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PAWS 4 Rehab provides expert canine physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, and wellness services in Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty. By appointment only.

Helping dogs recover, strengthen, and thrive. DM us to book or learn more!

28/10/2026

Just a little heads-up for anyone who’s been meaning to book their dog in! 🐾

Jo’s appointment calendar is already filling up as we head towards the end of the year, so if your dog is due for a follow-up, needs some help with their mobility, or you’ve been thinking about getting them assessed, now’s a good time to get in touch.

We know how quickly the last few months of the year can disappear, and we’d hate for anyone to miss out on an appointment when they need one.

This is especially important if your dog has surgery coming up or is currently working through a rehab programme, as it’s always best to plan those appointments ahead.

Get in touch with us to arrange an appointment, and we’ll do our best to get your dog booked in before the Christmas rush! 💙🐶

22/10/2026

The wait is over! Our homemade dog treats are officially here! 🐶🎉

You might remember us dropping a few little hints over the past few weeks, and we’re SO excited to finally have these ready for your dogs to try.

Our very own Raeleen has been busy in the kitchen making these for Paws, and we’ve got two flavours to start with:

🍌 Peanut Butter & Banana
Made with ingredients including banana, oats and wheat flour.

🍯 Peanut Butter & Honey
Made with ingredients including peanut butter, rolled oats and a little honey.

They’re homemade, packed up in our cute little Paws bags, and ready for some very important taste testing 😂🐾

We’re pretty excited to have something made by our own team available in the clinic, and we can’t wait to hear what your dogs think!

Available now at Paws 4 Rehab in Whakatāne! 💙

Pop in and grab a pack for your four-legged friend next time you’re nearby.

15/10/2026

We’ve been busy baking something for our four-legged friends… well, Raeleen has! 😂🐾

You might remember our little sneak peek a while back, and we’re getting closer to having our very own homemade dog treats available at P4R! 🦴🍪

Raeleen has been working away on a couple of recipes, using ingredients like peanut butter, banana, oats and a little honey 🍯

We’ve got two flavours in the works so far, and we have a feeling there are going to be some VERY willing taste testers around the clinic 😂

We’re just getting the last few things sorted before they’re ready to hit the shelves, but we can’t wait to share them with you!

Keep an eye out, we’ll have more details (and some proper photos of the finished treats!) coming soon 💙🐶

14/10/2026

How good is your dog’s balance? 🐾

It’s probably not something you think about too often, but balance, coordination and mobility are SO important for dogs, and they’re things we can actually work on improving!

Just like us, dogs rely on lots of little muscles to keep themselves steady, support their joints and adjust to different surfaces and movements.

And it’s not just important for dogs recovering from injuries either. Young dogs, active dogs, working dogs and our older dogs can all benefit from exercises that help build strength, balance and body awareness.

Think about all the things your dog does in a day. Getting in and out of the car, running around the backyard, walking over uneven ground, jumping, turning, playing… there’s a lot more going on than just putting one foot in front of the other!

We love incorporating balance and coordination work into our rehab programmes, and sometimes something as simple as standing on a balance cushion can be a really useful exercise when it’s appropriate for that dog.

The trick is choosing the right exercises for their ability and making sure they’re doing them properly, rather than just making things harder or wobblier 😂

It’s something worth working on throughout your dog’s life, not just when they’re injured 💙

08/10/2026

Two puppies are better than one… right? 🐶🐶

It sounds like a pretty great idea. They already love each other, they’ll always have someone to play with, and surely having a friend will make settling into their new home easier?

But this is actually something we generally recommend thinking twice about.

You may have heard the term “littermate syndrome”. It’s used to describe some of the issues that can happen when two puppies of a similar age grow up together and become overly reliant on each other.

They can struggle with being separated, find it harder to build confidence on their own, become more focused on each other than their humans during training, and sometimes develop problems between themselves as they get older.

It doesn’t happen to every pair of littermates, and “littermate syndrome” isn’t actually a formal diagnosis.
Similar issues can happen with two unrelated puppies of the same age too.

The big thing is that puppies need a LOT of individual learning while they’re growing up. Their own walks, training, socialisation, new experiences and time away from the other puppy.

So if you’re looking at a litter and thinking maybe we should just take two… it’s definitely worth knowing what you’re signing yourself up for first.

And if you already have two littermates, this isn’t a “you’ve done the wrong thing” post!
Just make sure they’re getting plenty of opportunities to experience the world separately as well as together 💙🐾

06/10/2026

Our new D’Lujo Calendula Balm is one of those little pots we think is pretty handy to have around when you own a dog 🐕

Made right here by the team behind Paws 4 Rehab, it contains just four ingredients: Calendula officinalis, olive oil, beeswax and vitamin E.

Calendula has traditionally been used topically to soothe and support the skin, so we created this balm for those little areas of dry or irritated skin, localised itching, and general skin support when your dog needs it.

We’re pretty proud to see something we’ve made ourselves sitting on the shelves in the clinic 🥹

You’ll start seeing more from D’Lujo Botanicals over the coming months too. We’ve been quietly working away behind the scenes on a few things, and this little balm is just the beginning 👀

Calendula Balm is available in the clinic now 🐾🌿

Not sure whether it’s suitable for what’s going on with your dog? Bring it up next time you’re in or flick us a message and we can have a chat.

Address

34 Gateway Drive Coastlands
Whakatane
3090

Telephone

+6421817633

Website

http://Www.paws4rehab.co.nz/

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