Call Us: 03 7043 1111
Melbourne: 26A Robertson St, Kensington VIC 3031
South Geelong: 102 Fyans St, South Geelong VIC 3220
What is Patella Luxation? The knee joint connects the femur, (thighbone) and the tibia (shinbone). The patella (kneecap) is normally located in a groove called the trochlear groove, found at the end of the femur. The term luxating means out of place or dislocated. Therefore, a luxating patella is a kneecap that ‘pops out’ or moves out of its normal…
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.…
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…
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…
We understand how heartbreaking it is to see your senior, arthritic, or special needs dog slipping on hardwood floors, smooth surfaces, or stairs. But hope and help are here. Dr. Buzby’s ToeGrips® dog nail grips help improve your dog’s life by increasing the anti-slip traction needed to walk on slippery surfaces. WHAT ARE TOEGRIPS? If your dog can walk on…
As Animal Physiotherapists, we are constantly managing injuries in our beloved furry companions. A big passion of ours is to help educate on the best way of avoiding injuries. As humans, we strive to maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat well, exercise and enjoy a balanced lifestyle. This is exactly what we would love all the dogs of the world to…
Hip dysplasia in Dogs is a disease of the hip in which the ball and socket joint is malformed. This malformation means that the ball portion and its socket don’t properly meet one another, resulting in a joint that rubs and grinds instead of sliding smoothly. This can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is a genetic…