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Practical information about fitness & physiotherapy to help you care for your pet and prepare questions for your veterinarian.
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 practical, vet nurse approved guide to building a safe backyard fitness circuit for your dog. Includes cavaletti spacing, wobble cushion drills, cone weaves, and a six week plan.
A practical summer guide to canine hydrotherapy for overweight and arthritic dogs, comparing underwater treadmills and pools. Includes home water exercises and an eight week progress plan.
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.
Aquatic rehabilitation can dramatically speed a dog's recovery after joint surgery. This guide covers underwater treadmills, pool therapy, session frequency, costs, and how to find a certified canine hydrotherapist.
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.
A complete guide to safe spring swimming for dogs, covering river current assessment, blue-green algae dangers, water temperature thresholds, life jacket fitting, and post-swim ear care. Prevention focused habits protect dogs from hidden waterway hazards.
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.
Canine hydrotherapy accelerates post surgical recovery through pool and underwater treadmill sessions. This guide covers costs per session, what to expect, and how to find a certified hydrotherapist.