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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Zoe MSc Veterinary Physiotherapist @Fit-Pet Physio
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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
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 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 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
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, 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 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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Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 11, 20212 min read
Are Dog Sports Safe?
Many of us love training and competing with our dogs and it brilliant for their mental stimulation, fitness and bond with us as handlers...
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Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 8, 20213 min read
Fitness Plans for horses
Happy hacker? Competiton prospect? Or even just a field ornament? All horses can benefit from a bespoke fitness plan tailored to them no...
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Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 8, 20212 min read
Bicep Brachii
Ever wondered what muscles your pets use when exercising and how to strengthen them? Well, first you need to know where they are and what...
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Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 8, 20211 min read
Where is the Brachialis?
Where is the brachialis? In the dog the brachialis starts from caudal to the head of the humerus to the proximomedial radius and ulna and...
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Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 8, 20212 min read
Where's the Tricep again?
So over the past 2 weeks, we’ve taken a look at the 2 major flexors of the elbow joint. Can you remember them? Yes! The Bicep Brachii...
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Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 8, 20213 min read
Where are the Hamstrings?
So we’ve had a little look at the forelimb muscles, but what about the hindlimbs? The hindlimbs of our pets are their powerhouse, this is...
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Fit-Pet Physio
Jan 8, 20214 min read
Can Horses Swim?
Can horse's swim? Short answer yes. But the real question here is probably should my horse be swimming? And if so how? Where? And 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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