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We are pleased to offer our small group hydrotherapy course, hosted within our beautifully renovated animal rehabilitation clinic in Kensington. Our courses aim to provide face to face exposure into the world of small animal hydrotherapy. There is no pre-requisite to join our courses, and you will receive a thorough understanding of many aspects relating to working with small animals.…
Medical Taping for dogs – What is it and how can it help your pet? You may have seen your favourite sports person running around with bright coloured taping around a joint. Did you know the tape itself does more than just support and you can get this for your pet? Kinesiology is the study of movement, kinesiology taping utilises…
At MAP, we are excited to announce the commencement of our Walking Wheels Wheelchair rental program. Various conditions, such as IVDD, hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy, arthritis, amputation, or post-surgery, can make it challenging for your pet to walk independently. It’s ideal to collaborate with our therapists to determine the best plan, which may involve the use of supportive wheels. We…
What is elbow dysplasia? Elbow dysplasia is a general term that covers a range of different anatomical positions that the elbow may be in. Elbow dysplasia occurs when there is an abnormality in the elbow joint. It is like hip dysplasia in that it is caused by growth abnormalities; however, it only affects the forelimbs. While elbow dysplasia can affect…
10 Tips for Taking Care of a Senior Dog Simple ways to keep your aging dog healthy and happy. Seeing your dog reach seniorhood is a blessing, even if can be difficult to witness them start to slow down a little. When your dog officially reaches senior status will depend on their size and genetics. Large breed dogs are considered…
We are very excited to announce that we offer class IV laser therapy at MAP, the highest quality laser in the industry. K-LASER therapy does not treat conditions, it stimulates the body’s inherent healing mechanisms via a process called photobiomodulation. Through a combination of different wavelengths, power and frequency of laser light, K-LASER is able to achieve improved healing times,…
If your dog is unable to go for a walk for health reasons or they’re only allowed out on short walks, there are still lots of things you can do inside the home to tire your dog out and keep them mentally stimulated. Interacting with your dog a few times through the day can stop them from making up their…
Degenerative Myelopathy in dogs is among the biggest diseases impacting pet mobility. However, an awareness of the disease and its progression can help prepare you and your pet for what’s to come. Dogs with DM will experience progressive mobility loss over many months, to years. It affects the spinal cord, thereby impacting rear leg strength. As the disease progresses, the…