Canine
A Personal and Gentle Approach to Veterinary Physiotherapy
Growth. Spirit. Strength.
Signs your dog might need physiotherapy treatment:
Changes in behaviour
Reduction in play
Muscle asymmetry
Refusing to go for walks
Struggling with steps or stairs
Reluctance to jump in/out of car or on/off furniture
Stumbling frequently
No longer lifting leg to urinate
Prevention is better than cure
By incorporating home modifications, diet changes, regular targeted exercise and more helps to ensure that the need for chronic medication is reduced or eliminated for as long as possible.
Canine conditions.
Injuries to muscles, tendons or ligaments:
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease
Patella Luxation
Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease:
Hip and elbow dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans / OCD
Spondylosis
FHR – Full Hip Replacement
Pre and post-orthopaedic surgery:
Cranial cruciate disease or rupture
Patella luxation
TTA – Tibial Tuberosity Advancement
TPLO – Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy
Fracture repair
Spinal Surgery:
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Disc extrusion
Spinal trauma
FCE – Fibrocartilaginous embolism
Neurological conditions:
Chronic Degenerative Radiculomyelopathy (CDRM)
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy
Vestibular Disease
Lumbosacral Disease
Proprioceptive reprogramming:
Wound repair
Pain management
Sporting/ performance maintenance
Golden Oldies (geriatric) maintenance – Including Canine Arthritis Management Advice
Other signs to be aware of that your dog may require physiotherapy:
Lameness
Pain response
Stiffness
Difficulty transitioning from sit to stand
Reluctance to get in/out of a car or on/off furniture
Behavioural changes – Depressed/Unhappy with touch/growling/licking of lips etc.
Sudden loss of balance – Ataxia
Obesity, weight management and related problems
Black Cat Physiotherapy adheres to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and will never work on an animal without prior veterinary consent.
Treatments offered (But not limited to):
Manual Therapies
Massage
Range of motion
Joint manipulations and mobilisation
Soft tissue mobilisation
Trigger point release
Hands on techniques utilising:
Myofascial release
Stretches
Thermotherapy
Acupressure
CranioSacral techniques
Electrotherapies
A range of treatment modalities stemming from electrical machinery:
Therapeutic Ultrasound therapy
Blue laser therapy
Visible red LASER therapy
Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Field therapy
Laser acupressure
Exercise Prescription
The use of basic exercises to maintain or enhance muscular strength and proprioception:
Rhythmic stabilisations
Proprioceptive enhancements
Balance exercises
Polework
Obstacles
Training aids
Groundwork
Stretches
Active range of motion exercises
Slopes, ramps and step exercise
Surface training
Functional transfer
Transitions
My passion is to use a whole animal approach to their physical, mental and emotional problems – enabling them to be the very best version of themselves.
Did you know?
Veterinary Physiotherapy isn’t just for performance animals, but can be highly beneficial to companion elderly and retired animals, post operation or long term issues.
Treatments are tailored to individual animals and owners. Some may require more than one treatment / ongoing treatment.
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Equine
Livery, field, yard or event - We can provide specialist physiotherapy for your horse.
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Canine
Your beloved canine companion is part of the family, together we can ensure his good health.
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Feline
We can’t forget our feline friends. We can help your special pet get back to their best.
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Farm Animals
Cow, pig, llama or goat, we can provide onsite specialist care for your farm animals.
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Tellington TTouch
Helps improve circulation, release tension, calm and promote a sense of well being.
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Hydrotherapy
Therapeutic non-weight bearing exercise in either in warm pool or underwater treadmill.
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