Paws A While Therapy Centre

30/08/2025

I really am very lucky to have the job I do! Such a honour to work with this gorgeous bunch and make them feel better!!

27/08/2025

Oscars last session today- he had a spinal injury earlier in the year and has been attending for hydrotherapy to regain his strength and he finished his last session today! He’s been a pleasure to work with and thank you for the lovely gift ❤️

17/08/2025

Back to it!
Nice Saturday afternoon clinic
Tabby some for laser to help with his sore gums
Rosie has laser and treadmill to help her arthritis
Bruno come for hydro post spinal surgery
Walter comes for laser and treadmill to help his legs
Jinx come for hydro to help her legs!!

Fab to be back at it!

09/08/2025

Phew it’s been a mighty busy few weeks! Some new faces added and lots of my regulars!

I’m now on vacation till Saturday 16th August so any queries will be answered then.

Keep safe in the ☀️ to come next week!

06/08/2025

Information on how PEA works for itchy skin

ARCHIE MY 11 YEAR OLD WESTIE WAS ON PEA FOR 3 MONTHS - IT WORKED TREMEDOUSLY.

After 3 months I administered 1 PEA tablet a week again this worked well. I've run out of PEA tablets and Archie hasn't had any for a month. I've noticed he has started nibbling his paws and hotspots have appeared all these, symptoms disappeared when he, was on PEA.

Does this mean Archie needs another course of PEA or just 1 tablet a week?

Does he need to be on them for life?

Many thanks, for your kind help.

Best wishes,

Jennie.

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Fabulous to hear PEA worked so well for Archie!

Yes, it is best that PEA is continued for life, to help the skin remain comfortable despite being exposed to whatever environmental substances are triggering the itching.

For most Westies the maintenance amount would be one capsule daily - but you can give double this until the nibbling and hotspots have fully cleared.

Do let us know how Archie gets on!

PEA: >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/pea/pea-palmitoylethanolamide-400mg-x-90-capsules

06/08/2025

I’m looking at stocking products from Vince the Vet - these are excellent products used to support the body during healing process.
There will be supplements cover digestion, immunity, joints, PEA and supplements to help with problems from skin to anxiety!

Have a look at:
Www.vincethevet.co.uk

Let me know if interested in anything in particular!

Maximise your dog or cat's quality of life, with our fully integrated range of specially formulated supplements, remedies and raw, developed in clinical veterinary practice over 25+ years, to provide, proven natural support.

31/07/2025

Another busy week in clinic - some of this weeks face and a Happy Birthday to Shep - he was 12 yrs old the other day!

26/07/2025

Another busy old week in clinic -
Just some of this weeks faces!
Oscar - comes for hydro post spinal
Issues - he’s doing great and loves the fact he goes for a pupachino on the way home 😍
Bella’s finding that laser is really
Helping her and she’s due to start some hydro when she gets back from her holidays
Bruno just makes me laugh every session with his constant chat whilst walking in the water
Winnie has laser to help with her legs - she’s now a therapy dog also and such a lovely girl!
Lance is having laser and hydro post spinal surgery and he’s nearly back to normal ❤️
Moose has hydro and laser for arthritis and he’s such a great patient!
New boy to the gang Jackson has had born femoral heads removed due to RTA and currently struggling with one leg so looking to see if we can get some function back in this for him

25/07/2025

Dried food isn’t always safer!

Don’t let anyone convince you that dry kibble is safer to feed your pet over minimally processed pet food.

In the past 5 years, over 69 million pounds of pet food have been recalled. The leading cause was mold contamination (aflatoxins), accounting for 60 million pounds, all from ultra-processed kibble.

The second most common reason was bacterial contamination. 8 million pounds were recalled due to harmful bacteria like Salmonella and Listeria. Kibble made up 97.7% of these recalls.

Refrigerated cooked foods accounted for 1.4%

Raw pet food was even lower, at just 0.7%

When it comes to safety, the data is clear: minimally processed pet food isn’t the risk—ultra-processed kibble is.

Check out the Truth About Pet Food for more tips like this!

19/07/2025

Home made doggie electrolytes

A SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE HOMEMADE ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION

Maintaining hydration is vital whenever a pet loses body fluids excessively, for any reason, whether this be during hot weather, or following a bout of vomiting, diarrhoea or strenuous activity.

Continually replenishing fluids in such circumstances is especially important for young and older pets, who can quickly become dehydrated and ill. And this is where a homemade electrolyte solution can be invaluable.

RECIPE

- ½ litre of boiled water (cooled to room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons of maple syrup (provides natural sugars and energy, with a gentler glycemic index than honey)
- ⅓ teaspoon of low-sodium salt e.g. LoSalt (a mix of sodium and potassium, essential for hydration and electrolyte balance)
- ½ teaspoon of apple cider vinegar (for acidity and additional health benefits, including digestive support)
- ¼ teaspoon of baking soda (optional) for pH balance

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Boil ½ litre of water and let it cool to room temperature. This is important to kill any microorganisms present.

2. Stir in 2 teaspoons of maple syrup, which provides a natural source of sugar for quick energy and help the body absorb the electrolytes.

3. Mix in ⅓ teaspoon of low-sodium salt (such as LoSalt, for example). This will help restore sodium and potassium levels, which are essential for fluid balance.

4. Add ½ teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to provide the necessary acidity to mimic the natural electrolytes in body fluids.

5. Add ¼ teaspoon of baking soda (optional) . This can help neutralise any potential metabolic acidosis from dehydration and assist in pH balance.

6. Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are fully dissolved in the water.

7. Offer small amounts of the solution to your dog throughout the day.

This recipe creates a balanced and safe electrolyte solution that’s easy to prepare and supports hydration whenever the need arises.

NOTE:

Also be sure to keep your dog indoors, and somewhere cool between 06:00am and 21:00pm on hot days, to avoid risking heat stress or burned paws.

NOTE

If you pet suffers from any medical conditions, consult your vet first before using this or any other rehydration solution.

Click here to view online: >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/blog/a-homemade-electrolyte-solution

18/07/2025

And that’s a wrap for the week!
Another busy one - here’s some of this weeks patient!
Crunchie was a very good boy for this laser this week no scratching mom - he always likes to chill by the pretend trees after is session!
Lance going great guns post spinal surgery in the tank really impressed with his progress!
Zephyr did great on her 2nd UWTM session to help with her arthritis she’s really got it this time
Tolly was supervised by his little sister during his UWTM session this week 🤭❤️
Jinx did her best session yet - really settled and very stress free for her this week - enjoyed playing catch the ball and tug on the rope whilst in the water 💦
Love working with these guys.

15/07/2025

Awesome healing power!!