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Zoe MSc Veterinary Physiotherapist @Fit-Pet Physio
Fully insured, AHPR registered & MNAVP
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"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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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 31, 20214 min read
How do I stop my dog or horse from tripping?
Why does my horse stumble all the time? And why does my dog keep tripping on walks? These are questions I get asked all the time, perhaps...
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Fit-Pet Physio
Mar 23, 20213 min read
How do I start training my puppy or dog for agility?
I remember just looking at my pup and thinking 'I don't know what to do?' I knew I wanted to do agility but how do you get started? When...
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Fit-Pet Physio
Mar 17, 20212 min read
How to get started training your horse for dressage: How are dressage horse's trained?
In this week’s blog, we’re going to dive into some of the foundation exercises you can use with your young horse's ready for a career in...
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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 16, 20212 min read
What are the Best Low-Calorie Dog Training Treats?
Getting back to training? Or starting a new fitness exercise? In this week’s blog, we’ll be covering the best training treats that will...
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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
Feb 1, 20213 min read
Warm-up exercises for agility dogs in the UK
As agility handlers, we spend a huge portion of our time taking care of and training our dogs. Buying them the best food, ensuring they...
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Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 29, 20211 min read
10 Fun Dog and Horse Facts
Did you know? The 29th January is National Puzzle day! So to celebrate we've designed a couple of quizzes for you to try:...
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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
Hindlimb Muscles
So we’ve had a look at the major muscle groups of the hindlimbs the gluteals, hamstrings and the quads. Now it’s time to take a look at...
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Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 11, 20212 min read
How to Become an Animal vet Physio
So many of you have asked how I got into veterinary physiotherapy, well here goes… I was always that kid who was nagging their parents...
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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, 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, 20212 min read
What is Weight Shifting?
Weight shifting is a remedial exercise used in both dogs and horses to improve even weight bearing on all limbs, increase core strength...
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