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08/08/2026

Meet Honey 🍯🐶

Honey has been coming to hydrotherapy and is such a sweet addition to our sessions. She arrives ready to work and gives her best in the pool each week. 🌊

We’re so proud of the progress she’s making and love seeing her confidence grow. Keep shining, Honey — you’re doing amazing! 💛🐾

07/08/2026

Facts Friday

Senses Hearing (ears)

- Dogs have an extraordinary hearing range and are capable of detecting sounds at frequencies as high as 65,000 Hz. In comparison to humans who can only hear up to about 20,000Hz. Which means they can pick up sounds completely inaudible to us. Such as high pitched whistles of certain toys and even the distant sounds of animals
- They can distinguish between different sounds. Research shows that dogs can differentiate various pitches and tones, enabling them to recognize their owners voices or specific commands. This ability is crucial in training and communication
- Dogs process excellent directional heating which allows them to accurately determine the source of sound. Their ears can swivel independently helping to pinpoint sounds from different angles. This skill is particularly advantageous in the wild where it aids in locating prey or avoiding potential threats
- Dogs are particularly sensitive to high frequency sounds. Many dog trainers will use whistles as this can capture the dogs attention without disturbing nearby e
- Dogs can produce over 100 different sounds ranging from barks to growls, whines and yips. Which allows them to communicate effectively with their humans and other animals
- Dogs can experience hearing loss as they grow older. This can be gradual and go unnoticed to start
- Dogs can hear sounds further away than humans can. While humans can hear a dog barking from a distance of about a mile. Most dogs can detect sound from 3 X that distance and more. This is particularly useful in hunting and search and rescue operations.
- Dogs can use their ears to convey their emotions and state of mind. Dogs with perked up ears are usually alert and curious, while a dog with ears pinned back may be submissive or frightened. Observing a dogs ear position can provide valuable insight into how there are feeling in a given situation
- Dogs can detect sound volumes as low as -5dB

03/08/2026

Muscle Monday

This week we're looking at the trapezuis (cervical and thoracic) muscle.
The trapezuis is a broad, thin triangular shaped muscle that goes down the neck to the shoulder blade and another triangle over the withers.

As the muscle contracts the shoulder is elevated which is essential for jumping and locomotion.
In the normal movement function the limb is elevated before being extended.
The cervical part of the muscle helps to move the shoulder up and forwards and the thoracic part lifts the shoulder up and backwards.
Both sides help to stabilise the limb spots not excessively moved forward or backward.
Excessive protraction and retraction can cause injury to the soft tissues and joint so the role of the muscle helps in preventing injuries.

If tight shoulder and neck movement can be restricted. Fore limbs lameness will cause the muscle to become tighter on palpation and reduce lateral neck flexion.

01/08/2026

Meet Queenie 👑🐶

Queenie has been coming to hydrotherapy for hindlimb weakness and is such a lovely part of our sessions. She arrives ready to work and gives it her all in the treadmill. 🌊

We’re so proud of the progress she’s making and love seeing her confidence grow. Keep up the amazing work, Queenie! 💙🐾

30/07/2026

Trivia Thursday

Fingerprints are unique to humans what is dog equivalent?

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25/07/2026

Meet Darcy 🐶💙

Darcy has recently started hydrotherapy after being diagnosed with bilateral patella luxation, and she’s already doing so well. 🌊

She’s taking everything in her stride and working hard in the treadmill as she builds strength and supports her recovery. We’re so pleased with how she’s settling into her sessions.

Keep up the fantastic work, Darcy — you’ve got this! 🐾💙

17/07/2026

Facts Friday

Senses - Taste

- Dogs have less taste buds than humans. Only 1700 compared to 9000 for humans.
- Young puppies sense of taste isn't fully developed and mature until after a few weeks if life
- Dogs do not crave salt like we do as meat is high in sodium and wolves/wild dogs primarily eat meat so dogs ancestors already had enough salt in their diet so never developed highly tuned salt receptors like humans.
- Dogs have meant taste receptors. Like humans dogs are omnivores but unlike humans a wilds dogs diet consists of more than 80% meat. Dogs have specific taste receptors that are fined tuned to meats, fats and meat related chemicals.
-Dogs can taste water while humans can't. Dogs taste buds are tuned to water which they share with cats and carnivores.
- Dogs can taste sweet, salty, sour and bitter like humans.
- Dogs sense of smell enhances taste. They rely heavily on their sense of smell to enhance their taste experience. In fact the smell is so focused that a lot of the 'flavour' comes from how it smells.
- Dogs are more interested in foods that are strongly scented and which is why you see them sniffing before eating.
- Dogs are sensitive to bitter flavours which is likely a defence mechanism. In the wild many toxic plants and substances taste bitter so their sensitivity to this flavour helps to avoid dangerous items. Which is why they often reject medication and supplements.
- Puppies develop taste buds in the womb and by the time they are born they have the ability to taste. But this will continue to evolve as they grow
- Temperature impacts how dogs taste their food and they prefer it at room temperature, which is as close as it gets in the wild with freshly caught prey. Cold and hotter foods are less appealing as this affects taste and the smell. Many dogs will show enthusiasm for warm meals
- Dogs use taste to explore the word especially pups who use mouths to explore the world. While it's their sense of smell that's leads them to different objects. They sample objects that aren't food to learn about the environment around them

16/07/2026

Trivia Thursday

What breed of dog was originally bred to pull sleds in the Artic?

1. Malinios
2 Siberian husky
3. Newfoundland
4. Rhodesian Ridgeback

Answers below

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10/07/2026

Facts Friday

Smell (Nose)

- Dogs have 300 million scent receptors compared to humans who have 5-6 million
- Dogs can process scents separately with each nostril allowing to pinpoint exact smell locations
- Dogs have unique nose prints used for identification like the human fingerprint
- Noses can regulate body temperature and indicate health. Cold and wet noises indicate good health and dry and warm noses can suggest illness
- Dogs brains are specifically adapted for sniffing with a significant portion dedicated to processing smells
- Wet noses absorb scent chemicals more effectively for tracking, hunting, and detecting medical conditions in humans. The mucus traps dust, pollen and irritants.

These facts highlight the incredible capabilities of dogs noses and importance to a dog's life.

09/07/2026

What was the dog's name in back to the future?

1. Albert
2. Hawkins
3. Rolo
4. Einstein

Answers below

Address

Meopham Veterinary Hospital, Wrotham Road, Meopham, Gravesend
Kent
DA130QG

Opening Hours

Monday	2:30am - 7:15pm
Tuesday	11:45am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 2:30pm
Thursday	8am - 2:30pm
Friday	8:15am - 12pm

Website

https://meophamvets.co.uk/hydrotherapy/

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