REACH - Rehabilitation, Education and Animal Care Hub

06/08/2026

“I’m doing it mum, now give me the treat 🦴”

19/07/2026

Love this! 🙌 do you have a dog that has had IVDD or know of someone? Check out this post now 🐶

Whether a dog undergoes surgery or is managed conservatively for IVDD, the spinal cord still has to recover from injury. This is where veterinary rehabilitation therapists becomes such an important part of the healthcare team.

Although nerves don't heal as readily as muscles or other tissues in the body, they do have the capacity to adapt and recover. This ability of the nervous system to reorganise, form new connections and restore function is known as neuroplasticity.

Following a spinal cord injury, neuroplasticity is at its greatest during the first six weeks after injury. This is a critical window of opportunity, where the nervous system is primed to respond to the right stimulation and challenge.

A veterinary rehabilitation therapist understands how to make the most of this window. Through carefully selected exercises, therapeutic modalities and sensory stimulation, they encourage the nervous system to activate, adapt and relearn movement patterns in a way that is safe and appropriate for each individual dog.

Providing novel sensory input to the paws, gently challenging postural control, encouraging weight-bearing and progressively increasing the complexity of movement all stimulate neural activity. This is what helps the brain and spinal cord reconnect with the body.

Neuroplasticity doesn't happen through rest alone.

Comment IVD2 and we'll send you the link to our blog on why every dog with IVDD benefits from having a veterinary rehabilitation therapist as part of their healthcare team.

July is IVDD Awareness Month - be sure to tag us in your success stories, educational posts and more so that we can share them on!!


Paw Prosper Walkin' Pets Help Em Up Harness

17/07/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to BIG BOY BORIS!! 🐾💙

Boris is a lot 🤣 he literally charges into class, full steam ahead and even barks at the instructor if they are too slow explaining the class! But the moment it’s time to work, he’s all business! Focused, determined and always giving 100%, he’s the definition of a superstar student 🌟

With his big smile, waggy tail and lovable personality, Boris is such a special part of our Paws In Motion: Canine Conditioning family at REACH 🐾 While he’s already fit and strong, Boris knows those muscles don’t maintain themselves—it takes dedication, consistency, and plenty of hard work! 💪

Happy Birthday Boris! 🎈 We hope your day is filled with treats, belly rubs and lots of birthday cuddles 🥳🎂 we know it will be!!!!!

15/07/2026

During our Paws In Motion: Canine Conditioning classes, we work alongside you and your pup to build confidence, strength and achieve success together 🐶

Have you tried our classes? First session FREE 🔥

14/07/2026

Love this 🙌

10/07/2026

Zaccy boy waiting for his turn in the hydro machine with AquaPaws Therapy 🐾

18/06/2026

Stay tuned for details 👀😍🐾