Back In Motion

Meet Tiny 💙
He is a Great Dane who lives up to his name in every way except the obvious one.

At around 70kg, Tiny is one of our bigger patients. He is a young adult navigating a hip dysplasia diagnosis and currently coming to us for conservative management. Working to keep him strong, comfortable and moving well for as long as possible.

Hip dysplasia in large breeds is something we see often, and the earlier we can support the muscles surrounding the hip joint, the better the long term outcome. Tiny is already in great hands. His own included.

We are so glad you found us, Tiny 💙

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Finding out your dog needs an amputation is one of the hardest things an owner can hear.

But here is what we have seen, time and again. Dogs are extraordinary. They do not mourn the limb. They adapt, they push forward, and with the right support they go on to live full, joyful lives on three legs.

The key word is support. Amputation changes how the entire body moves, and without rehabilitation the remaining limbs carry a burden they were not designed to carry alone.

That is where we come in. 💙

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Meet Phoenix 💙

She is an 8 month old Golden Retriever navigating a severe hip dysplasia diagnosis at just the start of her life.

Phoenix is currently with us to strengthen the muscles surrounding her hips, improve her mobility and keep her as comfortable as possible while she grows. The plan is to support her fully now and revisit the question of surgery once she is skeletally mature.

In just a few sessions she is already showing us what she is made of.

The road ahead may still have decisions to make, but Phoenix is facing every step with the kind of spirit that makes this work so rewarding. 💙

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If your dog cries when getting up or seems stiff after rest, the iliopsoas muscle may be the culprit. 💙

It is one of the most commonly missed injuries in dogs, partly because the signs can be subtle and partly because it is a deep muscle that does not always show obvious lameness.

The good news is that with the right rehabilitation, most dogs recover well and return to the activities they love.

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Meet Cody 💙

He is an 11 year old Chihuahua who comes to us for geriatric care, focusing on strengthening his left hip and keeping him comfortable and pain free.

At 11, Cody is a reminder that older dogs deserve just as much support and attention as younger ones. Age is not a reason to stop moving. Sometimes it is the most important reason to start.

We love having this little gentleman in the practice. 💙

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Front leg lameness in a young large breed dog is never something to ignore. 💙

Elbow dysplasia is one of the most common causes of front limb problems in dogs and the earlier it is identified the better the outcome.

With the right treatment and rehabilitation, many dogs go on to live comfortable and active lives.

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Meet Brandy 💙

She is an almost 14 year old Chinese Crested who has been navigating IVDD without surgery, managing pain and some proprioception challenges along the way.

Brandy has been coming to us for a few weeks now and the progress she has shown already is truly encouraging. At nearly 14, she is reminding us that age is never a reason to stop fighting for a better quality of life.

We are so proud of you, Brandy 💙

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