Physio for Pets

04/04/2026

Today’s podcast with Free the Hounds team, done and dusted.

Great discussion and loads of time for me to explain why corns occur and why these causes need to be addressed way before even considering flexor tenotomy.

Thank you guys and here’s to helping more and more greyhounds.

This will be released early May 2026.

04/04/2026

31/03/2026

Super excited to be invited to speak at another podcast with the Talking couch potato team.

Recording this on Easter Saturday - and dare I say discussing the controversial topic of flexor tenotomies in greyhounds and corns.

The last podcast that I spoke at was surprisingly well received and had such a wide reach. It helped a lot of greyhounds and their owners.

Stay tuned for it to be released early May.

29/03/2026

What is different between the left and right hindleg?

22/03/2026

Why does a gracilis tear end up causing corns ????

I met a lovely regional client on the weekend who brought their dog because they were concerned about corns forming.

When I reviewed the history, about 6 weeks ago this dog had torn a muscle in the in the groin and the formation of a corn started to occur after this incident.

The presence of a corn or callus merely tells you a story. Because this dog actually still has pain from the groin injury , he was standing lop sided as he was trying hard to take the weight off the left hindleg.

As a result this increases the wear on the pads on the right hindleg. This isn’t really a corn but what I call a pre - corn state.

The pads appear abit more pink than grey because the first layer of skin has worn from the way the dog is compensating.

So I started providing treatment for the gracilis tear and told the owners that once the pain settles and the dog can walk properly, the corn will go away.

No need to cut any tendons as it wouldn’t have made any difference to the fact that the dog had pain elsewhere.

Treat the cause and not the corn !

Owner consent given for use of these photos.

Need help with corns, then you have come to the right place. Contact us at

E: info@physioforpets.com.au

22/03/2026

Hope your Sunday is looking as relaxed as this guy!

15/03/2026

Lately a lot of the new clients that are booking in are elderly dogs ( I love working with golden oldies).

As much as I am grateful that their owners bring them in for physiotherapy, it does bother me ( inside) - that these dogs are coming in at such a late stage in their disease.

These may present as

1. Chronic late stage arthritis in multiple limbs so that the dogs can barely walk in.

2. Severe muscle weakness in the back legs ( from pain or spinal issue).

3.End of life whereby the owner has exhausted all avenues and is trying physio as a last resort.

Your vet may not necessarily suggest physio to you because -

A. They may not know that physio services for animals is available.

B. May not believe in physio services

The point I am trying to make is that to be able to help your dog/cat/ horse , it’s important to seek physiotherapy treatement as early as possible so we can try and make a difference in the quality of life for your beloved pets.

Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask how we can help you and your pets, because there is a lot on offer. If we can’t help you then we can point you in the right direction of professionals who can as it often takes a village.

Just don’t leave it till the last minute.

14/03/2026

A very interesting case.

07/03/2026

Proprioception done with a sense of slowness and awareness.

How the owner cues, dictates how fast or slow the dog moves and when and where food is presented is important as this can also be a distraction.

I know it’s a lot more funky to see fast movements and cues but it really doesn’t serve a good purpose other than it may look good on social media.

Slow cues are actually a lot harder for animals to perform especially if they are compensating for poor balance.

Helps also when the owner is a physio!

28/02/2026

Video testimonial - greyhound and corns

24/02/2026

If you are at Aldi and after some super cute bag clips, check these out.

Great for pet food bags, treat bags.

24/02/2026

Treating older pets is something that I LOVE doing as to me, there is so much to offer beyond just giving them drugs.

So I am going to share some of my best tips.

1. Non slip flooring - this is a factor that is important for both young and old. Minimising slippage as the animal changes position eg. Lying to standing can help reduce pain. A surface that provides grip also helps to improve confidence in the animal so they feel like they can move around. Thin yoga mats, door mats, rugs are all an option.

2. Keep your older pets warm in winter by using indoor heating, heat packs, coats etc will help keep them comfortable and their joints warm and flexible if they are suffering from arthritis.

In summer, this means keeping older pets cool. So have them indoors, add ice into their water bowls or ice pack their bodies to assist with hot and humid days.

3. Organising regular vet or physio visits to talk about how their pain management is going. Reviewing every 6 months is good due to change of season. Most older animals always get worse over winter due to cold change.

4. Charting a pain diary. This is just a simple way to monitor any changes that may occur especially in behaviour and function. If your older pets get grumpy towards the end of the day or doesn’t feel like moving around then you can write this down and present it to your vet. This may signify that something has changed.

Lastly, remember OLD AGE is NOT a disease. There are a lot of treatment options within physiotherapy that can help keep your older pets fit, flexible and strong.

If you need help with your golden oldies, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Physio for Pets - info@physioforpets.com.au