Top Form Veterinary Physiotherapy

Top Form Veterinary Physiotherapy Level 7 IMSc Veterinary Physiotherapist, RAMP and IRVAP Registered🐶🐴
Sleaford, Lincolnshire based📍
Providing services across the East Midlands👩🏼‍⚕️

03/06/2026

Mister is the sweetest boy, and nothing slows him down! Pumpkin & Friends Charity have been a great help to him for both aids and advice🤩 just look at him go in his wheels😎 so lucky to also treat this boy to help keep him feeling his best! Disabled dogs are the coolest!🤩

🐾 3 easy things you can do TODAY to help stiff dogs at homeIf your dog is feeling a little slower, stiffer, or creakier ...
03/06/2026

🐾 3 easy things you can do TODAY to help stiff dogs at home

If your dog is feeling a little slower, stiffer, or creakier than they used to, a few simple changes can make a surprising difference to their comfort and mobility.

✅ 1. Warm up before playtime
Just like us, dogs benefit from warming up their muscles before exercise. A gentle 5–10 minute walk before ball throwing, agility, or zoomies helps prepare joints and muscles for activity and may reduce the risk of strains.

✅ 2. Add non-slip rugs to slippery floors
Wood, laminate, and tiled floors can be challenging for dogs, especially seniors or those with joint issues. Constant slipping can make muscles tense and increase the risk of injury. Rugs and runners can help your dog move with more confidence.

✅ 3. Choose shorter, more frequent walks
One long walk can sometimes leave stiff dogs sore and tired. Splitting exercise into two or three shorter walks can help maintain fitness while reducing strain on joints and muscles.

Small changes at home can have a big impact on your dog's comfort and quality of life. 🐶💙

👉 Want more personalised advice for your dog? Get in touch!

📞 07484 319383
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.topformvetphysio.co.uk
Level 7 Veterinary Physiotherapist
Registered with RAMP & IRVAP

🐾 Your dog slowing down isn’t always just age🐾Have you noticed your dog hesitating before climbing the stairs? Taking lo...
01/06/2026

🐾 Your dog slowing down isn’t always just age🐾

Have you noticed your dog hesitating before climbing the stairs? Taking longer to get up after a nap? Sleeping more than usual? Maybe they're bunny hopping when they run or struggling to keep up on walks they used to love.

These changes are often dismissed as part of getting older, but they can actually be signs of discomfort, stiffness, weakness, or underlying musculoskeletal issues.

The good news? Veterinary physiotherapy can help improve mobility, build strength, reduce discomfort, and help your dog regain confidence in their movement.

Small changes can make a big difference to your dog's quality of life. 🐶💙

👉 Not sure if your dog is struggling? Message me for advice.

📞 07484 319383
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.topformvetphysio.co.uk
Level 7 Veterinary Physiotherapist
Registered with RAMP & IRVAP

☀️ Summer can highlight underlying issues in our pets more than people realise ☀️Warmer weather often means more walks, ...
30/05/2026

☀️ Summer can highlight underlying issues in our pets more than people realise ☀️

Warmer weather often means more walks, more activity, longer days outdoors… and sometimes that’s when subtle problems suddenly become much more noticeable in dogs and cats.

During the summer months, I commonly see:
🐾 Arthritis flare-ups becoming more obvious
🐾 Older pets struggling more with longer walks or heat
🐾 Increased stiffness after activity
🐾 Muscle soreness from sudden increases in exercise
🐾 Reduced stamina and quicker fatigue
🐾 Mobility issues becoming more noticeable on hard, dry ground
🐾 Recovery dogs overdoing it because they feel “better”
🐾 Cats becoming less active, jumping less, or hiding more in the heat

For many pets, heat can increase inflammation, discomfort, and fatigue — especially if they already have underlying orthopaedic or mobility issues.

Signs to look out for 👇
Slowing down on walks
Struggling getting up after resting
Hesitating before jumping
Panting excessively during normal activity
Sleeping more than usual
Becoming grumpy or withdrawn
Limping after exercise
Reduced interest in play

These changes are often gradual, which is why they’re easy to miss at first.

Veterinary physiotherapy can help support comfort, mobility, strength, and overall quality of life through the warmer months and beyond 💙

Registered with RAMP & IRVAP
Level 7 Veterinary Physiotherapist
📞 07484319383
🌐 www.topformvetphysio.co.uk
📧 [email protected]

☀️ Hot Weather & Your Dog’s Mobility ☀️Warmer weather can be lovely for our dogs… but for older dogs, dogs recovering fr...
29/05/2026

☀️ Hot Weather & Your Dog’s Mobility ☀️

Warmer weather can be lovely for our dogs… but for older dogs, dogs recovering from injury or surgery, and those with arthritis or mobility issues, the heat can sometimes make things harder.

You may notice:
🐾 Increased stiffness after walks
🐾 More panting during exercise
🐾 Reduced energy levels
🐾 Slower movement getting up
🐾 Reluctance to walk as far
🐾 More slipping or weakness
🐾 Swollen joints or muscles feeling tighter

Heat can make dogs tire more quickly, reduce their tolerance for exercise, and increase inflammation or discomfort in already sensitive areas.

A few simple tips can help 👇
☀️ Walk early morning or later evening
💧 Keep hydration up throughout the day
🧊 Use cooling mats, shaded areas, or paddling pools
🐕 Keep walks shorter but consistent
🚫 Avoid intense exercise in peak heat
🏠 Be mindful of slippery indoor flooring as dogs may feel weaker or more fatigued in warmer weather

For dogs recovering from injury or surgery, pacing activity properly during hot weather is especially important. Overdoing it one day can often lead to increased soreness the next.

Veterinary physiotherapy can help by improving mobility, strength, flexibility, and comfort, while also helping owners manage exercise levels safely through the warmer months.

Sometimes small changes in movement are the first sign your dog is struggling.

Registered with RAMP & IRVAP
Level 7 Veterinary Physiotherapist
📞 07484319383
🌐 www.topformvetphysio.co.uk
📧 [email protected]

If you’re unsure whether your dog needs physio — this is your sign 👀You don’t need to wait until your dog is severely la...
27/05/2026

If you’re unsure whether your dog needs physio — this is your sign 👀

You don’t need to wait until your dog is severely lame or struggling to move before getting support.

Sometimes the signs are subtle:
🐾 Slowing down on walks
🐾 Stiffness after resting
🐾 Hesitating to jump in the car
🐾 Sitting unevenly
🐾 Slipping more than usual
🐾 Not wanting to play as much

A lot of owners put these changes down to age or “just slowing down” — but often, your dog is trying to tell you something.

Physiotherapy can help improve comfort, mobility, strength, and overall quality of life, whether your dog is young, senior, sporty, or recovering from injury or surgery.

If you’ve been wondering whether physio could help your dog, send me a message — I’m always happy to chat things through 💙

Registered with RAMP & IRVAP
Level 7 Veterinary Physiotherapist
📞 07484319383
🌐 www.topformvetphysio.co.uk
📧 [email protected]

🐾 What an amazing day at the Disability Dog Walk 2026 hosted by Pumpkin and Friends Charity 🐾It was such a lovely event ...
26/05/2026

🐾 What an amazing day at the Disability Dog Walk 2026 hosted by Pumpkin and Friends Charity 🐾

It was such a lovely event and genuinely inspiring to see so many thriving disabled dogs out enjoying life, proving that being a disabled doggo can still mean living a happy, fulfilling, adventurous life 💛

From wheelchairs to wobbly walks, every dog there showed just how adaptable, resilient, and joyful our animals can be with the right support and care.

A huge well done to everyone involved — and an incredible achievement raising over £10,000 for such an important cause 👏

Registered with RAMP & IRVAP
Level 7 Veterinary Physiotherapist
📞 07484319383
🌐 www.topformvetphysio.co.uk
📧 [email protected]

☀️ Hot Weather Safety Tips for Pets & Horses ☀️The warmer weather is lovely… but it can become dangerous very quickly fo...
24/05/2026

☀️ Hot Weather Safety Tips for Pets & Horses ☀️

The warmer weather is lovely… but it can become dangerous very quickly for our animals if we’re not careful.

A few simple changes can make a huge difference during hot days 👇

🐶 Dogs
Walk early morning or later evening
Avoid hot pavements — if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for paws
Always provide shade and fresh water
Be cautious with flat-faced breeds and senior dogs
Never leave dogs in cars, even for a few minutes

🐱 Cats
Encourage hydration with multiple water sources
Keep cool shaded areas available indoors and outside
Watch for lethargy, panting, or reduced appetite

🐴 Horses
Ride during cooler parts of the day
Make sure plenty of fresh water is available
Hose down properly after exercise
Watch for signs of heat stress such as excessive sweating, lethargy, or increased respiratory rate
Flies can also increase irritation and stress during warmer weather

Hot weather can also make stiffness and mobility issues more noticeable, especially in senior animals or those already managing orthopaedic conditions.

Registered with RAMP & IRVAP
Level 7 Veterinary Physiotherapist
📞 07484319383
🌐 www.topformvetphysio.co.uk
📧 [email protected]

Getting horses back into work safely after downtimeAfter time off over winter, injury recovery, or reduced workload, it ...
22/05/2026

Getting horses back into work safely after downtime

After time off over winter, injury recovery, or reduced workload, it can be tempting to jump straight back into normal routines once the weather improves. But just like us, horses need time to rebuild strength, fitness, and flexibility again.

Bringing them back into work too quickly can increase the risk of stiffness, soreness, compensation patterns, and injury. Small changes like reduced impulsion, difficulty bending, resistance in transitions, or struggling with one rein can all be signs they’re finding the workload difficult.

A gradual return to work plan, combined with veterinary physiotherapy, can help support:
Muscle strength and flexibility
Joint mobility
Balance and coordination
Performance and comfort
Injury prevention

Sometimes the smallest signs tell us the most.

Registered with RAMP & IRVAP
Level 7 Veterinary Physiotherapist
📞 07484319383
🌐 www.topformvetphysio.co.uk
📧 [email protected]

Your cat isn’t lazy — they may be adapting to discomfortCats are brilliant at hiding pain. So when they start sleeping m...
20/05/2026

Your cat isn’t lazy — they may be adapting to discomfort

Cats are brilliant at hiding pain. So when they start sleeping more, jumping less, or becoming a bit more reserved, it’s often put down to them being lazy or just getting older. In reality, these changes can be subtle signs that something isn’t quite right with how they’re moving.

Cats will naturally adapt their behaviour to cope with discomfort, which means signs can be easy to miss until they become more noticeable. You might see hesitation before jumping, avoiding favourite spots, reduced grooming, or a change in their usual personality.

Veterinary physiotherapy can help pick up on these early changes and support improved comfort, mobility, and confidence.

Registered with RAMP & IRVAP
Level 7 Veterinary Physiotherapist
📞 07484319383
🌐 www.topformvetphysio.co.uk
📧 [email protected]

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