Our Animal Physio Blog
Through our blog we share with you case studies and stories about our animal physio patients. You will also learn about animal physiotherapy and techniques needed to care for your animal’s mobility.
Welcome to Sydney Animal Physiotherapy
We offer a wide range of services, including: physiotherapy, hydrotherapy acupuncture for animals. Treatment of: back problems, neurological conditions, pre and post operative cases, old age related diseases, We provide expert advice and the correct exercise...
How to Massage Your Dog at Home
Much like humans, many dogs enjoy having a massage. It's a great way to bond with your dog and can be relaxing for both of you. Massage can help your dog recover from injuries and surgery, and it can also be preventative... you can detect areas of tightness, soreness,...
Should I Get a Dog… or a Stuffed Toy?
A friend asked me a while ago, should I get a dog? She needed one to fit in with her lifestyle, which was Eastern suburbs, lots of café visiting (when she was around, which was not often, frequently travelled for work), good natured, great with other dogs and kids,...
She Thought, I’ll Get a Pet Sheep Instead of Another Dog
A neighbour relayed this story to me, about a young friend of his who was thinking about getting a sheep as a companion for her german shepherd puppy. Odd, you might say? There's a few things wrong here, apart from the obvious... it’s illegal. Why would you think...
Is Car Travel Torture or Adventure for Your Animal? Home Physio Available!
Is car travel torture or adventure for your animal companion?...is your dog keen to jump in and get going, nose out the window, with a “don't leave me behind” attitude or a quivering, nervous wreck, hiding when the car keys appear? There are many reasons why dogs...
You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks with Doga
Doga = yoga + dogs... a fad started in New York years ago. It stems from yoga and/or dog fans wanting to do yoga combined exercise in the park. Imagine shots of people holding small fluffy dogs above their heads in warrior pose, or people balancing on one leg holding...
Post Op Rehabilitation for Femoral Head Ostectomy in Dogs
Hip problems are really common in dogs, ranging from hip dysplasia or congenital problems perhaps detected early on, to later life appearances due to trauma, falls, too much ball chasing, altercations with cars etc. What to do about this? It's usually down to...
