Practical tips from our vets, physios and trainers — on rehab, behaviour, puppies, golden oldies and the cats who run the house.
Warm water, a fitted life vest and plenty of treats. Our hydrotherapist walks you through the first session minute by minute — and explains why the most nervous swimmers often end up loving it most.
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Five low-impact moves you can do on the living-room rug — no equipment, just treats and ten patient minutes a day.
From crate rest to the first off-lead stroll — what to expect after knee surgery, and when to call us.
Reactivity is usually worry, not rudeness. Here is how to read the early signals and widen the comfort zone.
Sounds, surfaces, strangers and gentle handling — a week-by-week list for the most important month of all.
You don’t need scales to spot creeping pounds. Learn the quick hands-on test our vets use every day.
Wand toys, treat hunts and a little climbing — easy daily games that keep indoor cats lean and content.
Tiny absences, boring exits and the right chew — a gentle plan for dogs who hate being home alone.
Rugs on slippery floors, a raised bowl and a warmer bed — easy upgrades that make every day kinder on old joints.
Turn the carrier into a cosy den, practise short car rides and arrive calmer — your cat (and your arms) will thank you.
Everything you want to know before your first visit.
Not for behaviour coaching or fitness plans. For rehab after surgery we’ll ask your vet for notes — just give us their name and we handle the rest.
A relaxed 60-minute assessment: we watch how your pet moves, plays and reacts, talk through history and goals, then leave you with a written plan the same day.
Yes. Every pet wears a fitted life vest, a therapist is in the water with them, and first sessions are short, warm and full of treats.
Most policies cover rehab and physiotherapy. We send itemised invoices and can file the claim with your insurer for you.