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20/02/2026

🐶Behavioural Changes & Discomfort🐴
🤕When Behaviour Changes Are a Sign of Discomfort

During winter, discomfort often presents as behavioural change rather than obvious lameness.

Common signs can include:
Dogs🐶:
• Slowing down in the house ok or on a walk walk
• Reluctant to go on walks
• Hesitating with stairs, getting in/out of the car, getting on the couch.
Horses🐴:
• Feeling stiff them working
• Resistance to work
• Less or unwilling to work

Less obvious signs:
Dogs🐶:
• Becoming irritable or withdrawn.
• Avoiding touch — dogs may move away or try to redirect where you’re petting. For example, if you touch a spot on their back and they roll over “for a belly rub,” it can be easy to misread — they might actually be deflecting the contact, not inviting more.
Horses🐴:
• Tail swishing or ear pinning
• Changes in attitude under saddle
• Changes in attitude to being tacked up (this can be down to poor fitting tack, keep up to date with fittings).

Behaviour is a form of communication. Physiotherapy helps identify and address physical factors that may be contributing to these changes. When an animal is uncomfortable they will change how they move and act(this can be very subtle). Keep an eye on every and all changes, don't brush them off, your horse and dogs are ALWAYS communicating.

If you would like to book an appointment or would like some advice do not hesitate to contact us on:
📞 Text/WhatsApp : 07850943003
📩 Email: mvetphysio@gmail.com
🌐 For further information and forms visit our website: www.m-vetphysio.co.uk

09/02/2026

❄️🐶 Canine Arthritis in Cold Weather

Cold temperatures can make joint stiffness and discomfort more noticeable in dogs, particularly those living with arthritis. You may observe stiffness after rest, slower movement on walks, or hesitation when jumping or climbing stairs.

Arthritis is a progressive condition, but with appropriate management it can be supported effectively. Physiotherapy helps maintain joint mobility, improve muscle strength, and support overall comfort, helping dogs remain active and confident throughout the winter months.

If your dog has not been diagnosed with arthritis but appears stiffer or more reluctant to move during colder weather, it is important to consult your veterinarian. A discussion about physiotherapy may be beneficial, as early support can help manage discomfort and support long-term mobility.

If you would like to book an appointment or further information do not hesitate to contact us on:
📞 Text/WhatsApp : 07850943003
📩 Email: mvetphysio@gmail.com
🌐 For further information and forms visit our website: www.m-vetphysio.co.uk

02/02/2026

🥶 Supporting Comfort Through Winter

Physiotherapy isn’t just for injury rehabilitation, it plays an important role in helping dogs and horses stay comfortable, mobile, and confident during colder months.

Cold temperatures can reduce blood flow to muscles, increase joint stiffness, and decrease tissue flexibility. This often leads to slower movement, longer warm-up times, and increased discomfort, particularly in older animals or those with underlying joint or muscle conditions.

Physiotherapy helps counteract these effects by improving circulation, maintaining joint mobility, and supporting muscle strength. Targeted treatment and exercises help keep tissues flexible, reduce stiffness, and support comfortable, efficient movement throughout winter.

Supporting movement during colder months can make a meaningful difference to comfort and long-term wellbeing.

If you would like to book an appointment or further information do not hesitate to contact us on:
📞 Text/WhatsApp : 07850943003
📩 Email: mvetphysio@gmail.com
🌐 For further information and forms visit our website: www.m-vetphysio.co.uk

27/01/2026

Apologies to everyone who I have had to postpone today I do apologise however with the current weather travelling and treating in this weather just isn't the best idea.
Hope everyone stays safe as I know many will have to travel to there own horses, I'm currently trying to keep me own electric fence in place (probably not going to happen)

03/01/2026

Veterinary Physiotherapy Appointments Available

January can be a tough month for our horses and dogs ❄️ Shorter days, colder temperatures, muddy ground and reduced exercise can all take a toll on their bodies. This is one of the most important times of year to consider veterinary physiotherapy.

✨Why physio in winter?

📣 Reduced movement can lead to stiffness, muscle tightness and loss of condition
📣 Cold weather can exacerbate arthritis and joint pain
📣 Slips and strains are more common on wet, icy or uneven ground
📣 Ideal time to maintain comfort during rest periods or prepare for increased work in spring

🐕 For dogs:
Physiotherapy can help with mobility, post-operative recovery, arthritis management, injury prevention and keeping active dogs comfortable through winter walks.

🐎 For horses:
Whether your horse is in lighter work, hacking, competing year-round or resting over winter, physio helps maintain muscle health, improve comfort and catch small issues before they become bigger problems.

📍 Appointments available across Dumfries & Galloway
All treatments are tailored to the individual animal.

📩 Message now to book or to ask any questions.
Give your horse or dog the best start to the year, their bodies will thank you 💙

📞 07850943003 (Text or WhatsApp)
📩 mvetphysio@gmail.com
🌐 www.m-vetphysio.co.uk

31/12/2025

As we close out the year, I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported my business and helped it grow. I truly put my heart and soul into what I do, and while building a business is not easy (nor is it meant to be). It has all been worth it because of you. From a young age, I always knew I wanted to run my own business, and thanks to your continued support, that dream is now two years in the making. I’m beyond grateful for every single one of you.

Have a very happy New Year.

16/12/2025

Well, that’s a wrap for 2025, yup already!!!
Despite the cold, foggy day, we finished the year with some amazing clients, and I’m so grateful for every one of you.

We will be officially closed from the 20th December 2025 until 6th January 2026.
I’ll still be responding to emails and messages, and bookings for 2026 can still be made but I'm attempting to take a break. Well in-between playing catch-up with paperwork and the farm 🙈.

In case of emergencies, please contact your vet as usual. If your vet advises that your animal needs to be seen urgently, arrangements can be made. Otherwise, all bookings will resume after 6th January.

Can't wait to see you all again next year!!!!

28/10/2025

✨ November Diary ✨
We have some more availability during the week for November & December Only

✨ Mondays are running as normal
✨ Alternative Weekends as normal
✨ Open Tuesdays & Alternative Wednesdays for November & December ONLY.
✨ We will also be offering late afternoon and evening appointments 🌃 on Mondays and weekends but this will be limited

Thank you for the continued support from everyone across the region.

To book just pop us an email, text, whatsapp or message us here directly.
Also pop along and view our website, some new bits added and see if you qualify for any discounts!!

📲 07850943003
📩 mvetphysio@gmail.com
🌐 www.m-vetphysio.co.uk

10/10/2025

✨ **October Update!** ✨

It’s only the 10th, but I’m officially closing my diary for October 🙈 — I’m thrilled to say this month is completely packed. Between the farm and physio, I’ve only got one day off… and I fully intend to keep it that way — my precious rest day 😂.

That said, 📓bookings are now open for November and December!
Please note:

✨ Limited weekend availability
✨ Mondays are running as normal
✨ For November and December ONLY we are opening bookings for Tuesday and some Wednesdays.
✨ We will also be offering late afternoon and evening appointments 🌃 on Mondays and Tuesdays — but these will be limited, for obvious reasons ☺️

Thank you all for keeping me so busy — I’m so grateful for the continued support! 💛

10/09/2025

We're not quite half way through yet but Septembers diary is already looking very full so if you do need an appointment this month get in touch ASAP.

Otherwise we look forward to October, the start of 🍂.
As the nights🌃 start drawing closer and the ground gets muddier 🙈 this is just a little reminder for my 🐴equine clients that if you don't have💡lights let me know and I can bring some🔦 as whilst I don't need to see to feel the muscles💪 I do quite like to see the pretty ponies.

Also if your horses legs🐴🦵 are muddy please bring a towel so we can clean🧽 them up a bit, not looking for them to gleam 😂it just helps me keep myself and all my equipment a little cleaner and tidier, whilst I'm good with the mud and dirt I don't like trapsing it to other yards or worse, inside the home 😬.

Contact
📱- WhatsApp 07850943003
📩 - email mvetphysio@gmail.com
🌐 - website www.m-vetphysio.co.uk

18/08/2025

📢 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – End of August & September Availability

We’ll be away at the end of 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭, but emails and texts will still be monitored 📩📱. Replies may take a little longer than usual, but we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Looking ahead to 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, here are some key dates:

👉 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 – We’ll mainly be based at Whitley’s Farm.

* If you’d like an appointment that day, please get in touch early to secure your slot.
* Depending on demand, we may also be able to travel up to 15 minutes west of Whitley’s or anywhere along the Whitley’s – Gatehouse of Fleet (via A75) rout.

💡 If none of these times or locations suit you, don’t hesitate to contact us – we’ll always do our best to shuffle things around or arrange an out-of-hours visit.

📞 Message us here or get in touch via email, WhatsApp or text to book your appointment.
📩 mvetphysio@gmail.com
📱07850943003

18/07/2025

August Appointments
We have some weekday appointments available for August aswell as weekend.
Just pop us a PM or email to enquire or book.

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Monday	8am - 12pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

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+447850943003

Website

https://www.m-vetphysio.co.uk/

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