Month: November 2013

  • Welcome to Barley

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    Beautiful Barley had a real surprise hiding under the skin. No one knew there were any problems really. Then one day, Barley went to a routine booster and the vet found the knee cap (patella) was dislocated. This can be quite a common problem so isn’t as bad as it sounds, but it will cause…

  • Welcome to Gina

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    Not a common bread these days! Hansom and calm Gina has come for physiotherapy with regard to her spondylosis and hind limb weakness. We have set her up with an exercise regime to get her more confident in her hind so she will build muscle. We will also keep her back comfy. Lovely to meet…

  • Welcome to Charlie

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    Charlie is a hansom border Collie cross. Sadly he became the victim of a dog attack. He suffered multiple wounds including a punctured lung. This was repaired by specialists and he made an excellent recovery. However, the skin wounds were extensive and whilst they healed well, they also formed adhesions and scar tissue. This means…

  • Welcome to Steve

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    Steve is an amazing patient, and ensuring we keep on top of our game, by updating our skills in new and exciting species. She is a Skunk! Steve is a wonderfully behaved Skunk, who sadly has forelimb lameness. There was a patch of lameness in the Right fore, but this resolved and has now come…

  • Welcome to Molly

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    Molly is a beautiful briard. She has had a bit to contend with over the last several months. Her gradual decline in motivation was so slow that it seemed just love normal old age creeping in.  Then very suddenly a mass appeared from behind her shoulder blade. Vet investigation showed mild hip dysplasia with early…

  • welcome to Roxy

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    Hello and welcome to Roxy. This poor little sweetie has been under alot of stress in the past several months. This has lead to some behavioural problems, but has also manifested as back pain. Many medications and calming aids have been tried, but with no success. So the owner decided to try physiotherapy. Back pain…

  • welcome to Hollie

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    Hello and welcome to Hollie. Hollie has has a long history of hip dysplasia and then this developed into arthritis. The owners have worked hard over the years keeping her comfortable with a regime of hydrotherapy and then later, accupuncture. Sadly this has now developed into further issues. She is now struggling with balance and…

  • what every one should have in thier work box…

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    Romeo is helping with the office work today!