Esther Neal Veterinary Physiotherapy

21/08/2025

Careful management of cuts is essential to support correct healing. Paddy received veterinary treatment consisting of cleaning the wound, stitches and staples followed by bandaging as soon as he presented with this injury. After box rest and several bandage changes Paddy had several laser therapy sessions to further aid the healing of his cut.

For a 29 yr old pony this wound has healed remarkably well, very limited scar tissue can be felt around the fetlock and the hair is regrowing very well.

With dedicated management from his owner the wound has healed beautifully!

The laser therapy sessions helped promote and accelerate healing, stimulated regrowth of the hair, reduced the scar tissue and inflammation.

The last photo was taken just under 2 weeks ago!

For more information or to book your animal in for a laser session contact 07944 915866 ✨

16/08/2025

Two sweet new faces alongside a couple of old faces at the Blue Cross this week 🐴

Swipe across to see Albi eating the (required) bribery to put his ears forward for a picture!

It is wonderful working closely with a variety of horses from all walks of life and witnessing them feel the range of benefits from Physiotherapy 🤍

For more info or to book contact 07944 915866 ✨

17/07/2025

Two cute faces from the Blue Cross today 🐴
(faith was a little camera shy and just wanted snacks instead of posing for a picture!)

A lovely day treating wonderful ponies outside in the warm thankfully avoiding all the showers 🌤️🌧️🌦️

For more information contact 07944 915866 ✨

16/07/2025

Equine Polework ~ trotting poles 💪🏼

• Increase range of motion
• Increase stride length
• Improve rhythm
• Increase core strength
• Improve proprioception
• Improve tracking up
• Build gluteal muscle strength and mass
• Work on straightness
• Build overall fitness

These are just some of the benefits of trotting poles!

Trotting poles are an important part of a ridden horses work routine being completed both ridden and as groundwork. Poles can be set up in so many variations and varying numbers meaning they are superb variable training and exercise tool 🙌🏼

For more information or to book your horse in for physiotherapy session (includes a bespoke exercise programme) call or message 07944 915866 ✨

14/07/2025

Pain and discomfort in dogs can be hard to recognise looking for signs such as:
- reluctance on walks or going on walks
- struggling to jump or get up on to places they used to (e.g. up steps or onto sofas)
- trying to avoid getting in to your car or finding it difficult
- not settling during car journeys
- sitting differently, favouring one side or difficulty sitting
- continually licking their paws
- appearing to keep more distance from you and avoiding being touched

Some clearer indicators of pain include:
- heat or swelling of a joint or muscle
- lameness
- reactivity to touching a specific area

Being aware of changes in your dogs behaviour is important to start to understand if they are in some form of pain or discomfort allowing diagnosis and treatment to start early.

We all want our dogs to be as comfortable as possible and enjoy all aspects of their life!

Physiotherapy is very beneficial for all dogs especially older dogs, dogs suffering with arthritis or pre/post surgery 🐾

For more information visit www.esthernealvetphysio.com
Call or message 07944 915866 📞
Mobile physiotherapy available or bring your dog to our clinic room just outside Launton, Bicester ✨

10/07/2025

Very helpful post from the Blue Cross shared by Hart Vets!
Worth a read given the heat ☀️

Blue-green algae can be highly poisonous to dogs. Read our advice and keep your dog safe from toxic blue-green algae.

09/07/2025

The handsome Kujo has recently started physiotherapy to help manage his arthritis and maintain muscle mass on his hindlimbs!

He was falling asleep during his massage, resting head on his owner and wasn’t too impressed about being woken up for his therapeutic exercises (we’ll be doing his exercises first next time!)

To book in for physiotherapy or for more information call or message 07944 915866 ✨

03/07/2025

🌼🌼Double Daisy Day 🌼🌼

Two very sweet girls enjoyed their regular physiotherapy sessions today. Both making pleasing progress following luxating patella surgery!

For more information regarding veterinary physiotherapy visit www.esthernealvetphysio.com or to book your dog in call or message 07944 915866 ✨