Physical Therapy For Dogs

Physical Therapy Clinic - NOW OPEN at Balanced Being Veterinary Centre, Wetherby

Balanced Being Veterinary Centre provides the perfect environment for your dog to feel confident and safe  - with comfortable chairs for the owner and a relaxed atmosphere for your dog - treatment can take place safely with enough time to discuss your dog's needs.

To book an appointment for your dog call: 01937 543860

Sometimes its hard to tell if your dog may be suffering from muskuloskeletal pain, sometimes the symptoms are hard to spot, so here is a check-list of symptoms for you to take a look at.

Communicating Back Pain

Dogs will communicate back pain in the following ways:

• Struggling to maintain the "sit, stay" command.
• Grunting, yelping or moaning when getting up or laying down.
• Biting at tail or paws.
• Becoming slower and less active on walks.
• A sudden change in behaviour.
• Growling or yelping when being touched.
• Stiffness when moving.

Like horse's every dog is very much their own person and no two dog's will respond in the same way, but as man's best friend they deserve the very best of care so if in doubt book in for a consultation.

Common Causes of Musculoskeletal Injury

Here is a list of the most common causes of injury and back problems in your dog:

• Repeated pulling on the lead
• Sleeping in a bed which is too small
• Repeated jumping up
• Rough and tumble with other dogs
• Tug of war games with toys
• Working a shooting season
• Slipping on laminate floors
• Slipping up or down stairs
• Recent surgery