Physio for Pets

10/10/2026

27/09/2026

These are my lovely animal Physio colleagues - Tara and Sindy.

Getting to increase awareness to the public about the role of physiotherapy and how it can help their dogs.

27/09/2026

Setting up at Doggie Day Out

26/09/2026

Horses have no collarbone. The shoulder blade is held to the body by a sling of muscle, which helps the front legs absorb the shock of every stride.

Did you know this before today? Tell us below.

24/09/2026

Showcasing the Cat Pram and all its features

22/09/2026

❌ MYTH: "A torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) will heal itself naturally if you just keep your dog confined for a few weeks."

✅ FACT: Unlike humans who walk on a flat tibial plateau, a dog's knee (stifle) is sloped. Every time a dog bears weight on a ruptured cruciate, the shin bone slides forward against the thigh bone (cranial tibial thrust).

This constant mechanical shearing creates persistent instability and friction. Rest alone will not cause a ruptured ligament to knit back together. Left unstabilised, the joint suffers rapid, severe cartilage wear, secondary meniscus tears, and aggressive osteoarthritis.
Whether through surgical stabilisation (such as a TPLO or lateral suture) or a highly structured, vet-led conservative rehabilitation programme, proactive intervention is essential to restore functional mechanics and alleviate pain.

22/09/2026

Cat Pilates really is a thing.

Here we have cat reformer work out.

22/09/2026

Getting the APA banners ready for Sunday - Doggies Day Out at Whiteman park.

Looking forward to meeting all dog owners and increasing awareness of physiotherapy for animals.

20/09/2026

The little nub that I have circled on the femoral head is the LIGAMENTUM TERES.

This is the very important little ligament that holds the femoral head ( ball ) into the socket ( acetabulum).

Why am I focusing on this ?

Dogs with HIP DYSPLASIA when they are young, have stretching of this ligament which then allows the femoral head to become lax/ loose because it’s not sitting in the nice socket area.

Is this painful?

Dam right it is. It’s an ongoing issue as a animal Physio as I feel like I am forever arguing with vets and owners about pain associated with a loose joint.

Long term effects of hip dysplasia?

Because the femoral head is flopping around when the dog moves and runs around, down the track this looseness will result in arthritis occurring. This adds more pain to the problem.

Can’t I just use meds to manage this ?

Nope, sorry. Pain meds are great and do their job so the dog feels more comfy. But without physiotherapy to help manage the condition it still an ongoing issue.

Needing help with your dog that is just diagnosed with hip dysplasia it has had hip dysplasia for awhile, then contact us at Physio for Pets.

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*** this is a lamb femur and was removed before hubby made a roast. But so cool to look at anatomy. No dog was harmed in the process.