YES!! We always prefer your dog stay on their pain meds for their assessment (even though some vets will recommend they be held). We can still do a thorough assessment and treatment with your dog having pain relief pre-appointment. The goal is to make your dog as comfortable as possible at all times.

Great insight! You're right. Hip dysplasia doesn't go away but we can reduce or eliminate pain. There are times when we can get the right management plan in place and physio doesn't have to be on-going. Some dogs need "check-in" appointments every so often. After we've assessed your dog we will discuss the options and what is best for your dog. YOU are always the one who decides if your dog needs more or less, not us.

Many dogs will see improvements after the first appointment. This can be subtle, such as less fatigue later in the day, or quite obvious (e.g. jumping up onto the bed again). Improvements are typically cumulative and the more consistent you are with your home program and therapy, the more improvements you will see.

This drives me crazy! If you have doubts about whether physio helps or not, have a read about what some of our past owners have said. Physio can and does help. Some vets will speak negatively about physio if they've not experienced it, have had negative results from other therapies that are not physio (such as hydrotherapy) or not feel comfortable with your dog being seen by a non-vet.