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Practical information about fitness & physiotherapy to help you care for your pet and prepare questions for your veterinarian.
Cold, rainy June and July days do not have to mean a restless, under-exercised dog. This guide covers indoor conditioning drills, joint warm-ups, energy-burning games, safe surfaces, and a six-week winter fitness plan.
A clinical breakdown of how gel, phase change, and evaporative cooling gear actually lowers a dog's core temperature. Includes sizing for flat faced breeds, replacement cycles, and whether they beat a wet towel.
A step by step backyard fitness plan for Australian dogs built around our brutal summer heat, tick country, and snake aware yards. Learn how to set up cavaletti poles, wobble cushions, and cone weaves safely between Daylight Saving dusk and dark.
Australian summers push arthritic and overweight dogs to their limit, with pavement temperatures and humidity making land exercise risky. Hydrotherapy offers a controlled, low impact alternative that keeps senior pets moving safely from Cairns to Hobart.
Learn how to assess your dog's mobility at home with gait analysis, range of motion checks, and balance tests. Includes a printable monthly tracking sheet and clear referral guidelines.
A step by step guide to building your dog's water confidence for paddleboarding and kayaking. Covers life jacket fitting, dry land balance training, heat safety, and a progressive four week plan.
A step by step eight week programme of low impact summer exercises for senior dogs with hip dysplasia. Covers shaded walks, incline work, balance discs, and swimming.
A comprehensive Australian guide to canine hydrotherapy following joint surgery, covering costs in AUD, climate considerations, finding qualified practitioners, and what to expect from underwater treadmill and pool sessions. Includes advice tailored to conditions commonly seen in popular Australian breeds.
A structured six week programme to help dogs shed winter weight safely. Covers body condition scoring, calorie adjustments, exercise progression, and joint friendly terrain choices.
Australian spring brings warming waterways and eager dogs, but unique hazards demand local knowledge. This guide covers blue-green algae risks, water temperature thresholds, life jacket fitting, and post-swim care for Australian conditions.
Learn how to build your dog's balance and proprioception at home using a yoga mat and everyday items. This progressive guide covers warm-up protocols, targeted muscle groups, and post-injury rehabilitation support.
A step by step guide to helping older cats retain muscle tone and joint flexibility through gentle play, climbing modifications, and home physiotherapy. Includes how to spot hidden pain signs that cats instinctively mask.