Small Animal Rehabilitation

"All your pet's rehabilitative needs under one roof"

We are proud to offer an exceptional range of complementary therapies all under one roof, providing a convenient, cost-effective solution with better consistency for your pet’s care. With our highly qualified team and a passion for holistic treatments, we are dedicated to optimising the health and well-being of every patient.

Full Assessment

During your pet's initial assessment, we will carry out a comprehensive musculoskeletal health check and make a record of our findings along with objective measures such as muscle mass, joint angles and weight bearing. We will also use this time to discuss your pet's history and your expectations of treatment which will enable us to develop an optimum treatment plan.

Manual Therapy

Manual techniques applied to specific areas of dysfunction and/ or restriction to release and mobilise tissues through methods of massage, myofascial release, passive range of motion, stretching and joint mobilisations.

Electrotherapy

We may utilise electrotherapies to aid our treatments when targeting specific tissues. Therapies we offer include Class 4 Low-level laser, therapeutic ultrasound, PEMF, TENS/ NMES and thermal therapies. Safety and contraindications for treatment will always be discussed prior to the application of electrotherapies.

Therapeutic Exercise

Exercise Therapy

Exercise prescription is an important part of physiotherapy treatment to help restore function and maintain independence. Progressive exercise plans are developed depending on the specific needs of the patient with consideration to the handler and home environment.

Hydrotherapy

Water-based therapies minimise weight bearing and concussive forces whilst promoting healing and strengthening. Our services include both a pool and underwater treadmill operated by fully qualified and experienced therapists.

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On-going Support

Rehabilitation Plan

Providing on-going support & guidance for as long as it takes for your pet's function and mobility to be restored to a place which facilitates independence and optimum well-being.

"Movement is medicine"

Indications Your Pet Might Benefit From Physiotherapy

Animals are highly skilled at hiding pain. As their owners, it’s crucial to stay alert to subtle changes in behavior or movement that may signal discomfort or underlying issues.

Avoidance to Stroking or Grooming
Vocalisation (yelping, whining, growling)
Visible Swelling or Heat
Increased or Decreased Voluntary Stretching
Change in Posture when Standing, Lying Down or Sitting
Stiffness in the Mornings &/ or After Rest
Behavioral Changes (quiet, withdrawn, anxious, aggressive)

Reluctance to Play or Exercise
Limping, Lameness or Dragging of Limbs
Frequent Tripping &/ or Falling
Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
Gait Abnormalities (skipping, bunny hopping)
Hesitant to Jump Up &/ or Climb Stairs

Common Conditions

Neurological Impairment (IVDD, lumbosacral disease, nerve damage)
Orthopedic Impairment
Soft Tissue Impairment
Pre-Surgery Prehabilitation
Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
- Cranial Cruciate Ligament
- Hip/Elbow Dysplasia
- Joint Replacement
- Neuropathies
- Luxating Patella
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Fractures
- Amputation

Degenerative Conditions
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Myelopathy
Obesity/Weight Loss
Paralysis, Instability & Disability
Lameness &/or Toe Dragging
Wound Healing
Functional Fitness
Maintenance of Elderly Pets
Sports Conditioning

Benefits of Physiotherapy

Early Detection of Musculoskeletal Impairment
Non-Invasive Treatment
Alleviates Pain & Decreases Inflammation
Improves Balance & Proprioception
Increases & Maintains Muscle Mass & Strength
Improves Flexibility & Mobility
Restores Normal Movement
Slows Down & Aids in Managing Degenerative Disease
Mitigates & Reduces Obesity
Promotes Healing, Reducing Recovery Time Post-Surgery
Mitigates Injury & Risk of Re-injury
Enhances Performance
Positive Psychological Stimulation for the Animal
Improves health and Wellbeing, Maintaining Quality of Life and Enhancing Longevity

What to Expect?

Physiotherapy forms the basis of all treatment plans.

All new patients will require a referral from their veterinarian prior to treatment commencing. From there, all new patients will undergo a thorough initial assessment with a fully qualified veterinary physiotherapist when they first arrive at our centre. The assessment process consists of a thorough history discussion, gait analysis and hands on palpation. From this, the optimum treatment plan will be developed with consideration of your pet’s medical history, current symptoms/ diagnosis and the goals of treatment.

Register your pet today using the link below. Once we have this information we can request a referral on your behalf (please let us know if you would prefer to do this yourself). As soon as we have a referral, we will be in touch to book in your pet’s initial assessment!