Hurn Forest Canine Rehabilitation Ltd

Hurn Forest Canine Rehabilitation Ltd Hurn Forest Canine Rehabilitation, led by Carlie Dixon, a registered and fully insured vet physio.

When it comes to physiotherapy exercises for your dog, getting advice from a qualified veterinary physiotherapist is ess...
22/08/2025

When it comes to physiotherapy exercises for your dog, getting advice from a qualified veterinary physiotherapist is essential. 🐾

What may seem like a safe and simple exercise to us humans could actually place unnecessary strain on your dog’s joints, muscles, or spine. Dogs move very differently from us, and their conformation (body structure) varies widely between breeds and even individuals. An exercise that supports healing in one dog might be harmful to another.

A vet physio will assess your dog’s unique needs, create a tailored plan, and ensure exercises are safe, effective, and supportive of recovery or conditioning. Ultimately, professional guidance helps prevent setbacks and keeps your dog on track for a healthier, happier life.

Canine Hydrotherapy for Correcting Gait in Young Dogs 🐾💧Hydrotherapy isn’t just for recovery, it can also reshape moveme...
22/08/2025

Canine Hydrotherapy for Correcting Gait in Young Dogs 🐾💧

Hydrotherapy isn’t just for recovery, it can also reshape movement patterns in growing dogs. The buoyancy of water reduces joint stress, allowing young dogs to practice proper limb placement without pain or strain. At the same time, water resistance strengthens stabilising muscles, encouraging balanced, symmetrical movement.

For pups with uneven strides or early gait abnormalities, hydrotherapy offers a safe environment to retrain the body, improve coordination, and support long term joint health. Starting early can help set them up for a lifetime of healthy, confident movement.

⭐️ Laser Therapy ⭐️ Laser therapy is becoming an increasingly valuable tool in physiotherapy and veterinary medicine, of...
20/08/2025

⭐️ Laser Therapy ⭐️

Laser therapy is becoming an increasingly valuable tool in physiotherapy and veterinary medicine, offering a non invasive way to support healing and pain management in dogs. This innovative treatment uses focused light to stimulate cellular repair, improve circulation, and reduce inflammation.

From arthritis and post-surgical recovery to wound healing and chronic pain, many canine patients benefit from this therapy as part of a comprehensive care plan. Here you can see Bungle relaxed, styling out the protective googles. Because laser is gentle, drug free, and well tolerated, laser treatment can be especially helpful for senior dogs or those who cannot take certain medications.

🐾 Meet Spacey the Podengo, making a splash in hydrotherapy! 💦Canine hydrotherapy is a low-impact way to keep dogs strong...
18/08/2025

🐾 Meet Spacey the Podengo, making a splash in hydrotherapy! 💦

Canine hydrotherapy is a low-impact way to keep dogs strong, flexible, and happy. Benefits include:

✨ Gentle joint support for arthritis or injury recovery
✨ Builds muscle without stress on bones
✨ Improves cardiovascular health & stamina
✨ Reduces pain and stiffness
✨ Boosts mental well being with a fun, engaging activity

Whether your pup is recovering, aging gracefully, or just full of energy like Spacey, hydrotherapy can be a game changer for their health and happiness. 🐶💙

This gorgeous boy has been visiting the clinic for several years. He has a combination of hydrotherapy and physiotherapy...
24/07/2025

This gorgeous boy has been visiting the clinic for several years. He has a combination of hydrotherapy and physiotherapy to ensure he’s in top condition.

When your little sister comes to your hydrotherapy session for moral support .. but you know she’s really after your squ...
24/07/2025

When your little sister comes to your hydrotherapy session for moral support .. but you know she’s really after your squeeze cheese 😂

The clinic is now closed until the 16th! Busy catching waves with Karunā Canine Behaviour- Reactivity & High Energy Dog ...
09/07/2025

The clinic is now closed until the 16th!
Busy catching waves with Karunā Canine Behaviour- Reactivity & High Energy Dog Specialist 🌊 🏄🏼‍♀️ 🇵🇹

09/07/2025

I am now on annual leave and will be getting back to messages from the 17th onwards. Busy catching waves with 🏄‍♀️🌊

🐾 Puppy visits! 🐾 When we think of physiotherapy or hydrotherapy for dogs, we often imagine older pets recovering from i...
03/07/2025

🐾 Puppy visits! 🐾

When we think of physiotherapy or hydrotherapy for dogs, we often imagine older pets recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions. But did you know these therapies can also benefit puppies, even before any problems arise!

Here’s why canine physio and hydrotherapy are not just for rehab, but also powerful tools for preventative care in growing puppies.

🌱 Building a Strong Foundation Early

Puppies go through rapid growth spurts that can place stress on their developing joints, muscles, and bones. Early physiotherapy focuses on:
• Improving posture and coordination
• Strengthening muscles in a balanced way
• Supporting healthy joint alignment
All of this helps reduce the risk of future issues like hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, or muscular imbalances.

💧 Why Hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy is a gentle, low impact exercise in warm water and offers several puppy friendly perks:
• Buoyancy reduces stress on joints while allowing for full range of motion.
• Resistance builds strength without high-impact strain.
• Warm water promotes circulation and muscle relaxation.
• It’s a fun, confidence-building experience for young dogs, especially those who may need to swim later in life for sport or lifestyle.

🧠 Mental & Emotional Benefits

Puppy physio and hydro aren’t just physical sessions also help:
• Develop focus and body awareness (proprioception)
• Encourage calm, positive handling from an early age
• Support dogs that are anxious, reactive, or easily overstimulated by offering structured, low-stress experiences

✅ Prevention Is Better Than Cure

By starting with gentle physiotherapy and hydrotherapy early in life, you’re not just treating potential problems you’re building a resilient, well balanced adult dog from the ground up.

Think of it as puppy Pilates and aquatic gym combined, designed to prevent injury, promote confidence, and support a long, active life. 🐕💪🌊

Meet Olive 🫒 🐾 Olive is an active and energetic dog who regularly visits our clinic to ensure she stays in peak conditio...
12/06/2025

Meet Olive 🫒 🐾

Olive is an active and energetic dog who regularly visits our clinic to ensure she stays in peak condition for the sports she loves, such as agility.
These routine assessments are essential in monitoring her physical health and performance capabilities.
By evaluating her regularly, we’re able to identify any potential issues early before they develop into injuries.

Physiotherapy and targeted therapeutic exercises play a crucial role in injury prevention, helping to maintain joint health, muscle balance, and overall mobility. For canine athletes like Olive, this proactive approach supports a long, healthy, and active lifestyle.

🎈 Happy birthday beautiful Pablo! 🎈 It was love at first sight when I met this playful little troublemaker!Pablo was ref...
31/05/2025

🎈 Happy birthday beautiful Pablo! 🎈

It was love at first sight when I met this playful little troublemaker!

Pablo was referred to us for treatment of bilateral cruciate disease and hip dysplasia.

Despite these challenges, he’s the happiest boy around and absolutely loves coming in for his hydrotherapy and physiotherapy sessions

👉🏻 swipe for mischief 😂

Meet Piper 🐾This sweet little Schnauzer has been visiting us weekly for treatment of muscle atrophy and hind limb weakne...
30/05/2025

Meet Piper 🐾

This sweet little Schnauzer has been visiting us weekly for treatment of muscle atrophy and hind limb weakness.

When Piper first came to the clinic, she was putting most of her weight on her front legs, almost handstanding which led to overdeveloped chest and forelimb muscles, and very little muscle in her hind legs.

After just 8 sessions of physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and gait reeducation, Piper is now loading her weight more evenly, has built great strength in her back legs, and is moving much more comfortably and confidently. 💪

Huge credit to Piper and her amazing owners for their commitment to her rehab program, they’ve done an incredible job in helping her recovery! 🐶❤️

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New Forest Veterinary Physiotherapy is led by Carlie Dixon, a registered and fully insured veterinary physiotherapist. Carlie offers high standard treatments tailored to your animals’ individual needs, using positive methods to build confidence in your animal to achieve and get optimum results through physiotherapy. New Forest Veterinary Physiotherapy provides mobile and in-studio clinics across Hampshire and Dorset. All Physiotherapy treatments provided must be through veterinary referral from your vet surgeon.