Pegasus Veterinary Physiotherapy

12/09/2025

Love my new business cards and leaflets! The leaflets are pretty much the same as my old ones but these ones now feature my brothers cat ❤️. Got to get that feline representation in!

I will have these with me at Pooches In the Park this Sunday! Come along and see me for a free doggy wellness check where I will give your dog a quick feel over and check for any signs of pain or areas of concern. I will also let you know if I feel your dog could benefit from some physio or if they’re all good and feeling fine! ❤️

See you Sunday!!

09/09/2025

This is such a great image for how a ‘bad back’ can affect to much more than just a horses back. Correct saddle fit is so important for your horses overall performance and wellbeing ❤️

Don’t always assume the issue is where you see it 👀 Sometimes what you notice on the surface is often a compensatory pattern, not necessarily the root problem.

For example
🐴 You might see your horse standing with the hindlimbs placed further underneath, trying to shift more weight forward onto the forelimbs.
🐴 You might also notice hindlimb extension and take off strength feeling weaker than usual.

It would be easy to assume this points to a direct hindlimb weakness. However, in many cases this posture and performance issue strongly suggests dysfunction through the longissimus dorsi, the long back muscle that transfers power from the hindquarters through the body.

We have to remember that a horse is a master of compensation, and pain or dysfunction in one area often shows up somewhere else entirely. That’s why careful assessment and correct rehabilitation are so important, finding the true source of the problem, not just chasing the symptoms.

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08/09/2025

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08/09/2025

Definitely one of my proudest achievements this dog! Oswald came to us none weight bearing and very sore. He’s now mostly sound and is even starting to sit square! Which his owners said he’s never really done! Ozzy’s mum and dad, Laura and mark have taken every bit of advice on, been very dedicated with doing Ozzy’s exercises, and work very hard to get Ozzy to where he is today and you can’t half tell!

Well done to all three of you!

Physio sessions are only 1 hour a week, the rest of the week it’s down to the owners to help their dogs get to where they need to be. It can be done without the bits in between as we understand people are busy with work and kids, but the bits in between make a huge difference! ❤️❤️

08/09/2025

Working on duke this morning mean a lot of editing to do later on 😂.

Also the video I’ve covered is of my face 😂. Not the most flattering angle 😂😂

07/09/2025

One of my fav supplements! I did my undergraduate thesis on green lipped muscles and can say from personal experience they work really well on both dogs and horses ❤️

Let me tell you about one of the loves of my life -- Perna mussel -- also known as green-lipped mussel, Perna mussel has been clinically proven to reduce signs of arthritis, such as pain and mobility issues in osteoarthritis (OA). A 2009 systematic review of nine clinical trials confirmed its significant positive effects on OA symptoms. This says - Perna Mussel Rocks! and your dog can rock along, if you make it a part of their supplement protocol.

07/09/2025

I currently have limited appointments in September and October, with slightly more in November.

With the colder weather starting to set in now is the perfect time to get your horse or dog a check up set them on the path for a more comfortable autumn and winter ❄️

Message to book an assessment today!
Dogs £45 🐶
Horses £55 🐴

07/09/2025

3pm today! Not just dogs but also spooky horses and cats. It doesn’t last long but it can be loud if there are a lot of phones in one place

📞Heads up that the emergency alarm tests are 3pm today Sunday 7Th September📞📞
For owners of dogs with noise phobia and noise sensitivity please ensure you are aware of the test and set your dog up to not be affected badly…
📞Ensure you are not in a busy place where there will be multiple phones
📞Ensure your dog isn’t off lead at the time the phones alert goes off to not startle them
📞If your dog is inside you can set your phone not to ring the alarm on loud
📞Set your dog up to win by creating a calm safe indoor environment and be totally non reactive to the noise so they do not think you are scared as this will create a worse response from your dog!

If you want to desensitise your dog to noises such as the emergency alert start playing the daily around the house at a low level.

06/09/2025

I got asked this weekend how to tell the difference between a qualified and non qualified vet physio. Unfortunately, the title veterinary physiotherapist is not protected. Which means anyone can call themselves a vet physio, with little to no consequences if they aren’t actually qualified.

One good way to check if someone is qualified (other than asking for their qualifications) is if they are part of a professional register or association. These organisations hold their members to a certain level, ensuring members are qualified, insured and practicing inside of the law.

I am a member of the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP). I chose the NAVP as they ensure their members have the highest qualifications and offer a range of benefits that help me be able to do my job better, such as support from more experienced physios, and CPD and training to keep my skills up to date.

There are other associations out there for vet physios, but I really liked the NAVP and the support they offered when I first qualified.

Now, asociations and registers aren’t the be all and end all of a vet physio, but it’s a good place to start if you’re unsure if the person you are using is qualified or you have any doubts regarding their skill set.