Author: Donna

  Welcome to Ben. He has had spinal surgery after he was diagnosed with a disease called “Wobblers disease”. This is the common term for disease in the neck region of the spin. The surgery was a success, but he is still a bit unsteady on his paws, though he is very mobile and getting…

Rouke is a hansom wire haired Hungarian Weisler. This amazing dog is really in the wars, but fortunately has the most dedicated mum, and veterinary team doing all they can for him. He has come for physiotherapy to rehabilitate, having had a femoral head and neck excision. This means the top of the femur (thigh…

Welcome to Gracie. A beautiful German Sheppard, sadly suffering hip dysplasia on both sides and arthritis in the right side, making it even more painful. She has been put on a muscle building plan and she is doing very well. We welcome her to the Animal Physiotherapy club and we will keep her strong and…

Jed is a beautiful border collie. He tore his Cruciate ligament and had to have a Cruciate repair surgery. He has come for physiotherapy for his rehabilitation. We are pleased to report he is doing excellently. His muscle is building well and he is almost back to full strength already. A wonderful new patient and…

Hello and Welcome to Tom. Tom is a miniature poodle has been diagnosed with Legg Perths disease. This means the vet had to do a femoral head and neck excision. this means remove the hip joint. Poor tom also has cruciate ligament laxity as well. So Tom is now on a program to get him confidently using the limb that has…

Hello and Welcome to Zac. Zac is a Labrador with bilateral hip dysplasia. The owner is highly aware of Zac’s needs and has done many forms of therapy in the past. She  has now come for physio as her vet has recommended it. Zac has a muscle building program to do at home. We’ll have you feeling less stiff soon!

Hello and Welcome to Millie. Millie is a lovely Jack Russell cross. She also had a hard start in life and so, is terribly nervous  The wonderful owner has also worked in dog rescue, so has dedicated her life to helping Millie, and many others. Millie is suffering lameness in the hind from mild cruciate disease. She has…

Hello and Welcome to Isobel. Isobel is a fox terrier with elbow dysplasia. She only shows mild lameness at the moment, so the highly vigilant owner has brought her to start her physiotherapy nice and early. This is excellent as it avoids the bigger problems that will happen in the future, occurring as quickly. It also means…

Hello and welcome to Zig. A gorgeous springer spaniel that has had surgery following cruciate ligament rupture. Zig is highly spirited and young. the owner needs emotional support through this one too as its very scary when you have a young dog that doesn’t want to take thier time to recover. Zig is doing very well, and…