Canine Physiotherapy
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Following referral from your Vet, The Dales Animal Physiotherapy will provide an individualised holistic assessment and treatment plan for your dog. A full assessment is completed and discussed, following this an appropriate treatment plan will be discussed and agreed with the owner. Treatment plans are tailored to both the individual needs of your canine and you as an owner. Any new concerns highlighted in an assessment will be fed back to your Vet.
Small animals such as cats and rabbits may also benefit from Veterinary physiotherapy too! Get in touch to discuss your animal’s needs and how physiotherapy may be able to help.
Signs your dog may have an underlying problem:
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Change in behaviour
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Reluctance to be stroked or touched
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Showing any signs of lameness
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Reluctance to play or exercise
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Struggling to jump onto the sofa or in or out of the car
Canine conditions that can benefit from Physiotherapy
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Soft tissue injuries
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Wound healing
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Trauma
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Cranial cruciate injuries
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Post-surgical rehabilitation
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Post fracture rehabilitation
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Osteoarthritis/ degenerative joint disease
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Elbow/ Hip Dysplasia
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Patella luxation
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Fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE)
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Disc problems
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Head injuries
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Vestibular disorders
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Nerve abnormalities
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Non-compressive spinal cord injuries
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Pain
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Elderly rehabilitation
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Obesity
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Performance problems
For conditions not listed above, please feel free to contact us to see whether your dog or small animal would be appropriate for a physiotherapy assessment.
