/ng43n5-help-daphne-walk-again #specialgirl #spinalwalking #caninehydro #caninephysio #lovedogs #dogsswimming #caninehydrotherapy #k9hydrotherapy #dogs #dogsofnorfolk #doghydrotherapy #animaltherapy #animalphysio #doggyhydrotherapy

The very handsome little Chihuahua Harry!!! I'm not sure the treadmill is Harry's favourite pass time but he certainly tries his best 😂❤️😍 #caninehydro #caninephysio #lovedogs #dogsswimming #caninehydrotherapy #k9hydrotherapy #dogs #dogsofnorfolk #doghydrotherapy #animaltherapy #animalphysio #doggyhydrotherapy #chihuahua

The VERY cute Dachshund cross Mabel, knows exactly what she wants on her rest breaks in the underwater treadmill! 'More treats please Mum!' 😂❤️ #cutedog #aquatictreadmill #Dachshundx #thesmallanimalclinic

Beautiful ex-racing Greyhound Lucky 😍 She walks so beautifully on the treadmill ❤️❤️ #Greyhound #caninehydro #caninephysio #lovedogs #dogsswimming #caninehydrotherapy #k9hydrotherapy #dogs #dogsofnorfolk #doghydrotherapy #animaltherapy #animalphysio #doggyhydrotherapy

Little Dedenne a beautiful Pekingese ❤️ Dedenne is an IVDD patient, 4 weeks post surgery with a degenerative spinal condition. Dedenne has only recently been able to get up and about, having about 5 minute walks daily. Dedenne was treated with some PEMFT to help with pain management and to optimise her bodies ability to repair itself.. She also had some laser/photobiomodulation treatments around the surgical site which will click the “re-start” button on cells, increasing blood flow and bringing oxygen and nutrients to the area. Her physio session ended with some stimulatory massage techniques to her pelvic limbs. Dedenne was a little anxious for her first session in new surroundings and new treatment techniques but she was very well behaved 🥰 And yes… her coat is as soft as it looks! What a stunning little dog 😍

The absolutely gorgeous Golden Retriever Flossie, walking so beautifully in the underwater treadmill... Great job Flossie 👏🏻👏🏻 ❤️🥰 #caninehydro #caninephysio #lovedogs #dogsswimming #caninehydrotherapy #k9hydrotherapy #dogs #dogsofnorfolk #doghydrotherapy #animaltherapy #animalphysio #doggy hydrotherapy

The very beautiful Podenco Poppy in the treadmill today... I'd say she's definitely enjoying her squeezy cheese treat whilst having her therapy! ❤️ #caninehydro #caninephysio #lovedogs #dogsswimming #caninehydrotherapy #k9hydrotherapy #dogs #dogsofnorfolk #doghydrotherapy #animaltherapy #animalphysio #doggyhydrotherapy #podenco

Here is the gorgeous Louie the Frenchie.. It’s 12 months since his surgery for IVDD, but we still see him for maintenance sessions ❤️ Louie is always a joy to treat, he is so happy coming into the clinic! Louie was treated with PEMFT which will aid in restoring better function, laser was then applied through his back and around his old surgical site to reduce any inflammation present as a result of a recent flare up. Louie then enjoyed some massage to finish of his session ❤️❤️😍😍 #caninehydro #caninephysio #lovedogs #dogsswimming #caninehydrotherapy #k9hydrotherapy #dogs #dogsofnorfolk #doghydrotherapy #animaltherapy #animalphysio #doggyhydrotherapy

Wish having a hydrotherapy session for fun and fitness and thoroughly enjoying it 💕💕 #caninehydro #caninephysio #lovedogs #dogsswimming #caninehydrotherapy #k9hydrotherapy #dogs #dogsofnorfolk #doghydrotherapy #animaltherapy #animalphysio #doggyhydrotherapy

Eric’s journey so far…! A complex case with no diagnosis and mixed clinical signs but Eric has gone from strength to strength with his regular physio sessions. Initially he was struggling to walk and couldn’t keep his balance, he could manage a handful of strides before “flopping” to the floor. He would spend a lot of time in bed, using his litter box was a problem and he was just a bit defeated. Fast forward a few months and look at him now! We still don’t really know what’s happened or what’s going on with Eric, his vet is scratching his head too, but we manage his condition in which ever form it presents itself and we now have Eric much more able and capable of walking and keeping his posture and balance. Able to get in and out of bed, wandering around his home, negotiating the litter box is much easier and he’s even confident enough to go out in the garden. Eric’s story continues but so far, he’s been a champ! Well done Eric and Eric’s Mum who is incredibly dedicated and committed to his rehabilitation and improving his quality of life. #catphysio #catphysiotherapy

Look at the lovely Barney enjoying his treadmill session! Remember the pool isn’t suitable for all conditions. Dysplasia cases for example are commonly best treated in the treadmill where we have more control of your dogs movement and can keep them straight, preventing twist or torque through the joints. The same generally applies to IVDD and spinal related cases/conditions. The treadmill is also a great tool for giving confidence back to your dog if they’ve been lame, limping or compensating after an injury or due to surgery or a clinical condition. The pool is an entirely non-weight bearing environment, but the treadmill makes walking and weight bearing more comfortable due to the buoyancy properties. This helps your dog to have more trust in their own ability to weight bear where they’ve been trying to avoid doing so due to pain. This helps prevent learned behaviour, as some dogs can be limping causing secondary problems long after the primary discomfort has subsided. For the fitness, sporting types, we can alter water height and speed making it a super conditioning tool too! It’s not all about the rehab, we are huge advocates of prehab here at The Small Animal Clinic!

Just a reminder that we can also offer fitness and fun swims here at the small animal clinic! Controlled swimming in warm water with qualified hydrotherapists trained specifically to know how best to improve the fitness of your dog or just for a fun experience! We can make it as easy or hard and as supportive (or not) as your dog needs! Turn the pool jets on for some additional resistance, weaves to encourage bending and proportionate muscle building left to right, and not forgetting lots of toys to chase! From a therapeutic perspective, prehabilitation is as important as rehabilitation - prevention better than cure. Here at the small animal clinic we are qualified canine and/or veterinary professionals and can help with prevention of sporting or breed specific predispositions to certain injury or pathology and we can do this with your dogs whilst they are having fun! For a limited time only, sporting or working dogs can join us and have £10 off their initial session! Just make sure you let us know what activity your dog takes part in when you call or email 🐾💦

Sooooo...as mentioned, we took a trip to support Jacky and her amazing boy Krozbie at Crufts in the obedience championships yesterday.. Krozbie has been visiting us at The Small Animal Clinic pretty much since we opened a couple of years ago, so both he and owner Jacky have become very special to us ❤️ Anyway!!! we are absolutely over the moon for them both, as they did incredibly well... It was Krozbie's first ever time at Crufts, he's only 3 years old, and he came 6th!!!! We were so proud that they had even got into the championships, but they came 6th out of 21 on the day!! That's 6th in the whole country in obedience!!! The biggest congratulations to them both, they have worked so hard and their work has clearly paid off, well done Jacky and Krozbie ❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎉🎉 #obediencechampionships #crufts #obedience #thesmallanimalclinic #bestboy

Sooooo...as mentioned, we took a trip to support Jacky and her amazing boy Krozbie at Crufts in the obedience championships yesterday.. Krozbie has been visiting us at The Small Animal Clinic pretty much since we opened a couple of years ago, so both he and owner Jacky have become very special to us ❤️ Anyway!!! we are absolutely over the moon for them both, as they did incredibly well... It was Krozbie's first ever time at Crufts, he's only 3 years old, and he came 6th!!!! We were so proud that they had even got into the championships, but they came 6th out of 21 on the day!! That's 6th in the whole country in obedience!!! The biggest congratulations to them both, they have worked so hard and their work has clearly paid off, well done Jacky and Krozbie ❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎉🎉 #obediencechampionships #crufts #obedience #thesmallanimalclinic #bestboy

Meet the very handsome Kronos.. Kronos is a Newfoundland which of course means he loves his swimming!! Although I think we can definitely say Laura is equally happy here with him! 😂❤️😍 #thesmallanimalclinic #caninerehabilitation #caninehydrotherapy #newfoundland

We are so excited to announce our clinic is now a member of the National Association of registered canine Hydrotherapists 🎉 NARCH are well known in the canine Hydrotherapy industry as having the highest levels of professionalism and standards, so we are massively proud to say we have achieved this and been accepted as a member. We are the only clinic in Norfolk who offer a full rehabilitation service for your dogs including physiotherapy as well as Hydrotherapy, who are NARCH registered. Well done team, proud of you all 👏🏻👏🏻🥰 For more information on how we can help your loved ones, email:[email protected] or Tel 07769 784846 www.thesmallanimalclinic.co.uk Based in Centre Paws, Wymondham NR18 0RR #caninehydrotherapy #Narch #caninerehabilitation #thesmallanimalclinic