Author: Donna

This is an interesting article from the BBC. It would make an interesting physiotherapy patient! Its so sad when any animal dies out, so it would be great to see these little animals gain population. Could you imagine walking along and seeing one down by your feet. It would be amazing!

A big welcome to the newest addition to the Animal Physiotherapy Ltd family! Paige came out to the world on 28th April 2014. 6lb 4oz at 11.12 am. Beautiful girl. Already best of friends with Logan, the face of Animal Physiotherapy Ltd. She is destined to be friends with all animals. We look forward to…

This is very cutting edge technology, but its interesting to see where we are in our treatment of paralysis. This article by the BBC is on humans, but it may well make it to animals when it works better! Amazing! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26934012    

BBC article reports on a highly humane study where dogs brain activity was studied in an MRI scanner, and compared to that of humans. Out come was that it was very similar! As any dog owner will tell you, they are highly in tune with our emotional state, but its nice to see some science proving…

Hello and welcome to Meg. This beautiful retriever has reached her later years and is now struggling with her neurological system. Her dedicated parents are giving her lots of time, patients, love and care. She has started physiotherapy for muscle building and proprioception help. She is now already enjoying little walks and can get up…

This conference looks brilliant so we thought we would share for any other vets, nurses or animal physiotherapists that might be interested. http://www.isamp.org 28 – 30th November 2014 We hope to see you there!  

Hello and welcome to Pepper. This very fit working Labrador has had a painful front Leg for a little while. Originally diagnosed as an arthritis issue, it was later re diagnosed as biceps tendons. It recovered well for a while but has never quite healed fully so the owner now wants to try some physiotherapy.…

Hello and welcome to Borris. This hansom border terrier has pain in his back and a lump on his side. Both causing him difficulty and discomfort even he walks. He has started physiotherapy now so we can make him more comfortable in his later years. He certainly enjoyed his session. You’ll feel better soon Borris!

Not something you’ve ever thought about? Neither did I until it came up! Many animals have different skin colours to the fur colours. Some cats have black pads on thier paws when they have white fur. Many dogs and cats have various skin pigments. Polar bears have black skin under thier white fur. This is…

Hello and welcome to Lemonie! Not named after Snicket! Lovely Lemomie has had surgery on a fore limb having suffered a nasty fracture and dislocation. Good luck mum and Lemonie. We are sure you’ll feel better soon!