The Dog Wellness Centre

The Dog Wellness Centre The Dog Wellness Centre is a state of the art physio clinic providing effective physiotherapy to your dog after injury, surgery or in later stages of life.

17/06/2025

😃 Physio checks 😃

Today I’m taking a closer look at spinal mobility 🐶 🦴

A full back assessment helps us detect tightness, tension or restricted movement that could be causing discomfort or impacting movement.

At The Dog Wellness Centre, we tailor every session to your dog’s individual needs because they are all unique & deserve to move and feel their best! 💛
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14/06/2025

🐶 💪 Strength Building 💪 🐾

Working on your dog’s muscle strength and coordination is just as important as working on your own!

Ask them to lift a front limb, engage their stabilising muscles and hold that balance. Each rep helps build strength, improve posture, and reduce the risk of injury 🙌🏼

🌀 Great for core control
🦴 Supports joint health
🏋️‍♂️ Builds confidence & stability

Start slow, stay consistent and repeat a few times each week to help keep your dog balanced 💛
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🩻 Knowledge Share 🩻Did you know that the skeleton is still in the development stage for the first 1-2 years of life depe...
13/06/2025

🩻 Knowledge Share 🩻

Did you know that the skeleton is still in the development stage for the first 1-2 years of life depending on breed and size. So in order to set our young dogs up for sucess, we do need to think about the frequency and intensity of activities they do.

A variety of movement is helpful. However, immature muscles fatigue quickly so its important to not let puppies exercise beyond their point fatigue as thats when they can over do things.

Rest is important to let their muscles recover from activity. And recharged muscles will provide better support to the joints.

We know it can be tough and sometimes owners lean towards "Tiring a dog out" but it’s so worth it to be mindful of this now.

Save this post for later 💾
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13/06/2025

💛 Proactive Care 💛

We use hydrotherapy as a proactive treatment for dogs with mild luxating patella. It helps strengthen limbs, improve joint stability and reduce discomfort.

At TDWC, our mission is to support long-term mobility and quality of life for every patient. By staying ahead with proactive care, we help dogs age gracefully and comfortably 💜

Just look at beautiful Miu Miu crushing her hydro workout keeping her muscles strong to support her knees! 💪🏻 🐾
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10/06/2025

🧘‍♂️ ✨ Stretch Time ✨ 🐾

This simple routine helps activate the lower back and hip region, and those little muscle twitches? That’s your dog working hard behind the scenes 💪🏼

Good form and gentle holds can make a world of difference for mobility and comfort in your dog 🙌🏼 🐾

✅ Great for recovery
✅ Ideal for senior dogs
✅ Prevents stiffness

Save this for your next home workout session 💛
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07/06/2025

👉🏼 Bookmark and practice...

Let’s talk about the Quads....

If your dog has osteoarthritis, luxating patellas, a cruciate injury, or any joint issues in their back legs, these muscles could get tight and sore.

The quadriceps play a huge role in moving your dog’s knees and hips, and when they’re weak, tight, or painful, it can lead to discomfort and pain 😖

Check out this quick demo on how to massage your dog’s quads at home and keep them feeling their best! 🐾 🏡
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‼️ Knowledge Share ‼️At the centre, we see a lot of cruciate ligament injuries and we want to help you avoid them if pos...
06/06/2025

‼️ Knowledge Share ‼️

At the centre, we see a lot of cruciate ligament injuries and we want to help you avoid them if possible.

The cruciate ligament helps stabilize the knee joint, and injuries to it can be very painful and debilitating.

To help prevent these types of injuries, consider these tips:

🐶 Keep your dog lean to reduce stress on their joints
🐶 Exercise them appropriately, with activities that support joint health
🐶 Adjust activity as they age to prevent overload

We hope this makes you think differently about your dog’s knees.

Pleae share with a friend who could benefit! 💛🐾
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06/06/2025

👉🏼 Want strong limbs? 🐕 💪🏼

Try this.....

One of my all-time favorite exercises for strengthening the forelimb muscles in dogs especially the triceps!

Why the triceps? 🤔 Well, this muscle is activated every time your dog moves their elbow joint and it's a key area that’s prone to degenerative changes over time. So keeping the triceps strong is super important for overall health and mobility.

Time to get your dog Tricep Dipping, a perfect home workout for keeping them strong and fit 🐾 ❤️ 🐾

Save this one for later and add it to your pup’s fitness routine! ✌🏼😎
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03/06/2025

🚨 Strength Recovery 🚨

We’re seeing a lot of spinal injuries lately, and IVDD is one that can affect any breed at any age 😔

If you haven’t already, check out our previous posts to familiarize yourself with the early signs of IVDD as it can turn into a veterinary emergency very quickly! 🐶

Meet Dexter- he ruptured discs in his spine and lost the use of his back legs. But here’s the amazing part: after some incredible rehab sessions and surgery by , he is back living his best life again! 💪🏼 ❤️ 🐾

Anyone else dealing with IVDD or know someone who is? Share your experience with us!
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31/05/2025

🚴‍♀️ Bicycle Movements 🚴‍♀️

Check out these passive exercises in action! 👀

In these bicycle-like motions, we gently move the dog's leg through its natural range to help restore mobility post-surgery. These exercises are crucial in reconnecting the brain, spinal cord, and legs especially after a neurological injury but also useful after orthopaedic surgery.

As we move through each cycle, we focus on the hip and knee making sure everything moves as smoothly as possible. We keep a close eye on any stiffness or rigidity, which can tell us a lot about the healing process.

These exercises are a game-changer in the rehab world, helping dogs relearn how to walk and rebuild strength after injury ❤️‍🩹 🐾
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🏋🏻‍♂️ Gym Time 🏋🏻‍♀️ Strength training isn’t just for humans-it’s a fantastic way to prevent the onset and slow the prog...
30/05/2025

🏋🏻‍♂️ Gym Time 🏋🏻‍♀️

Strength training isn’t just for humans-it’s a fantastic way to prevent the onset and slow the progression of joint disease in dogs too!

By strengthening the muscles around key joints, you can help prolong stability and mobility enabling your dog to move comfortably well into their senior years 🙌🏼 🐾❤️

I’ve put together a Joint Health Checklist AND I’m hosting a FREE masterclass for those who want to learn more!

Haven’t joined yet? Comment LEARN and I’ll DM you everything you need to get started! 💌 🐕 ✨
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30/05/2025

🚨 IVDD Alert 🚨

Right now, we're seeing a lot of dogs affected by IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease), and it’s something all dog parents need to be aware of especially if you have a breed like a French Bulldog, Dachshund, or any long-backed pup 📚 🐶

In this reel, Fred’s amazing mom is learning how to care for his muscles after surgery.

Sending dogs living with this condition all the love in the world ❤️ 🐾
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141 Gardenvale Road
Melbourne, VIC
3185

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