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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Nov 15, 20223 min read
What is Prehab and is it important?
Prehab refers to vet physio or hydro where there is no diagnosed condition But why is it important? Changes in behaviour linked to...
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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 20, 20212 min read
5 Steps to prepare your pet for vet physiotherapy
Perhaps what’s holding you back from getting your pet vet physiotherapy is not knowing how they will react, will they enjoy it, will they...
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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
Jun 9, 20213 min read
How to start weaving with your dog
Did you know there are 3 different types of weaving we can use with our dogs? Which do you use? Dog agility pole weaving Dog leg weaving...
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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
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
Mar 2, 20213 min read
5 Simple Core Exercises for Dogs and Horses
How do I strengthen my dog and/or horse's core with 5 simple exercises? Core strengthening and conditioning is a key part of any dog or...
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Fit-Pet Physio
Feb 24, 20214 min read
Vet physio for performance: 3 Signs your Pet needs Vet Physio NOW!
Why vet physio isn’t just for injured or sick dogs and horse's but for the fit and healthy ones too! It’s often easy to think ‘I don’t...
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Fit-Pet Physio
Feb 9, 20213 min read
How to massage your dog/horse at home in 5 simple steps...
without spending a fortune on massage mitts, guns or whatever the latest trend is! There’s no need to spend a tonne on fancy equipment...
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Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 26, 20213 min read
5 Steps to choosing your dog and horse's fitness exercises
What do I need to know before creating a fitness plan for my pet? You’ve heard you should have a fitness plan for your pet but you’re not...
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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, 20212 min read
Where are the Quads?
So we’ve had a look at the Gluteals and the Hamstrings now we’re going to take a look at the Quadriceps muscle the last big muscle group...
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Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 11, 20212 min read
What is Massage therapy good for?
Massage is an effective treatment for pain and tension in muscles and subsequently aids in increasing stride length and increasing joint...
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Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 11, 20211 min read
H-Wave What it Does and Why it Works.
H- wave is used to aid in the healing of muscles, nerves and tendons as well as in the reduction of pain and oedema by mimicking 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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