Horse farming or stabling or keep has changed dramatically in the last 50 years. We have become a society where space for grazing and leisurely outrides in semi extensive conditions are just not possible any more due to the increasing demand for human housing and settlements. This also has had a great impact on the […]
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An hour long consultation with the rehab vet to determine how we can best assist your companion with a suitable rehab program. This will include taking measurements of the muscle circumferences, joint range of motions, neurological tests and pick up any pain or compensatory mechanisms. During this session, the rehab vet will also discuss managing
Underwater Treadmill: controlled environment that aids in facilitating the correct movement patterns. The water level, speed and angle can be changed to suit the animal’s needs. See our other services and treatments Read more about physiotherapy for dogs Read more about hydrotherapy for dogs Read more about animal acupuncture Our rehab facility is at the
Aims at promoting, maintaining, or restoring the patient’s health through various skills offered by a physiotherapist which may include: Manual therapy Massage: Affects the soft tissue structures to decrease pain and tightness, improve circulation and lymph drainage. Stretching: Improves joint flexibility and extensibility of tendons, ligaments and muscles. Myofascial release: Eliminating restrictions in the fascia
Acupuncture is defined as the insertion of needles into specific points on the body to stimulate a healing response. Acupuncture is used all around the world, either along or in conjunction with Western medicine, to treat a wide variety of conditions in every species of animal. Clinical research has been conducted showing positive results in
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Utilizes herbal ingredients listed within the Chinese Herbal Materia Medica in particular combinations or formulas to treat particular disease patterns. Herbal formulas are administered orally and are typically given in powder form to horses and other large animals and in tea pill or capsule form to cats and dogs. See our other services and treatments
Useful as an adjunct therapy to manage post-operative pain and to speed healing after injuries. However, as a complete and well-developed system of medicine, homeopathy is effective as the sole form of treatment for most conditions, and is used that way by skilled practitioners. See our other services and treatments Read more about physiotherapy for
Although relatively new to the Western world, is a medical system that has been used in China to treat animals for thousands of years. It is an adaptation and extension of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) used to treat humans. Speaking broadly, Chinese Medicine is a complete body of thought and practice grounded in Chinese Daoist
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What Pet Owners Need to Know About EOs Essential oils (EO) are highly concentrated lipid soluble volatile aromatic compounds distilled from plants. It is important to note that not all essential oils are created equally. When considering whether or not to use essential oils for dogs and other pets, you need to carefully consider the
There are many options to treat pain and disease in medicine today, for example commonly used medications in South Africa include over the counter aprin, paracetamol, panado, codeine to name a few, but also your more serious painkillers like Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, opioids, gabapentin, and your steroids like cortisone. We are all aware that there are
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