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Equine & Canine Rehabilitation Specialist
Insured Veterinary Physiotherapist and a member of The Institute of Registered Veterinary & Animal Physiotherapists (MIRVAP)
Veterinary Physiotherapy for Dogs
• Slowing down or no longer keen to go for walks?
• Stiff after resting?
• Reluctant to jump onto the sofa or into the car?
• Sitting awkwardly or shifting weight?
• Becoming reactive, grumpy or sensitive to touch?
• More anxious than usual?
• Licking or nibbling at their body without a skin issue?
Many owners assume these are behavioural problems or simply signs of ageing.
In reality, they are often subtle indicators of pain.
Dogs rarely show obvious pain.
Instead, they change how they move, behave and cope
Common problems I regularly treat
• Arthritis (osteoarthritis)
• Cruciate ligament injuries and post-TPLO recovery
• Hip dysplasia
• Elbow dysplasia
• Muscle strains
• Back and neck pain
• Undiagnosed lameness
• Reduced mobility in senior dogs
• Pain-related behaviour changes
If you are unsure whether physiotherapy is appropriate, I am always happy to advise.
Hi, I’m Melanie
I created Browns Veterinary Physiotherapy because I repeatedly saw dogs labelled as “old” or “difficult” when they were actually in discomfort.
Pain in dogs is often silent.
Many behavioural changes — clinginess, anxiety, reactivity, reluctance to walk — are the body asking for help.
My aim is simple:
to help dogs feel comfortable again and help owners understand what their dog is trying to tell them.
