Gogga was diagnosed with IVDD, and underwent a Hemilaminectomy L1–L2 (RHS), but you’d never guess it from the way he lives life at full speed. His energy is contagious, and his hello greetings could brighten anyone’s day. Sometimes he just feels so excited he can hardly hold it in.
He has been working incredibly hard in his physiotherapy exercises, and we are blown away by his progress already. Every week he shows us just how strong, determined and joyful he is.
Keep going, Gogga, you’re doing amazing and we love seeing your spark light up the practice 💙🐾
21/11/2025
Learn the Breed: The Dachshund 🐾
Small body. Big personality. Even bigger heart.
Dachshunds were originally bred in Germany to track and flush out badgers, which explains their fearless nature and impressive stamina. Today they’re adored for their bold spirit, expressive eyes and lovable quirks.
But underneath the charm, this breed has unique needs. Their long backs make them prone to spinal issues such as IVDD, so maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding excessive jumping and keeping their core strong is essential.
Whether you live with a smooth, wire or long-haired Dachshund, one thing stays the same; they’re loyal, clever and deeply devoted to their pet parents.
21/11/2025
Black Friday HERE at Paws-itive Paws-abilities! 🎉🎉
You can buy any five sessions and get one free session or evaluation.
Choose from:
• Vet Physio
• Pet Active Gym
• Behaviour Modification
If you’ve been thinking about starting or continuing your pet’s wellness journey, now is the perfect time to lock in sessions and get extra value while you do it.
📅 Valid until 28 November only.
💸Limited-time offer. Payable upfront during special to qualify.
🐾 Here’s to healthy, happy and active pets, today and always.
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21/11/2025
19/11/2025
Graduation Day smiles all around 🎓🐾
One of our puppy class absolutely nailed it at their graduation class on 15 November. From mastering confidence and basic manners to learning how to play and socialise the right way. Watching each puppie grow a little braver, a little calmer and a whole lot more connected to their humans has been the highlight of the past few weeks.
To every proud graduate… well done. You earned those certificates and every bit of praise.
We can’t wait to see the incredible dogs you continue to grow into. 💛
Next puppy classes start in the new year, and spots fill up quickly so keep an eye our for when we announce our next class!
17/11/2025
Holiday Animal Boarding at Paws-itive Paws-abilities ✨🎄
Heading away this festive season? Give your pets a safe and loving holiday of their own.
Our Holiday Animal Boarding Services offer comfort, enrichment and professional care while you enjoy your well-deserved break.
Here’s what’s included:
🐾 24/7 supervision and daily health check-ins.
🐾 Medication and wound management when needed.
🐾 Gentle, controlled walks and light exercise.
🐾 Comfort-focused physiotherapy and pain relief if required.
🐾 Mental stimulation and stress monitoring.
🐾 Regular photo and video updates.
🐾 Special care by behaviourists for managing thunder, lightning & fireworks.
🐾 Plenty of love, care, and personal attention.
Whether you’re gone for a weekend or a full holiday, your pets will be cared for like family with safety, comfort and happiness as our top priority.
📩 Bookings are open and spaces are limited for December.
15/11/2025
Patient of the Week: Milly 🌟
Say hello to Milly, a brave 14-year-old Jack Russell Terrier x Mix who is currently undergoing rehabilitation after her CCLR RH Extracapsular repair.
This week marked a big milestone; her very first session in the underwater treadmill… and she absolutely nailed it.
Milly walked with confidence, trusted the process, and showed everyone just how strong a little body with a big heart can be. We’re so proud of her steady progress and can’t wait to celebrate every step of her recovery journey.
💪 Keep going, Milly, you’re doing amazing.
14/11/2025
Happy 12th Birthday, Xena! 🎉🎉
Today we celebrate a brave and beautiful girl who embodies strength in every step. Xena has been on a long journey with us, facing Chronic IVDD, age-related change, hindlimb weakness and osteoarthritis, yet she never stops giving her all in every session.
Her spirit is gentle, determined and full of heart, and watching her keep fighting for comfort and mobility has been nothing short of inspiring.
Xena, thank you for letting us be part of your wellness journey. We hope your special day is filled with the love, treats and belly rubs you deserve. 💛
Happy birthday, warrior girl.
14/11/2025
Part 2: Exploring Our Vet Physio Modalities 🔍
Every pet’s body heals and strengthens in its own way, which is why we use a wide range of evidence-based physiotherapy tools to support recovery, mobility and long-term comfort.
From EMS/TENS muscle stimulation and Stimpod nerve therapy, to laser treatments, therapeutic exercise programs, ultrasound therapy and our heated hydro facilities, each modality has a specific purpose. Whether it’s reducing pain, rebuilding strength, restoring movement or improving confidence after injury or surgery.
When used in combination, these treatments create a personalised rehabilitation plan that helps pets recover safely while protecting their joints and muscles for the future.
💙 Helping pets move better, feel better and live fuller lives, one modality at a time.
14/11/2025
Part 1: Exploring Our Vet Physio Modalities 🔍
Every pet’s body heals and strengthens in its own way, which is why we use a wide range of evidence-based physiotherapy tools to support recovery, mobility and long-term comfort.
From EMS/TENS muscle stimulation and Stimpod nerve therapy, to laser treatments, therapeutic exercise programs, ultrasound therapy and our heated hydro facilities, each modality has a specific purpose. Whether it’s reducing pain, rebuilding strength, restoring movement or improving confidence after injury or surgery.
When used in combination, these treatments create a personalised rehabilitation plan that helps pets recover safely while protecting their joints and muscles for the future.
💙 Helping pets move better, feel better and live fuller lives, one modality at a time.
14/11/2025
Black Friday is almost here at Paws-itive Paws-abilities! 🎉🎉
For one week only, you can buy any five sessions and get one free session or evaluation.
Choose from:
• Vet Physio
• Pet Active Gym
• Behaviour Modification
If you’ve been thinking about starting or continuing your pet’s wellness journey, now is the perfect time to lock in sessions and get extra value while you do it.
📅 Valid 21–28 November.
💸Limited-time offer. Payable upfront during special to qualify.
🐾 Here’s to healthy, happy and active pets — today and always.
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Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation (also often referred to as Veterinary Physiotherapy) is the treatment of dysfunction in the musculoskeletal and neuro-muscular systems as well as the maintenance of optimal function and the prevention of dysfunction. Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary specialists and surgeons and the goal of our profession is to maintain, restore and maximise optimal movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan of an animal.
In general, most of the animals being referred for physiotherapy include horses, dogs and cats, but we are often we are fortunate to treat and array of other species as well.
What makes veterinary rehabilitation such an important aspect of the recovery process is patients that undergo surgery, such as fractures or ruptures of the cruciate ligament, or neurological conditions, have changes to cartilage, bone, muscle, tendons, and ligaments. For example, dogs may lose one-third of their muscle mass in the rear limbs following surgery for a cranial cruciate ligament rupture and it may take over one year to regain the lost muscle tissue. In some case, complete recovery may not occur.
The use of physical rehabilitation is based on the principle of Active Recovery. In abbreviated form, the body and injury will recover faster with controlled activity than with complete rest (passive recovery). Through controlled activity, tissues of the body maintain elasticity and higher levels of functioning. This is true of muscles as well as articular cartilage. Patients that are involved in physical rehabilitation tend to recover quicker, maintain more muscle mass and lose less motion of their joints. This translates into the patient returning to normal activities sooner than patients that use the passive recovery method.
Treatment ideally takes place in consultation with the animal’s veterinarian.
As with Physiotherapy for humans after surgery, trauma or injuries, the benefits of Physical Rehabilitation for animals are just as great. Benefits would include:
Increased speed of recovery
Positive psychological effects for the pet and owner
Improved performance and quality of movement
Increased strength and endurance
Improved biomechanics and flexibility
Reduced pain
Is a non-invasive approach
Minimal complications
Prevention of further injury through owner education
Common conditions that we see in Practice that benefit from Veterinary Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy can be categorized in a few ways.
Front and Rear Limb Orthopedic Conditions, Neurologic Disorders, Geriatric Patients, Osteoarthritis, and related conditions. Pre-and Post-Operative Cases, Weight Management.
Veterinary Physiotherapy modalities that we use as part of a successful rehabilitation program would include, but is not limited to the following: Ortho-or-Neuro Evaluation, Hydrotherapy, Electrotherapy, Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Therapeutic Exercises, Land-based Treadmill, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Nutrition.
At Paws-itive Paws-abilities, we work closely with our referring Veterinarians and have over the past 13 years built a professional and trust relationship with these Vets, Surgeons and Specialist. Being accredited by SAVC, and members of SAAPRA, you can rest assured that your beloved companion is in skilled and experienced hands.
As we live up to our Mission Statement, we strive to contribute to the rehabilitation, improved wellbeing and the best physical and mental condition possible of each patient encountered, by absolute fortitude, dedication, passion, love and dignity to achieve this. We are proud of our work and our world class facility in Centurion, Gauteng.
