An Owner’s Guide to IVDD
From recognising the signs to recovery Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), also known as slipped disc, is one of the most common spinal conditions affecting dogs. For owners, the diagnosis can feel overwhelming. One dog may only have back pain, while another may suddenly struggle to walk. Some recover with conservative management, while others require surgery. The important thing to understand is that IVDD exists on a spectrum. This guide covers the important things owners ne
What Does Rehabilitation After Limb Amputation Involve?
From a former human amputee physiotherapist's perspective One of the questions I get asked most often is: "My pet has just had an amputation. What happens next?" Before becoming a small animal physiotherapist, I worked with human amputees in the hospital's amputee clinic. After a lower limb amputation, not only does walking become more physically demanding, but patients also face significant psychological challenges. Supporting them through rehabilitation taught me that recov
Vestibular Disease in Dogs and Cats: Signs, Recovery and How Physiotherapy Can Help
One moment your pet is perfectly normal. The next, they're stumbling, falling over, and holding their head at a strange angle. For many owners, these signs can be frightening and may even look like a stroke. While stroke is one possible cause, another common cause of these signs, particularly in older pets, is Idiopathic Vestibular Disease (IVD). The good news? Many pets improve significantly with time, appropriate veterinary care and supportive management. What Is the Vestib