Cape Animal Physiotherapy

05/03/2026

Hydrotherapy in action🐾💦

The underwater treadmill is one of the safest and most effective ways to help dogs recover, strengthen, and move better. The water provides buoyancy, which reduces pressure on the joints while still allowing muscles to work and rebuild strength.

Benefits of underwater treadmill therapy include:
• Improved muscle strength and endurance
• Reduced joint stress during exercise
• Increased range of motion
• Pain reduction and improved mobility
• Safe, controlled rehabilitation after injury or surgery

Underwater treadmill therapy can help dogs with conditions such as:
• Arthritis and joint pain
• Hip or elbow dysplasia
• Cruciate ligament injuries (pre- and post-surgery)
• Spinal or neurological conditions
• Weight management and obesity
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• Age-related mobility issues

Every session is carefully controlled to match your dog’s needs, helping them regain strength, confidence, and comfort in movement.

Because every dog deserves to move pain-free. 🐶✨

Vetscape Animal Hospital

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year from the CAP team🎄

We look back on 2025 with incredible gratitude. Thank you to each and every one of our clients for placing your trust in us, and allowing us to ultimately create a better world for the animals🐾

After a short break, we look forward to continuing this journey from 5 January 2026.

04/08/2025

🚨 Big news! 🚨
Hydrotherapy is officially in motion at Vetscape Small Animal Hospital, in proud collaboration with Cape Animal Physiotherapy.
Our very first patient has already completed their first session in the hydro pool and we couldn't be more excited for this new chapter in patient care and recovery.

27/05/2025

What is Veterinary Physiotherapy? 👇

Scroll through to the end to see what we aim to achieve 👀💚

22/05/2025

Thank you Nicole Sinclair Photography for these stunning photos of our team💚

19/05/2025

GET TO KNOW THE CAP TEAM✨️

We are a strong team of passionate individuals with a solid foundation in all-things-animals, specialising in Veterinary Physiotherapy.

We are a mobile Vet Physio practice, meaning we provide the valuable service of coming to you! Your animals can enjoy their physiotherapy sessions in their own environments, where they feel most comfortable.

We have a treatment base for small animals at Vetscape Animal Hospital in Paarl, where we see in-hospital patients, assist with discharging orthopedic and neurological patients, and see out-patients in the brand new physio centre✨️

SWIPE through to get to know our team members and see which areas each of us cover.

Please reach out to us to find out more 📩 or visit www.capeanimalphysiotherapy.co.za

25/03/2025

14/01/2025

HAPPY 2025 to all our loyal clients and followers!💫

We've started this year with a bang, with our schedules full and our hearts even fuller💚

We're excited to welcome William to our team! William is available for home visits in the Northern and Southern suburbs, as well as for in-hospital treatments and consultations at Vetscape Animal Hospital.

Nicole is available for home visits in Somerset West, Stellenbosch, and the Southern Suburbs.

Lindi is available at Vetscape Animal Hospital, as well as for her regular equine clients.

Christelle is available for all her regular equine clients.

Please reach out to us on:
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We can't wait to see all our existing patients and meet so many more new ones🐈‍⬛🐕🐎

The CAP Team

10/12/2024

✨️ MEET WILLIAM ✨️

The newest member to our CAP team!

Get to know William:

Q: Why did you choose a career in Veterinary Physiotherapy?
A: "I have had a lifelong passion of working with animals and being an advocate for them."

Q: What are your special interests as a Vet Physio?
A: "Creating personalised rehabilitation programs for post-operative patients and helping them return to their previous daily routines, as well as working with canine and equine performance athletes."

Q: Tell us something interesting about yourself.
A: "I was born in Namibia and currently reside in Durbanville. I graduated from Equine-Librium College in 2024, where I obtained my BSc Veterinary Physiotherapy degree. I also obtained a BSc in Human Life Science with Psychology degree in 2020 from Stellenbosch University. My furry best friend's name is Cooper - he is a 3 year old Australian Shepherd. We enjoy long walks, running, and sharing good food. I have an unhealthy obsession with Pringles!"

AVAILABILITY:
From 6 January 2025
• House and yard visits in the Northern and Southern Suburbs of Cape Town,
• Consultations and in-hospital treatments at Vetscape Animal Hospital in Paarl

We look forward to having you as part of our already awesome team, William!

08/12/2024

Please Take Note 👇

After a very busy 2024, our physio hands and bodies are tired, but our hearts are so, so full💚

• Nicole will be on leave from 21 Dec to 5 Jan
• Christelle will be on leave from 9 December to 5 Jan
• Lindi will be available for treatments at Vetscape Animal Hospital throughout the festive season (except for public holidays and weekends).

Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.

We can't wait for 2025! We have an exciting announcement... coming soon👀

The CAP Team

05/11/2024

We are SO proud of Nicole Barr, who presented her research titled "Determining the Validity and Reliability of a Novel Hoof Photography Template In Shod Equines" at the IAVRPT symposium (an international symposium for Veterinary Rehabilitation Specialists) this past weekend.

Well done, Nicole👏