by admin | Oct 15, 2022 | Animal Physiotherapy
I mentioned this book in my last blog “how to say goodbye”. The chapter in Canine Spirit: Love of Dog, by BJ Allen on saying goodbye to beloved pets was so helpful and supportive. The book is intelligent and insightful on so many levels I thought it would be good to...
by admin | Sep 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
This is the first time in 30 years that I’ve had no animal friends in my home. I left Sydney for Newcastle 15 months ago, with my 3 companions packed into the car – 19 year old Danny, 11 year old Cody and 20 year old Gracie, all rescues, all best friends. Danny,...
by admin | Jul 11, 2022 | Animal Physiotherapy
Much of what we say about ourselves applies to dogs, e.g. use it or lose it! Compare a nursing home resident of 75 years, spending most of her days in a chair, to a 75 year old who swims every day; compare a fit, elderly dog enjoying a daily walk with his owner, to a...
by admin | Apr 18, 2022 | Animal Physiotherapy
Dog owners have many questions around hips and gait (walk). For example, what is normal and what indicates something’s afoot (excuse the pun). Are we looking at an attractive wiggle, weak hind area or hip dysplasia? Slim hips or poor muscle development? Big strong...
by admin | Dec 20, 2021 | Animal Physiotherapy, Case Studies
What Does Holistic Treatment Mean to You? Might it be: A holistic doctor or vet, able to prescribe medications/drugs but also looking at the whole patient, in terms of diet, lifestyle, job, exercise, and/or Conservative plus alternative treatments? e.g. your...
