All dogs, of any age or breed, can benefit from physiotherapy. I work with animals from many different lifestyles and conditions, this includes family pets as well as working and sporting dogs.
Every dog is an individual and therefore treatment goals will be different between each one. These can vary from maintenance visits to keep your dog comfortable, to recovery after a traumatic accident to complete rehabilitation after neurological or orthopedic surgery.
Working and sporting dogs often benefit from regular treatment to maintain healthy muscle tone and recovery to prevent injury and time needed off work.
Your Veterinary Surgeon may suggest physiotherapy for your dog, however, if they do not, you can always ask them if you think it may be of benefit.
As previously mentioned, your Vet may refer your dog for physiotherapy, however some common signs your dog may show include:
Yes! As a Registered Veterinary Nurse as well as Animal Physiotherapist, I have over 12 years of experience working with dogs who are out of their normal environment.
I take pride in being a ‘Fear Free Professional‘ and only working with positive reinforcement at your dog’s own pace. If your dog does not like to be touched, I can find different ways to assist and treat your dog as well as build their trust.
I am happy to work with all members of your dog’s team, including behaviourists.
There are many different conditions that can benefit, however, some of the more common include:
During your first appointment, a full history and dynamic assessment will take place. All muscles and joints will be looked at as well as their gait. I will also discuss their previous history and current lifestyle with you.
After the assessment, a plan will be formulated to best help your dog going forward.
Treatment may include and be a combination of:
More details of the above can be found on the services page. After your appointment you will receive a full report of findings, treatment performed, and plan going forward. This will also be sent to your referring Vet.
Follow-up treatments will continue these treatments as well as making any adjustments depending on your dog’s progress.
The majority of insurance companies will cover the costs of veterinary physiotherapy treatment. It is worth contacting your insurance provider to discuss this.
If you would like to claim the costs of treatment back, please provide me with your insurance form to complete. Please note, I do not do direct claims.
To take part – please use this questionnaire
It will be sent to us automatically and we will send you your results. In using this questionnaire, you agree to us storing your email address and contacting you about your dog’s results and future communications from Surrey Veterinary Physio. You can opt out at any time and your details will not be sent to any third party.
Once you receive your results it is totally up to you as to how you move forward. There is no further obligation. But it can help you choose the next steps in your dog’s care plan.
