McMasters Veterinary Physiotherapy

McMasters Veterinary Physiotherapy Fully qualified and Insured Masters Veterinary Physiotherapist. RAMP Registered

โ„๏ธ๐Ÿถ Canine Arthritis in Cold WeatherCold temperatures can make joint stiffness and discomfort more noticeable in dogs, p...
09/02/2026

โ„๏ธ๐Ÿถ Canine Arthritis in Cold Weather

Cold temperatures can make joint stiffness and discomfort more noticeable in dogs, particularly those living with arthritis. You may observe stiffness after rest, slower movement on walks, or hesitation when jumping or climbing stairs.

Arthritis is a progressive condition, but with appropriate management it can be supported effectively. Physiotherapy helps maintain joint mobility, improve muscle strength, and support overall comfort, helping dogs remain active and confident throughout the winter months.

If your dog has not been diagnosed with arthritis but appears stiffer or more reluctant to move during colder weather, it is important to consult your veterinarian. A discussion about physiotherapy may be beneficial, as early support can help manage discomfort and support long-term mobility.

If you would like to book an appointment or further information do not hesitate to contact us on:
๐Ÿ“ž Text/WhatsApp : 07850943003
๐Ÿ“ฉ Email: mvetphysio@gmail.com
๐ŸŒ For further information and forms visit our website: www.m-vetphysio.co.uk

๐Ÿฅถ Supporting Comfort Through WinterPhysiotherapy isnโ€™t just for injury rehabilitation, it plays an important role in hel...
02/02/2026

๐Ÿฅถ Supporting Comfort Through Winter

Physiotherapy isnโ€™t just for injury rehabilitation, it plays an important role in helping dogs and horses stay comfortable, mobile, and confident during colder months.

Cold temperatures can reduce blood flow to muscles, increase joint stiffness, and decrease tissue flexibility. This often leads to slower movement, longer warm-up times, and increased discomfort, particularly in older animals or those with underlying joint or muscle conditions.

Physiotherapy helps counteract these effects by improving circulation, maintaining joint mobility, and supporting muscle strength. Targeted treatment and exercises help keep tissues flexible, reduce stiffness, and support comfortable, efficient movement throughout winter.

Supporting movement during colder months can make a meaningful difference to comfort and long-term wellbeing.

If you would like to book an appointment or further information do not hesitate to contact us on:
๐Ÿ“ž Text/WhatsApp : 07850943003
๐Ÿ“ฉ Email: mvetphysio@gmail.com
๐ŸŒ For further information and forms visit our website: www.m-vetphysio.co.uk

Apologies to everyone who I have had to postpone today I do apologise however with the current weather travelling and tr...
27/01/2026

Apologies to everyone who I have had to postpone today I do apologise however with the current weather travelling and treating in this weather just isn't the best idea.
Hope everyone stays safe as I know many will have to travel to there own horses, I'm currently trying to keep me own electric fence in place (probably not going to happen)

Veterinary Physiotherapy Appointments AvailableJanuary can be a tough month for our horses and dogs โ„๏ธ Shorter days, col...
03/01/2026

Veterinary Physiotherapy Appointments Available

January can be a tough month for our horses and dogs โ„๏ธ Shorter days, colder temperatures, muddy ground and reduced exercise can all take a toll on their bodies. This is one of the most important times of year to consider veterinary physiotherapy.

โœจWhy physio in winter?

๐Ÿ“ฃ Reduced movement can lead to stiffness, muscle tightness and loss of condition
๐Ÿ“ฃ Cold weather can exacerbate arthritis and joint pain
๐Ÿ“ฃ Slips and strains are more common on wet, icy or uneven ground
๐Ÿ“ฃ Ideal time to maintain comfort during rest periods or prepare for increased work in spring

๐Ÿ• For dogs:
Physiotherapy can help with mobility, post-operative recovery, arthritis management, injury prevention and keeping active dogs comfortable through winter walks.

๐ŸŽ For horses:
Whether your horse is in lighter work, hacking, competing year-round or resting over winter, physio helps maintain muscle health, improve comfort and catch small issues before they become bigger problems.

๐Ÿ“ Appointments available across Dumfries & Galloway
All treatments are tailored to the individual animal.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Message now to book or to ask any questions.
Give your horse or dog the best start to the year, their bodies will thank you ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ“ž 07850943003 (Text or WhatsApp)
๐Ÿ“ฉ mvetphysio@gmail.com
๐ŸŒ www.m-vetphysio.co.uk

As we close out the year, I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported my business and helped it gr...
31/12/2025

As we close out the year, I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported my business and helped it grow. I truly put my heart and soul into what I do, and while building a business is not easy (nor is it meant to be). It has all been worth it because of you. From a young age, I always knew I wanted to run my own business, and thanks to your continued support, that dream is now two years in the making. Iโ€™m beyond grateful for every single one of you.

Have a very happy New Year.

Well, thatโ€™s a wrap for 2025, yup already!!!Despite the cold, foggy day, we finished the year with some amazing clients,...
16/12/2025

Well, thatโ€™s a wrap for 2025, yup already!!!
Despite the cold, foggy day, we finished the year with some amazing clients, and Iโ€™m so grateful for every one of you.

We will be officially closed from the 20th December 2025 until 6th January 2026.
Iโ€™ll still be responding to emails and messages, and bookings for 2026 can still be made but I'm attempting to take a break. Well in-between playing catch-up with paperwork and the farm ๐Ÿ™ˆ.

In case of emergencies, please contact your vet as usual. If your vet advises that your animal needs to be seen urgently, arrangements can be made. Otherwise, all bookings will resume after 6th January.

Can't wait to see you all again next year!!!!

โœจ November Diary โœจWe have some more availability during the week for November & December Onlyโœจ Mondays are running as no...
28/10/2025

โœจ November Diary โœจ
We have some more availability during the week for November & December Only

โœจ Mondays are running as normal
โœจ Alternative Weekends as normal
โœจ Open Tuesdays & Alternative Wednesdays for November & December ONLY.
โœจ We will also be offering late afternoon and evening appointments ๐ŸŒƒ on Mondays and weekends but this will be limited

Thank you for the continued support from everyone across the region.

To book just pop us an email, text, whatsapp or message us here directly.
Also pop along and view our website, some new bits added and see if you qualify for any discounts!!

๐Ÿ“ฒ 07850943003
๐Ÿ“ฉ mvetphysio@gmail.com
๐ŸŒ www.m-vetphysio.co.uk

โœจ **October Update!** โœจItโ€™s only the 10th, but Iโ€™m officially closing my diary for October ๐Ÿ™ˆ โ€” Iโ€™m thrilled to say this ...
10/10/2025

โœจ **October Update!** โœจ

Itโ€™s only the 10th, but Iโ€™m officially closing my diary for October ๐Ÿ™ˆ โ€” Iโ€™m thrilled to say this month is completely packed. Between the farm and physio, Iโ€™ve only got one day offโ€ฆ and I fully intend to keep it that way โ€” my precious rest day ๐Ÿ˜‚.

That said, ๐Ÿ““bookings are now open for November and December!
Please note:

โœจ Limited weekend availability
โœจ Mondays are running as normal
โœจ For November and December ONLY we are opening bookings for Tuesday and some Wednesdays.
โœจ We will also be offering late afternoon and evening appointments ๐ŸŒƒ on Mondays and Tuesdays โ€” but these will be limited, for obvious reasons โ˜บ๏ธ

Thank you all for keeping me so busy โ€” Iโ€™m so grateful for the continued support! ๐Ÿ’›

We're not quite half way through yet but Septembers diary is already looking very full so if you do need an appointment ...
10/09/2025

We're not quite half way through yet but Septembers diary is already looking very full so if you do need an appointment this month get in touch ASAP.

Otherwise we look forward to October, the start of ๐Ÿ‚.
As the nights๐ŸŒƒ start drawing closer and the ground gets muddier ๐Ÿ™ˆ this is just a little reminder for my ๐Ÿดequine clients that if you don't have๐Ÿ’กlights let me know and I can bring some๐Ÿ”ฆ as whilst I don't need to see to feel the muscles๐Ÿ’ช I do quite like to see the pretty ponies.

Also if your horses legs๐Ÿด๐Ÿฆต are muddy please bring a towel so we can clean๐Ÿงฝ them up a bit, not looking for them to gleam ๐Ÿ˜‚it just helps me keep myself and all my equipment a little cleaner and tidier, whilst I'm good with the mud and dirt I don't like trapsing it to other yards or worse, inside the home ๐Ÿ˜ฌ.

Contact
๐Ÿ“ฑ- WhatsApp 07850943003
๐Ÿ“ฉ - email mvetphysio@gmail.com
๐ŸŒ - website www.m-vetphysio.co.uk

๐Ÿ“ข ๐”๐ฉ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž โ€“ End of August & September AvailabilityWeโ€™ll be away at the end of ๐€๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ, but emails and texts will still be ...
18/08/2025

๐Ÿ“ข ๐”๐ฉ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž โ€“ End of August & September Availability

Weโ€™ll be away at the end of ๐€๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ, but emails and texts will still be monitored ๐Ÿ“ฉ๐Ÿ“ฑ. Replies may take a little longer than usual, but weโ€™ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Looking ahead to ๐’๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ, here are some key dates:

๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ”๐ญ๐ก ๐’๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ โ€“ Weโ€™ll mainly be based at Whitleyโ€™s Farm.

* If youโ€™d like an appointment that day, please get in touch early to secure your slot.
* Depending on demand, we may also be able to travel up to 15 minutes west of Whitleyโ€™s or anywhere along the Whitleyโ€™s โ€“ Gatehouse of Fleet (via A75) rout.

๐Ÿ’ก If none of these times or locations suit you, donโ€™t hesitate to contact us โ€“ weโ€™ll always do our best to shuffle things around or arrange an out-of-hours visit.

๐Ÿ“ž Message us here or get in touch via email, WhatsApp or text to book your appointment.
๐Ÿ“ฉ mvetphysio@gmail.com
๐Ÿ“ฑ07850943003

18/07/2025

August Appointments
We have some weekday appointments available for August aswell as weekend.
Just pop us a PM or email to enquire or book.

Thank you to each and everyone of past and present clients for making this career possible. Being a Veterinary Physiothe...
02/07/2025

Thank you to each and everyone of past and present clients for making this career possible.

Being a Veterinary Physiotherapist is something I've wanted to do since I was 15, a decade later and I'm 2 years into doing it.
Took a lot of hard work to get here but I absolutely love doing physio, might not like being my own boss as much as I throught I would ๐Ÿ˜‚, but certainly wouldn't change the job.

Thank you all again.

Address

Kirkcudbright

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447850943003

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