Meadow Farm Canine Hydrotherapy & Rehabilitation

09/01/2026

2026 brings change to Meadow Farm

In 2025 I was delighted to celebrate 25 years of work at Meadow Farm, 25 years that I feel so lucky to have achieved and enjoyed.

For 2026 I am taking a step back and handing over the reins of Meadow Farm Hydrotherapy to Emily Hopkins of Regain Veterinary Physiotherapy. Emily has worked at Meadow Farm since 2021 and all our current clients will have been assessed and treated by her during that time. Emily has been working alongside me providing hydrotherapy treatment since gaining her qualification and I am delighted that she will be carrying Meadow Farm Hydrotherapy into the future with fresh ideas and the best compassionate care and up to date treatments. I know that all our four footed clients and their families will be in the best hands.

It has been truly special treating all the animals that have been referred to me over the past 25 years. I can't thank all my clients and referring vets enough for trusting me, for your friendship and for your encouragement and support.

I will be at Meadow Farm for the foreseeable future providing hydrotherapy 2 days a week for Emily and offering some behaviour support. I also plan to launch some new projects in the future but for the time being I am taking some time to spend with my family.

All the best Rachel

31/12/2025

Wishing all our four footed friends and their companions a very Healthy and Happy New Year

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to you all 🎄

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30/11/2025

The Christmas Season is drawing close, please my I ask that my clients don’t buy me gifts. I prefer that you save your money for your precious furry companions or give to an animal charity if you feel you must. Seeing your animals living their best lives is enough reward for me.

Seasons Greetings Rachel

29/11/2025

Found a home 🙂

Meerkat Santa dog toy £5.00

29/11/2025

We have some Pet Shop items for sale, please message if interested.

KONGS
Extreme (black)
1x X Large £10
1x Large £9
Classic (red)
1x medium £5

28/10/2025

Now Open Again!

Road closure!

The B1111 is closed from the A143 in Stanton up to the Chare Road turn just before Hillcrest Nurseries.

If coming from Bury direction the most direct route is to take the left hand turn before the B1111 by the cemetery gates after the car wash. Follow this road and then turn right to Stanton Chare this will bring you out just before Hillcrest, turn left and carry on as normal.

This route takes an extra 10 mins, it’s a narrower road but with plenty of passing places.

Due to be closed all of this week.

09/09/2025

NOW CLEARED

Roadworks A143 Ixworth - Stanton

There are major delays on the A143 between Ixworth and Stanton please take alternative routes via Ixworth village and Bardwell/ Walsham le Willows and Hepworth Village.

04/09/2025

In 2020 when the pandemic hit we didn’t know how we were going to keep everyone safe and still give our dog clients the treatment they needed.

When the RCVS allowed us back to work you gave me the trust to take your special companions and treat them alone whilst you waited in the car.

I can’t thank you all enough for allowing me to do this and to celebrate here are some photos and videos of your fabulous dogs. They were a little confused at first as I had to adopt new methods but they were amazing and so well behaved 💜🩷🩵💙💛♥️

02/09/2025

One of the greatest achievements at Meadow Farm has been our holistic approach to treatment.

As a hydrotherapist I work as part of a multi disciplinary team, which always includes the animal’s Veterinary team and over the years this has also included Physiotherapy, McTimoney Chiropractic, Accupuncture, Animal Behaviour and general training, where appropriate.

Today I would like to highlight our Veterinary Physiotherapy service originally set up in the mid 2000’s by Sarah Long. I have had the privilege to work with some amazing physiotherapists since then, including Sarah Williams,
Rebecca Green, Flora Hurrell, Claire Stevens, Emily Hopkins and Bella Hawkins of Regain Veterinary Physiotherapy. Thank you all for your support, encouragement, advice, knowledge and friendship.

Physiotherapy forms an important part of any rehabilitation program; for me quality effective hydrotherapy treatment cannot take place without physiotherapy alongside.

Let me briefly explain:

All the animals that come to Meadow Farm have an initial assessment carried out by a Level 7 Masters qualified, Veterinary Physiotherapist for many reasons.

1. As a hydrotherapist this assessment helps me understand what we need to achieve functionally for every individual dog when they start their hydrotherapy program.

2. Hydrotherapy is the rebuilding part of a rehabilitation plan, for it to be effective I need to be sure the animal is ready to undergo this type of exercise.

3. Physiotherapy ensures animals have minimal compensatory muscle pain, have adequate pain management in place and are ready to start a complex exercise programme.

4. Physiotherapy land based exercises at home, complement hydrotherapy treatment by transferring what is achieved in hydrotherapy onto dry land. Gentle land based exercises also prepare an animal for hydrotherapy.

5. Reassessment and progression of land based exercise programs alongside hydrotherapy ensure we are always kept on track and the animal gains the best and quickest rehabilitation possible. This is not only gold standard treatment, but also keeps costs to a minimum for clients.

Veterinary Physiotherapy at Meadow Fram is now led by Emily Hopkins of Regain Veterinary Physiotherapy and I am delighted that Emily joined us in 2022. Bella Hawkins also works alongside Emily and together they provide a comprehensive service which includes electrotherapy treatment and Class IV Companion Animal Laser.

Emily is also a qualified Canine Hydrotherapist and a key member of our hydrotherapy team.

For further information please visit

https://www.regainvetphysio.co.uk/about-me

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