Your Dog's Visit

It is so important to us that both you and your dog have a great first time at the clinic which is why we thought we would explain what to expect and any helpful tips that can contribute to a chilled experience.

What is Involved?

• Clinical history - this is where we ask you lots of questions about your dog, their routine and their injuries/diseases

  During this part - your dog can have a good sniff and explore whilst we talk.

  
  

• Static assessment - this is where we observe your dog standing from all angles as this can show any conformation/posture abnormalities.

  
  

• Dynamic assessment - this is where we observe you dog moving in walk/trot and from all angles, this will pick up any movement abnormalities and compensations.

  
  

• Palpation - this is where we feel all over your dog to assess f0r any heat, swelling, tissue texture and tone.

  
  

• If necessary we can perform additional neurological/spinal testing to locate and test for any dysfunctions in nervous system or through the spine from neck to tail.

• Range of Motion - this is where we test the individual joints to check their flexion and extension, locating any restrictions.

After the assessment is complete - we then formulate a plan with targetted treatments to any abnormalities detected and to best help your dog.

• Manual therapies - this includes massage and stretching.

  
  

• Electrotherapies - this includes TENS, NMES, Pulse Mag, cryotherapy or thermotherapy, laser and ultrasound

  
  

• Remedial exercise - this includes any exercises that we will send you home with - we will demonstrate and then ask you to perform the exercise.

• We would normally recommend an easy day after their physio session of either a full rest or a short gentle on lead walk (recommendations may be different depending on the dog).

After the session we will be on hand to offer advice, answer any questions and be a consistent support for you and your dog.

In most cases your pet will require more than one treatment and be ongoing for a period - this will be discussed at the end of treatment.

Tips:

• Bring your dog's favourite toy.

  
  

• Bring your dog's favourite treats or if they have special dietry requirements please bring their treats or dry food (we do not want upset tummies!).

  
  

• If they have a favourite blanket please bring it with you.

  
  

• If they have their own lickimats, snufflemats or similar please bring them along!

• When booking please let us know if your dog has any behavioural concerns such as: dog reactive, vet shy, shows signs of biting when in discomfort ect. and we can make adjustments for them.

• Not sure if your dog will like physio - why not come for a taster before commiting to a whole treatment session?

All pets are welcome at Paws and Claws Vet Physio Clinic! We will make any adjustments necessary to ensure both you and your cat have the best experience possible!