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What to expect in a Physiotherapy session 05.10.2025 Dheep Kalsi Preparing for physiotherapy sessions for your dogs and cats is usually quite different from preparing for a physiotherapy session for yourself! Our blog this week explores how to prepare for a physiotherapy session and what to expect on the day to help you feel more […]

Pulling when walking on the lead? How to encourage your dog to walk rather than pull. 27.03.2025 Dheep Kalsi Training your dog to walk ‘nicely’ can be one of the most stressful parts of dog ownership. Many dogs have tendencies to pull forwards because the world is so fun for them, this then means they

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury – Prehab, Rehab and Potential Environmental changes. 23.02.2025 Dheep Kalsi So your dog has a cranial cruciate ligament injury – what are your options? In our last blog we discussed what a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament is and one of the main surgical techniques used to treat this injury. Depending on

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury – What is it and What is a TPLO? 12.02.2025 Dheep Kalsi This week’s blog looks into one of the most common injuries we see for rehabilitation. This is the cranial cruciate ligament injury, which is commonly operated on with a surgery known as a TPLO. We are often asked what

Lilly’s Story – from paralysis to regaining mobility and function. 22.01.2024 – Rebecca Bancroft Introduction: Lilly’s Journey In late August 2023, I was discussing with a vet, a stray dog had been brought into their practice. They were paralysed from T12 (middle of their spine), they had movement of their front limbs but were dragging

Does My Dogs Posture Matter? 12.01.2024 – Rebecca Bancroft Posture is often spoken about with people recognising that poor posture can contribute to compensatory muscle use and pain patterns. However, is this the same in your dog? A new study published in 2024 suggests that it is. Within Physiotherapy assessment posture plays a key part.

Canine Pain Signs Part Two – Behavioural Signs your Dog may be in Pain. 24.11.2024 – Rebecca Bancroft / Dheep Kalsi Alongside physical signs of pain, our dogs behaviour can be a great indicator of potential pain. Below are some signs to look out for which may indicate a problem: Is your dog more sensitive

Canine Pain Signs Part One – Physical Signs your Dog may be in Pain. 13.11.2024 – Rebecca Bancroft / Dheep Kalsi Dogs are very good at hiding pain, especially when suffering from chronically painful conditions. In the first part of this blog we will list some of the physical signs to look for which could

How much should I exercise my puppy? 11.09.2024 – Dheep Kalsi Puppies are balls of energy and usually it is hard to keep them still! When we think of how to tire out puppies, we usually assume long walks or off lead running are the go to methods to wear out our fury friends. Did

How do I know if my Cat needs Physiotherapy? 19.05.2024 | Rebecca Bancroft Cats are often not thought of when it comes to Veterinary Physiotherapy, however, much like any other animal they benefit from the assessment and treatment of a physiotherapist. It can be used to help with arthritis, neurological conditions, post trauma, reduced function