Advance Veterinary Physiotherapy

15/10/2025

It's been a busy few weeks seeing lots of lovely animals and helping them feel their best!
I've also been keeping up with my professional development to make sure I stay up to date and provide the best possible care. ❤️

03/09/2025

🐾 Is Your Dog in Pain? The Signs May Be Subtle 🐾

I’ve had many thoughtful conversations with owners recently about pain and pain management in dogs. Questions often come up like:
💭 “Do you think my dog is in pain?”
💭 “What do you think about pain medications?”
💭 “Most importantly, what can I do to help my dog?”

The truth is, dogs are masters at hiding pain. Unlike us, they can’t tell us when something hurts and often the signs are so subtle they’re easy to miss. This is especially true with chronic pain, which develops gradually and can quietly affect your dog’s comfort, movement, and quality of life over time.

Some things to watch for:
👉 Changes in posture or the way they move
👉 Reluctance to jump, climb stairs, or play like they used to
👉 Licking or chewing at a specific spot
👉 Changes in behaviour like becoming quieter, grumpier, or more withdrawn
👉 Stiffness after rest, or slowing down on walks

💡 If you notice any of these, don’t dismiss them as “just getting older.” Pain is not a normal part of aging, and there are things we can do to help.

How physiotherapy can help?
✅ Help localise areas of discomfort in your dog
✅ Manage pain
✅ Improve mobility, strength, and comfort through tailored exercises and therapies
✅ Give you practical strategies to make daily life easier and more enjoyable for your dog

🐶 Our dogs give us so much, helping them live as comfortably and happily as possible is one of the best ways we can give back.

If you’d like to learn more about how physio can help your dog, feel free to reach out. 💙

14/08/2025

➡️ Spotlight on Laser therapy ⬅️

I have been getting a lot of questions regarding what Laser therapy is, the benefits and how to use it.

🔎 What is it?
Laser therapy or photobiomodulation is a form of therapy where tissues are exposed to red and near-infrared light. The light will stimulate the cells and tissue to boost circulation, speed up healing, reduce pain and inflammation. The best of all, it is pain free!

The benefits!
✅ Non-invasive, pain free therapy
✅ Safe therapy - backed by research
✅ Effective - improvements can be seen after just a few sessions.

👉 When it can be used
✅ Reduce pain and inflammation in dogs with arthritis
✅ Promote healing after surgery or injury
✅ Speed up wound healing
✅ Improve muscle tone and treat trigger points

Most pets enjoy receiving Laser therapy and I love being able to use it during sessions to help your pet feel their best ❤️

14/08/2025

Take a look at these amazing visuals from Anna Balch Dog Trainer.

Pain is often subtle and frequently missed. Please contact a professional if in doubt!

11/08/2025

Yes, cats can also do physiotherapy!!

03/08/2025

July has been a whirlwind 🐕🐴

Between moving my horses to their new home, getting a new car, going on holiday, and juggling my business, it has been non-stop and incredibly rewarding.

Enjoying discovering some new hacking and a giant cup of coffee ☕ before August takes over. It is already promising to be a very busy one!

28/07/2025

I had the most heartwarming day at the NAWT Animal Human Bond event yesterday! 💛

It was such a lovely experience meeting so many wonderful people and their equally lovely dogs. The bond between humans and animals truly is something special, and yesterday was a beautiful reminder of that.

Big thanks to National Animal Welfare Trust Berkshire for organizing such a meaningful event. Can’t wait for the next one! 🐶✨

24/07/2025

New noseband study just released.

A tight noseband has such significant effects and still we can see it daily. Often it is owners not knowing rather than consciously tightening it to be cruel.

Read about some of the findings below:
📉 Stride length reduced by 24cm
💥 Pressure increased by 338% between standard noseband settings
😱 Levels of pressure that in other species would cause pain and tissue damage.

Please check your noseband before your next ride. This is such an easy, low effort way to increase your horse's comfort levels and welfare and contact a bridle fitter if needed!

A new scientific study co-authored by Animalweb’s own Dr David Marlin in conjuction with Anglia Ruskin University students Emily Hopkins and Stacie Whitrod and ARU Writtle Associate Professor of Animal Biomechanics and Sports Medicine and School Research Lead Dr Roberta Blake, has found that tight...

21/07/2025

I am so excited to be part of this amazing event with StreetVet on Sunday, 27th July! 🐾 It’s going to be a fantastic day full of fun, community spirit, and a shared passion for animal welfare. 💚

Come down, say hello, and help us celebrate the incredible bond between people and their pets — all while supporting a great cause. 🐶🐱

We’re so excited to have some fantastic stalls joining us at our event with StreetVet on Sunday, 27th July — including Kiara, from AVP!

Kiara will be here offering advice and free basic demonstrations on how to help your animals with their physio needs, discussing pain management and more! Alongside that, they’ll be happy to chat and give helpful advice.

Best of all, entry to the event and all talks is completely free! (Some stalls may have a cost for products or services, so please note this is a cash preferred event.) This event will be a great chance to enjoy a day celebrating the special bond between people and animals while supporting pets in need. There’s so much to enjoy, from a fun dog show and pet stalls to community support for pet owners. It’s a day full of exciting activities you won’t want to miss! For more details, click here 👉 https://fb.me/e/3saeTHT6N