Dog Physiotherapy in Dorset & South Wiltshire

Physiotherapy can play an important role in maintaining your dog’s comfort, mobility and quality of life. Whether your dog is recovering from surgery or injury, living with arthritis or ongoing/intermittent lameness, experiencing stiffness or weakness as they get older, managing a neurological condition, or needing support to safely return to exercise and performance, our mobile canine physiotherapy service provides individualised assessment and rehabilitation directly to your home across Dorset and South Wiltshire.

Contact us for a free phone consultation to discuss how physiotherapy could support your dog’s recovery, mobility, comfort and quality of life.

Common Signs Your Dog May Benefit From Physiotherapy

  • Reluctance to get in the car, climb stairs or jump

  • Reduced enthusiasm for walks, or stopping and lying down during walks

  • Changes in walking, running or exercise tolerance

  • Taking longer to walk, frequently stopping to sniff or becoming easily distracted

  • Changes in everyday habits, such as lying down to eat

  • Stiffness or difficulty getting up after resting

  • Licking or repeatedly focusing on a particular joint or area of the body

  • Changes in posture, movement or behaviour

  • Muscle weakness, muscle loss or noticeable muscle imbalance

  • Limping or an altered walking or running pattern

Conditions Commonly Supported Through Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

  • Cruciate ligament disease and injury

  • Hip and elbow dysplasia

  • Patella luxation

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

  • Recovery following bone fractures

  • Ligament, tendon and muscle injuries

  • Chronic pain mobility problems

  • Neurological conditions

  • Post-operative rehabilitation (common examples include)

    • TPLO

    • Hip Replacement

    • Hemilaminectomy

    • Patella Stabilisation

    • Screw Fixation for Elbow Dysplasia

    • Fracture Repair

Our veterinary physiotherapists work alongside your dog’s veterinary team to develop an individualised rehabilitation plan based on their condition, needs and goals. Physiotherapy can support dogs with orthopaedic injuries, neurological conditions, arthritis, chronic pain, post-operative recovery and preparation for surgery, as well as helping active dogs safely return to exercise and performance.

The aim is to improve mobility and function, support recovery, manage pain and help your dog maintain the best possible quality of life.

If your dog is showing signs of pain, discomfort, lameness or a change in mobility, we recommend speaking with your vet. We work collaboratively with veterinary professionals to provide joined-up care for your dog.

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“I would highly recommend Claire and Rebecca. Without these girls I would have been lost in the rehabilitation of my dog who was diagnosed with grade 5 IVDD. He was completely paralysed but a year on we have him running around again. His physio with Claire has paid off. All the hard work and dedication to Doug has been priceless. These girls are extremely talented. They continue to support me in the management of Doug’s rehabilitation. Truly appreciate all the support, knowledge and friendly team.”

— Janine Morgan