FAQs

Do I need my Vets permission for my animal to have physiotherapy?

The Veterinary Surgeons act 1966, states that consent from a Vet must be obtained for musculoskeletal treatment of animals with illness, disease or pathology. However, healthy animals do not require a veterinary referral for maintenance care.

Therefore if to your knowledge, your animal is fit and well, they can be seen for maintenance treatment. However, please note if anything of concern is found during the session, you may be advised to seek Veterinary treatment or consent before the physiotherapeutic treatment can occur.

Does my older animal need physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy can be beneficial to animals of all ages regardless of activity level to keep them pain free, in top condition and prolong a happy and comfortable life.

My animal is taking steroids, pain relief or other medications. Can they still have physiotherapy?

Veterinary consent will be required for the treatment of animals taking NSAIDS (loxicom, metacam, rheumocam etc.) Laser therapy cannot be used until 2 weeks post steroid injection. Other potential contraindications such as cancer, skin conditions, oral steroids, heart conditions will need to be discussed with the patients Vet before starting physiotherapy. Please get in touch if you are unsure.

Whats the difference between physiotherapy, massage therapy, animal chiropractic?

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Can my animal exercise after physiotherapy?

Dogs: We advise gentle exercise for up to 24-48hrs post treatment as patients can be painful after physiotherapy (if you have ever been for a massage you will know what it feels like!). A short 10-15 min lead walk is ideal (depending on the patients stage of rehabilitation).

Horses: We advise no ridden work for 24-48hrs post treatment. An in-hand walk, long rein or lunging session is advised as an alternative (depending on the patients fitness, level of training and stage of rehabilitation).