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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Zoe MSc Veterinary Physiotherapist @Fit-Pet Physio
Fully insured, AHPR registered & MNAVP
"Helping dedicated active dog owners to optimise their dogs health and fitness so that they can live a long and happy life"
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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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Fit-Pet Physio
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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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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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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Fit-Pet Physio
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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Fit-Pet Physio
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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Fit-Pet Physio
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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Fit-Pet Physio
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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Fit-Pet Physio
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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