Our Services

Hydrotherapy

  • Hydrotherapy is derived from the Greek word meaning ‘water healing’. It is controlled exercise in heated and sanitised water. Its benefits are due to the effects of the warmth and pressure of the water and particularly the buoyancy provided.

    Hydrotherapy is an ideal tool for rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery, tendon injuries or spinal and neurological problems. but also for degenerative joint disease/arthritis or even obesity.

    We can offer hydrotherapy in a large heated pool as well as in an underwater treadmill. Depending on your pets’ problem we will discuss with you, which option would suit best.

    • on/partially weight baring exercise

    • Muscle strengthening and maintenance

    • Increase in range of motion of joints

    • Relief from orthopaedic pain, swelling, stiffness and decreased pain perception

    • Controlled exercise for dogs that are on restricted exercise or cage rest

    • Improves cardiovascular fitness

Laser Therapy

  • Laser therapy (‘cold laser’) can be used for a variety of inflammatory and painful conditions as well as for stimulating wound healing.

    Laser therapy can offer an alternative or addition to pain medication.Most pets find the treatment pleasant and comforting.

    • Osteoarthritis
      OA is the most common clinical indication with significant reduction of pain and inflammation

    • Post op pain management
      Laser therapy can be used for post op management. It reduces pain significantly and speeds up the healing process

    • Wound healing
      Laser therapy increases wound healing and reduces bacterial load during healing

    • Inflammatory skin conditions
      The anti-inflammatory effects of the laser can be used to treat a wide range of inflammatory/irritating skin conditions like lick granulomas, hot spots and sacculitis

Physical Therapy

  • While post-op rehabilitation or physiotherapy for chronic joint and muscular problems has been playing an important human medicine for years, it has only recently become more established for our four legged friends.

    Small animal rehabilitation can improve and speed up recovery after orthopaedic surgery or sports injury as well as keeping aging pets fit and mobile for longer.

    • Improving or preserving the function of muscles, joints and nerves

    • Reducing swelling and pain

    • Increasing strength and performance

    • Trying to prevent re-injury

Acupuncture

  • Acupuncture is the practice of inserting fine needles into the body for pain relief or in some cases to help the body with other diseases.

    Treatment usually consists of once a week for 4 to 6 weeks. After 4 weeks we will know whether acupuncture is working for your pet. Then depending on the condition and how your pet responds, we will work out a plan that involves tailing off the treatment so that the effect is maintained for as long as possible.

  • The needles block the pain messages and encourage the brain and central nervous system to produce more of the body’s natural pain killers. In conditions that are not painful, acupuncture may help rest the body’s normal function.