Fireworks might be fun for us, but for many pets they can be scary and overwhelming. Loud bangs, flashes, and unfamiliar sounds can cause real stress and anxiety. Creating a calm, safe space at home and offering gentle support can make a big difference.
If your pet struggles during fireworks season, chat to us about our range of CBD products, designed to help support relaxation and keep pets feeling calmer during stressful moments. Send us a message or pop in to find out more ❤
26/12/2025
Did you know?
Boxing Day has a long history of giving. Traditionally celebrated on 26 December, it began as a day when employers gave “Christmas boxes” of gifts or money to workers and those in need. In South Africa, the day was officially renamed the Day of Goodwill in 1980, reflecting its spirit of generosity, kindness, and community. Over time, many South Africans continued to use the name Boxing Day, and today it’s marked by family gatherings, sporting events, beach days, leftovers, and acts of charity.
A blend of old traditions and local culture, all centred on sharing goodwill ❤ Interestingly, Boxing Day has several suspected origins that vary from country to country, so we’d love to hear yours! What does Boxing Day mean to you, and how are you spending the day? Tell us in the comments 👇
24/12/2025
🎄🐾 It’s a wrap! 🐾🎄
That’s the final day of our Christmas Card Countdown. Thank you to all our wonderful clients for a year filled with love, trust, and support. We wish you a very merry Christmas and a beautiful festive season with your fur children, give them an extra cuddle from us! ❤️
23/12/2025
🎄🐾 Day 5 of our Christmas Card Countdown! 🐾🎄
We’re getting so close to Christmas now, and the festive cuteness just keeps coming! More dog and cat Christmas cards are up today - keep watching closely, your pet’s turn might be right around the corner! ✨
22/12/2025
🎄🐾 Day 4 of our Christmas Card Countdown! 🐾🎄
Another batch of festive faces is here! We’re getting closer to Christmas and sharing even more adorable dog and cat cards along the way. Keep an eye out - your pet’s Christmas moment could be today! ✨
21/12/2025
🎄🐾 Day 3 of our Christmas Card Countdown! 🐾🎄
The festive fun continues with even more adorable dog and cat Christmas cards today. Stay tuned and keep checking in - your furry star might still be waiting in the wings! ✨
20/12/2025
🎄🐾 Day 2 of our Christmas Card Countdown! 🐾🎄
More festive faces are popping up today as we continue sharing our dog and cat Christmas cards. Keep watching, your pet’s moment in the spotlight could be coming up next! ✨
19/12/2025
🎄🐾 The Christmas Card Countdown Begins! 🐾🎄
Each day we’ll be sharing a few of our festive dog and cat Christmas cards as we count down to the big day. Keep your eyes peeled - your furry friend might make a surprise appearance! 👀✨
Owners, be on the lookout, tag yourselves, and get ready for some serious holiday cuteness.
19/12/2025
Sweet Macy is on the move again 💕🐾 Undergoing physiotherapy to improve her comfort and mobility after surgery, she tackles the water treadmill with a wagging tail - especially when her mom’s secret weapon (peanut butter!) is involved. Proof that recovery is better with love, patience, and a tasty bribe.
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Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation (also often referred to as Veterinary Physiotherapy) is the treatment of dysfunction in the musculoskeletal and neuro-muscular systems as well as the maintenance of optimal function and the prevention of dysfunction. Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary specialists and surgeons and the goal of our profession is to maintain, restore and maximise optimal movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan of an animal.
In general, most of the animals being referred for physiotherapy include horses, dogs and cats, but we are often we are fortunate to treat and array of other species as well.
What makes veterinary rehabilitation such an important aspect of the recovery process is patients that undergo surgery, such as fractures or ruptures of the cruciate ligament, or neurological conditions, have changes to cartilage, bone, muscle, tendons, and ligaments. For example, dogs may lose one-third of their muscle mass in the rear limbs following surgery for a cranial cruciate ligament rupture and it may take over one year to regain the lost muscle tissue. In some case, complete recovery may not occur.
The use of physical rehabilitation is based on the principle of Active Recovery. In abbreviated form, the body and injury will recover faster with controlled activity than with complete rest (passive recovery). Through controlled activity, tissues of the body maintain elasticity and higher levels of functioning. This is true of muscles as well as articular cartilage. Patients that are involved in physical rehabilitation tend to recover quicker, maintain more muscle mass and lose less motion of their joints. This translates into the patient returning to normal activities sooner than patients that use the passive recovery method.
Treatment ideally takes place in consultation with the animal’s veterinarian.
As with Physiotherapy for humans after surgery, trauma or injuries, the benefits of Physical Rehabilitation for animals are just as great. Benefits would include:
Increased speed of recovery
Positive psychological effects for the pet and owner
Improved performance and quality of movement
Increased strength and endurance
Improved biomechanics and flexibility
Reduced pain
Is a non-invasive approach
Minimal complications
Prevention of further injury through owner education
Common conditions that we see in Practice that benefit from Veterinary Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy can be categorized in a few ways.
Front and Rear Limb Orthopedic Conditions, Neurologic Disorders, Geriatric Patients, Osteoarthritis, and related conditions. Pre-and Post-Operative Cases, Weight Management.
Veterinary Physiotherapy modalities that we use as part of a successful rehabilitation program would include, but is not limited to the following: Ortho-or-Neuro Evaluation, Hydrotherapy, Electrotherapy, Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Therapeutic Exercises, Land-based Treadmill, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Nutrition.
At Paws-itive Paws-abilities, we work closely with our referring Veterinarians and have over the past 13 years built a professional and trust relationship with these Vets, Surgeons and Specialist. Being accredited by SAVC, and members of SAAPRA, you can rest assured that your beloved companion is in skilled and experienced hands.
As we live up to our Mission Statement, we strive to contribute to the rehabilitation, improved wellbeing and the best physical and mental condition possible of each patient encountered, by absolute fortitude, dedication, passion, love and dignity to achieve this. We are proud of our work and our world class facility in Centurion, Gauteng.
