Author: Donna

12 weeks ago Archie came to us for physiotherapy following diagnosis of bilateral luxating patella. This means both knee caps were dislocating when he walked. The vet said to try physiotherapy and to come back if it doesnt work. We are so pleased to report that Archie has had the all clear and the vet…

Hello and welcome to Simba.  A beautiful Rhodesian ridgeback. Poor thing needs to be a bit more careful in the woods.  She went off chasing the fun wildlife. Her mum heard a yelp and then she couldn’t be found for a scary 10 minutes. when she got to her mum she was totally lame and…

Hello and welcome to Yogi. Maybe not the best picture of him. A very big and fluffy newfoundland.  He has been through the mill at a very young age! His very vigilant owners have worked hard to not give up on him and push for answers. And rightly so. After discussions of hip dysplasia, which…

Hello and welcome to Charlie. Another old boy suffering the effects of arthritis. This is an interesting case as he has had issues since 6 years old. He is now 15. At 6 the owners noticed his hip kept popping out of joint. So off to Fitzpatric who gave him a new one. It was…

Hello and welcome to Barney.  This beautiful rescue westie has had luxatung patellas in both legs. This means his knee caps dislocate. This has caused arthritis. He had surgery on the worst side but he didnt cope well so only the worst was done. Over the years since he has done really well and the…

Hello and welcome to Doris This beautiful girl has had a horrific accident. She got ran over. The car even stopped on her neck unaware she was under it. Incredibly when the car moved she got up and ran away. Her loving mum took her straight to the vet who did xrays and discovered there…

Hello amd welcome to Alan This very handsome chap has been told he has elbow dysplasia in both sides. We are not 100% sure of that diagnosis yet though. But we do know that he had no mobility problems prior to an incident of rough play, and he has had some intermittent problems since. So…

Hello and welcome to Frodo. Yes, his giant feet mean he really was named after the Frodo from the shire. This poor little man has been through the mill. Nearly 1 year ago he lost use of his hind temporarily after having a nasty accident. He had ran into brambles and one managed to puncture…