Jess Watson Veterinary Physiotherapy

06/03/2026

I have had the most amazing two days at Crufts 2026, supporting lovely clients, friends, and spending far too much money shopping 🛍️ 🐕

First off on Thursday I watched Jackie with her lovely Corgi Billy in the showing ring! They came 3rd 🥉 as my first time watching showing - they did really well!!

Next up was Nicola Smith (.agility ) with Fleur, who ran in the Young Kennel Club (YKC) Graduate agility class, and came second 🥈🤩 It was Fleur’s first time at crufts and she took it all in her stride!

Today was all about Toni and Sula, who ran in the Anything But Collie (ABC) final! They won the Jumping round, and came fourth in the Agility! With the only pair having two double clears, this meant they won overall 🥇 🏆

It’s an absolute pleasure to treat such talented dogs, and be able to watch them do so well in their different disciplines!

Thank you to and for some great company! Let’s do it again next year🤩

06/03/2026

I have had the most amazing two days at Crufts 2026, supporting lovely clients, friends, and spending far too much money shopping 🛍️ 🐕

First off on Thursday I watched Jackie with her lovely Corgi Billy in the showing ring! They came 3rd 🥉 as my first time watching showing - they did really well!!

Next up was Nicola Smith with Fleur, who ran in the Young Kennel Club (YKC) Graduate agility class, and came second 🥈🤩 It was Fleur’s first time at crufts and she took it all in her stride!

Today was all about Toni and Sula, who ran in the Anything But Collie (ABC) final! They won the Jumping round, and came fourth in the Agility! With the only pair having two double clears, this meant they won overall 🥇 🏆

It’s an absolute pleasure to treat such talented dogs, and be able to watch them do so well in their different disciplines!

Thank you to Les Turner and Ella Keightley for some great company! Let’s do it again next year🤩

04/03/2026

I would like to say a HUGE good luck to all of the lovely dogs I treat who are competing at Crufts 2026!🤩
Toni and Sula competing in the ABC Agility final, Nicola and Ronnie and Nicola and Fleur competing in the Young Kennel Club agility, and Jackie and Billy in the showing ring 😍🤩🐾

I can’t wait to watch you all on the green carpet 💚

02/03/2026

Mini really enjoyed her H-Wave treatment last week 🥰

H‑Wave creates low‑frequency, non‑fatiguing contractions. These gentle movements help muscles release tension without causing soreness.
The waveform increases blood circulation in the treated area - this brings oxygen and nutrients, while improving lymphatic drainage which helps to remove inflammation‑related waste products.

H‑Wave can also help decrease pain signaling and lower overall discomfort in tight or spasmed muscles, allowing the horse to move more freely.

Mini has the best facial expressions and likes to chat away during treatment which is SO sweet 🥰

If you have any questions about how physio can help your horse get into the best shape, please get in touch!

💻 jess@jesswatsonvetphysio.com
📞 07814859403

01/03/2026

These guys offer an amazing service, and look at how amazing their van is!!🤩

26/02/2026

I am very excited to be attending the Wills Easter A4A Agility show on 3-4th April!

Lots of opportunities for discounted physiotherapy sessions with me, as well as a chance to win a free session, and most importantly cake!!

Please pop along and say hello 👋🏼🐾

24/02/2026

What to do on a wet, horrible evening? Canine conditioning with my favourite boy of course 🤩💪

Here are just a few of our favourite exercises! It’s best to check with a physiotherapist which exercises are suitable for your dog, to ensure everyone remains safe. Exercises can start really simple and build to movements which are much more challenging for the targetted muscle group.

If you’d like to chat about conditioning, rehab or exercises please get in touch, I’d love to help!

17/02/2026

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) occurs when degeneration of the intervertebral disc leads to protrusion or extrusion of disc material, causing compression of the spinal cord. This disrupts neural signalling, resulting in pain, altered proprioception, weakness, or paralysis.

Post-operative IVDD:
Following surgical decompression, veterinary physiotherapy aims to protect the healing spine while restoring mobility, preventing muscle atrophy, and supporting neurological recovery. Rehabilitation is carefully progressed to retrain gait, balance, and functional movement in line with tissue healing timelines.

Conservative IVDD management:
In non-surgical cases, physiotherapy focuses on pain management, spinal stability, maintenance of muscle mass and joint range of motion, and controlled neuromuscular re-education—reducing the risk of further disc injury while promoting safe recovery.
Individualised veterinary physiotherapy is essential in optimising outcomes for both surgical and conservatively managed IVDD cases, supporting long-term function and quality of life.

15/02/2026

13/02/2026

Yesterday was a day FULL of whippets, I treated 4 and had cuddles with 10, including a couple of pups!! Although they can be very dramatic (Tolley didn’t want to get his feet wet, so gait assessment was a little odd!!), they have the sweetest natures 🥰

Happy Friday everyone 🥳💪🥰🐾

10/02/2026

Thank you Alison for a lovely review. It’s amazing to see how quickly Stella recovered! 🤩🐾