Fitdog Animal Physiotherapy & Canine Fitness

Continued learning day 3.. no bankholiday here 😌👍

Day 1 of 4 days of physio symposium in Cape Town: dealing with objective gait analysis in dogs. Normally physios do a visual and subjective rating of a dogs lameness. Objectice analysis allows for a qualified and scientific based analysis of gait and stance. In the canine world we are unfortunately behind on the equine in this regard. These equipements are for now typically used in large clinic and research settings. However we are hopeful change is coming and in the mean time trainings as these allow us to stay up to date with the latest developmenrs so thar we can help your dogs!

We are -partially - out of office! 🦓🦒🐘Nathalie and Anna will be attending the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy in Cape Town South Africa. We will return back in office on Friday November 8th. In the mean time please know we will have limited time to reply to emails and limited phone/Wharsapp coverage. Jennifer and Klaudia will be in the office but with limited opening times and hours. . Thank you for understanding, hope to learn lots to help your pets!❤️🐕🐈‍⬛

Chablis, main coon cat with bilateral femoral head and neck ostectomy - removal of the hip bone - taking her first steps in the hydro ❤️. Yes cats can so this too! 👍👍

Chablis, main coon coming as post op treatmet for a bilateral femoral head and neck ostectomy - removal of the hip joint.

Sometimes they are just so funny… 🤣🤣. Chablis, main coon cat, showing things will be done at her pace… no we shall not run over these and knock everything over as a treat crazy labrador🤪🤪. Each it’s own pace… we adapt. Chablis is coming post operative for a double femoral ostectomy (removal of the hip joint) and us recovering super well😍

Monty trying out for the circus 🤣😜🎪🤡🎡. Just kidding, Monty actually loves doing these rehab exercices, as long as there’s food involved he’ll do anything… and in the mean time he gets a good workout💪🏻

Lucky gettinf thr zoomies after his hydro session😝😍. He’s such a funny little dog. This was hos 3th session and we made great progress! Before, cos of his history, I was barely able to tpucb him. Today he actually enjoyed his massage. Still work in progress but he’smaking great leaps. Fear Free Pets

Bumi , 3yo corgie, he’s such a cool dude! As you might see from his gait in the video, Bumi has a bit of problems with his hips. Love this little guy with a Napoleon character! 😍

😍Simba is a 12 year old larger mix who recently ruptured his cruciate ligament in his left knee. As Simba already suffers from quite some other joint issues ( arthritis, surgery to other knee,..) and seen his age, a decision was made not to operate but to treat him conservatively. Conservative treatments absolutely are an option when for several possoble factors surgery is not indicated. However, one should be aware that conservative treatment of a cruciate ligament takes time. - count 6-9 months at least for fibrosis to form which will stabilize the knee. In the mean time home management and physio is critical as well as a customized orthotic to stabolize the knee in the meam time. Simba is wearing a WIMBA orthotic which we - Anna - fitted for him. So far Simba is recuperating quite well and the aim is to keep him active and comfortable for as long as possible.

Little compilation of some of yesterday’s hydro patients. With thanks to Nelly, Lucy, Blacky, Maya, Pips, Bones and Oumai.

Blacky, 12 yo cocker spaniel, doing his hydro workout to keep his joints in form in jis golden years