Passionate About Pets Animal Physiotherapy

17/10/2025

How do you relax after a busy week?

Rafa and I have been doing pet gun dog classes on a Sunday morning for the last 5 weeks with Tails Trails Dogs and we are loving them!

Let me know what you do to relax.

15/10/2025

This quote is so true. Sometimes we need to take a step back and stop to realise that animals are born individuals and don’t necessary act like another. We need to make sure that they are treated as such and accept them for who they are.

Be it a grumpy miniature Shetland that gets his kicks out of biting or a laid back working line Labrador that just likes to chill.

10/10/2025

🐾 Your Feedback Helps Me Help More Pets!

At Passionate About Pets I’m passionate about helping animals move better, feel better, and live happier lives through expert physiotherapy care. 💪🦴

If I’ve had the pleasure of helping your furry friend on their healing journey, I’d be incredibly grateful if you could leave me a review! 💬✨

✅ It helps other pet parents find trusted care

✅ Builds trust in my small, local business

✅ Keeps my mission moving—one paw at a time

✅ Motivates me to keep doing what I love 💛

Your kind words make a real difference—not just to me, but to every animal I have the chance to help. 🐶🐾🐱

Leave a review here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054538175946&sk=reviews

Thank you for supporting a small business with a big heart. ❤️

08/10/2025

October is Pet Obesity Awareness Month

Is Your Pet Carrying a Few Extra Ibs? 🐶🐱

It might seem harmless (or even cute!), but pet obesity is a serious health issue — and it’s more common than you might think.
Did you know about 50% of dogs and 43% of cats are overweight!

Excess weight can lead to:
🚫 Joint pain & arthritis
🚫 Reduced mobility
🚫 Heart and respiratory issues
🚫 Shortened lifespan

As an animal physiotherapist, I see first-hand how extra weight affects movement, comfort, and quality of life.

The good news?
With the right support, we can turn it around! 💪🐾

✨ How we can help:
✅ Tailored exercise plans
✅ Joint-friendly movement therapy
✅ Advice on safe weight loss strategies
✅ Support for long-term wellness

Keeping your pet at a healthy weight isn’t just about looks — it’s about adding years to their life and life to their years. 🐕💛🐈

Worried your pet might be overweight? Let’s chat. Early intervention makes all the difference.

📩 Message me to book a consultation or learn more!

07/10/2025

🐾Dog First Aid Checklist🐾

Could you confidently help your dog in an emergency?
�Here’s a quick Dog First Aid Essentials Checklist every pet parent should have on hand:

🧰 Your Canine First Aid Kit Should Include:
✅ Gauze pads & vet wrap
✅ Antiseptic wipes or solution (pet-safe)
✅ Blunt-tipped scissors
✅ Digital thermometer (for dogs)
✅ Tweezers (for splinters/ticks)
✅ Saline solution (for flushing eyes/wounds)
✅ Emergency blanket
✅ Muzzle (even gentle dogs may bite when in pain)
✅ Gloves
✅ Your vet’s contact info + emergency vet numbers
✅ Copy of your dog’s medical records

💡 Pro Tip: Keep one kit at home and one in the car for walks, hikes, or travel.

Want to know how and when to use these tools?
👇👇👇Check out our upcoming Dog First Aid Workshop!

Saturday 25th October 2025 10 - 4pm

Comment below if you would like more information or book a space.

30/09/2025

🍂🐾 Autumn Vibes Can Be Dangerous! 🐾🍂

�Acorns may look harmless… but they can be toxic to your dogs and horses. 😟

I don't know if you noticed but this year we seem to be having bumper crops of acorns. I have loads in the top part of my yard and I'm seeing lots of fallen ones when I'm out and about with Rafa.

🛑 Dogs: Just a few acorns can cause vomiting, diarrohea, and even kidney failure due to the high tannin content.

🛑 Horses: Eating acorns or oak leaves can lead to colic, gastrointestinal distress, and serious toxicity.

🚫 Don’t let your animals snack on fallen acorns!

�💡 Check yards, fields, and gardens regularly.

If you think your pet has eaten acorns, contact your vet ASAP. 🩺

🍁 Keep autumn fun — and safe! 🐕🐎

25/09/2025

🐶❤️ Could You Save Your Dog’s Life in an Emergency? ❤️🐶

Dogs are curious, active, and sometimes... accident-prone. From choking and poisoning to cuts, burns, or even cardiac arrest — emergencies can happen anytime.

💡 Knowing canine first aid could mean the difference between life and death before you even reach a vet.

Whether you’re a dog owner, walker, groomer, or trainer, this is knowledge EVERY dog lover should have.

🩺 Learn how to:
✅ Perform CPR
✅ Help a choking dog
✅ Treat bleeding or shock
✅ Respond to seizures, heatstroke & more

💬 Because when emergencies strike, panic won’t help — but training will.

📩 Message us to find out how you can get trained in canine first aid.

24/09/2025

5 things that’s your dog with joint issues wishes you would stop doing!

1. Not having mats or rugs down on slippery flooring.

2. Using a ball launcher!

3. Allowing them to jump in and out the car

4. Playing tug of war games with them.

5. Not being an advocate for them.

Save this post so you can come back to it if you to.

06/09/2025

Any of my friends and clients in the Great Canfield area. Please keep an eye out for these tortoises

🚨 Stolen Tortoise Update 🚨

Out of the 20 tortoises stolen, 5 have now been found, left on a doorstep in Green Street, Great Canfield (Essex). Sadly, 15 tortoises are still missing.

These tortoises belong to a lady in her 70s, who is absolutely devastated by this theft. They are her pride and joy, and she just wants them safely home.

Because the tortoises were dumped locally, it’s very likely the thieves are from the area. We’re pleading: please, do the right thing and return the rest.

🐢 Still Missing:
• 1 x Leopard tortoise
• 2 x Spur-thighed hatchlings
• 4 x Hermann hatchlings
• 2 x Spur-thighed adults
• 6 x Hermann adults

We are currently searching in and around Great Canfield. If you live nearby or are out walking, please keep your eyes open, and most importantly, keep sharing this post.

Your support truly makes a difference. Social media shares helped bring the first five home. ❤️

Thank you all for caring and helping.

03/09/2025

🚨 DOG OWNERS – WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY? 🐶💉

Your dog depends on you — not just for love and belly rubs, but also for their safety.

Join our Canine First Aid Course and learn how to confidently handle:

✅ Choking & collapsed dogs
✅ Bleeding & wounds
✅ Seizures & heatstroke
✅ Dog CPR & more

Whether you're a dog parent, pet sitter, or just love pups, this hands-on course could save a life. 🐾

🗓️ Saturday 25th October 2025
📍 Little Hallingbury Village Hall
⏰ 10am - 4pm

🎟️ Limited spaces – book now! https://buy.stripe.com/3cscOz36lbT7ehaeV9

Be the hero your dog thinks you are. ❤️🐕

22/07/2025

What if your mare isn’t being “mareish” or your pony isn’t just being a naughty, disrespectful little so and so and they are actually trying to tell you something?

We often brush over behaviours as our horses aren’t lame so they can’t possible be in pain but these subtle cues that they are giving us could be speaking volumes!

If you think your horse is trying to tell you something , why not book an appointment today to make sure.

Save this post as your reminder.

15/07/2025

Having a dog that's living with arthritis can be very challenging at times and it can be a mind field as to what to do for the best for them. Here’s 3 simple things that you can do straight away to help them live a more comfortable life.

If you’d like more details on how you can help your dog live a more comfortable life and still be able to enjoy doing their favourite things, (within reason, they wont be chasing that tennis ball anymore from the ball launcher!! they are banned!), DM me the word “ARTHRITIS” to discuss what I can do to help!