Mend Veterinary Rehabilitation

01/04/2025

We get asked this question a lot, and that's okay!

Veterinary Rehabilitation is a new and growing field of Veterinarians who've undertaken secondary qualifications in order to offer physical rehabilitation (or physio) to our patients.

Because we are first trained as vets, we have the ability to assess and understand your pet from an anatomical and physiological perspective, including any underlying medical conditions or diseases.

Which secondary training your vet rehaber will have undertaken will vary, but our very own Dr Lauren has completed a Membership Examination with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. This qualification makes Mend experts in all things related your dog's mobility and physical fitness.

When should you consider vet rehab for your pet?

🐾 Post-operative and post-injury recovery.
Through targeted therapies and exercises, dogs can regain their range of motion and improve overall function, which is especially important after orthopedic or soft tissue surgeries. By beginning rehab immediately after surgery or injury, we often find better patient outcomes and quicker recovery times.

🐾 Geriatric and arthritic pets.
For older dogs or those with mobility issues, rehab can maintain or even improve mobility, helping them stay active and comfortable.

🐾 All dogs!
Studies have shown that dogs who engage in regular fitness routines develop improved coordination, flexibility and balance which are key for preventing strains, sprains, or overuse injuries.

Interested or unsure if rehab is right for your dog? Reach out to us today at [email protected] or call us on +64 022 0232 088.

Mend is a bespoke mobile clinic for our canine companions, run by a registered Veterinarian with qualifications in Physical Rehabilitation. We offer comprehensive individualised assessment, tailored treatment and custom recovery and home-exercise plans.

19/03/2025

Somehow, things always feel more official once you have a website! We are very pleased to announce we have officially launched our very own website, for anyone wanting to know a little more about us. For our vet friends, the website now has a vet-referral form to make those referrals quicker and easier to submit.

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22/02/2025

Check out this great video from Meet The Chows showing how and why to do cookie stretches with your dog 🐕 🍪 Small moments like these can really make a difference for our canines.

10/02/2025

We're excited to announce that you can now find our very own Dr Lauren based out of the Black Dog Physio Tawa clinic 1-2 days per week. Working with the amazing team at Black Dog enables us to offer Laser, TENS, hydrotherapy and a broader range of therapeutic options. We are still offering home-visits and personalised assessments and treatments as per usual, so don't hesitate to reach out to book in your pet. Contact us today on 022 0232 088.