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Feb 272 min read

Scared you won't be able to afford vets fees? 3 tips for reducing costs

With the cost of things rising, something on all our minds is the worry of affording any unexpected or recurrent vet fees. We all want...

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Apr 24, 20234 min read

5 Movement Patterns in our pets that could spell big trouble if we don’t change them

Have you ever found yourself looking at your pet and thinking is that normal? Is their leg meant to do that? Well if you have this is the...

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Oct 13, 20224 min read

Working dogs, Pain, Behaviour and Stem Cells

The NARCH conference was a great day of learning for me and I wanted to share with you some of the major take home points that can help...

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Vet Physio for dogs after surgery? Yes or No?

Fit-Pet Physio

Jul 7, 20212 min read

Vet Physio for dogs after surgery? Yes or No?

Did you know that surgery is just the start of your dog’s road to recovery? Surgery recommended by your vet is a brilliant first step and...

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What are the side effects of veterinary physiotherapy in our pets?

Fit-Pet Physio

Jun 22, 20213 min read

What are the side effects of veterinary physiotherapy in our pets?

I often get asked can my pet do their normal workout or exercise after their Vet physio session and the answer is no! But why? Let’s...

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Fit-Pet Physio

May 26, 20213 min read

What do vet physios do for our pets?

Maybe you’re toying with the idea of getting vet physio for your pets or perhaps you’ve never heard of vet physio before? So lets start...

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Fit-Pet Physio

May 18, 20213 min read

Which bridle, girth or harness is right for my pet?

How many choices are there when you go shopping? Too many right! SO how do you know which ones are best for your pet? I guess you have to...

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Fit-Pet Physio

Apr 6, 20213 min read

5 Ways to Prevent Injuries in Dogs

You know that sinking feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you feel guilty, lost and have managed to convince yourself it was...

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Does my pet need a chiropractor or veterinary physiotherapist?

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Mar 9, 20213 min read

Does my pet need a chiropractor or veterinary physiotherapist?

How to choose your rehab professional... Very valid question! There are a whole host of highly qualified professionals in the...

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Fit-Pet Physio

Jan 18, 20213 min read

Can Horse's Have vet Physio?

Can horse's have vet physio? And should they? YES and YES! I’m a firm believer that all pets should receive regular vet and vet physio...

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Fit-Pet Physio

Jan 12, 20214 min read

The Cure for Back Pain

Can we cure back pain and can Veterinary Physiotherapy help? So the short answer is yes! But if you’d like to know more about the causes...

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Why you and your Horse need a Core Fitness Program

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Jan 11, 20216 min read

Why you and your Horse need a Core Fitness Program

Part 1: Why you and your horse need a core conditioning programme Horse riding is a partnership. While horses are big animals, you have...

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Fit-Pet Physio

Jan 11, 20212 min read

What to do when your pet has to rest.

After injury controlled exercise is used to get pets moving again without causing further injury. This is especially important in the...

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Jan 11, 20211 min read

What is Laser Therapy used for?

Laser is most commonly used to reduce pain at trigger points by altering endogenous opioid production in the same way that morphine works...

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Jan 11, 20211 min read

Why do We Use Cold Therapy?

Cold therapy is used to reduce blood flow- vasoconstrict, therefore, is useful for reducing heat and swelling in an area this is often...

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Jan 11, 20211 min read

What Can Heat Therapy be Used For?

Heat is used to relieve muscle spasm, tension and areas of pain similar to how we would use laser therapy but heat can also be used...

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Fit-Pet Physio

Jan 11, 20214 min read

Is my Pet in Pain?

Often the signs of chronic pain can be overlooked as bad behaviour, old age or even personality traits. This is especially true for...

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Fit-Pet Physio

Jan 8, 20212 min read

Is my Pet Overweight?

Is my pet overweight? We all naturally love to feed our pets, it’s our way of showing them we love them. But when is enough, enough? How...

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Fit-Pet Physio

Jan 8, 20212 min read

Why does my Dog Lick their Paws?

Has your dog just started licking their paws out of nowhere? Or perhaps they’ve been doing it for a while but now you’ve noticed they’re...

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Fit-Pet Physio

Jan 8, 20212 min read

Why is my Horse Lame?

Ergh why is my horse lame?! It’s the age old question isn’t it. You know the saying “if you look at it long enough you’ll find a...

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