Dogs

Why Dogs are Vulnerable to Physical Injury

Dogs lead active lives, full of energy and motion. Domestic dogs sometimes have injuries caused by falls and bumps, traffic accidents, repetitive twisting, or even old age may take its toll. Working dogs have to cope with additional stresses and strains, especially police dogs, racing greyhounds and sheepdogs.

If Your Dog Has Any of These Symptoms, Physiotherapy May Help

• Pain or discomfort
• Difficulty jumping up or down
• Crying when getting up or lying down
• Reluctance to play or exercise
• Unusual posture
• Unusual behaviour
• Lameness
• Uneven wear on nails
• Overweight
• Panting excessively
• Weak muscles
• Abnormal posture
• Sensitivity to being touched or patted

Hip Dysplaysia Maintenance of muscle bulk Pain Relief Mobility Arthritic/Older Dog Improve quality of life Pain relief Mobility

Post Surgery Rehabilitation Muscle development Wound Healing Sports Injuries Working dogs Muscle Strains Joint Sprains Muscle dysfunction

Chartered physiotherapists are taught to use their hands to perform joint and soft tissue mobilisation and manipulation. They are also trained in the correct use of electrotherapy, eg. ultrasound, laser, muscle stimulators and know when to use this safely and when it's appropriate for dogs. A vital component is helping you as the owner to do as much as possible at home. We give you exercises, advice and guidance. Most importantly we give you time and specialist knowledge to enhance your animals well being.

Physiotherapy for other animals

Whilst we specialise in small animals and equine athletes, we have treated a wide range of other animals including:-

• Camels
• Bulls
• Cockerels
• Rabbits

Please contact the office to discuss treatment options for other animals.