Animal Physio NZ

03/12/2025

Life on Three Legs 💪

Physio isn't just about recovery; it’s about giving your tripod pet the best quality of life. Losing a leg means a big adjustment — their body must rebalance, putting extra stress on remaining joints and muscles.

Physio helps by:
• Building strength & balance for safe movement
• Preventing injury through better body mechanics
• Creating a tailored plan for your dog’s needs

Ongoing physio = long-term comfort:
Like a tune-up, it helps manage arthritis, maintain mobility, and catch issues early — keeping your three-legged friend active and happy for years 🖤💙

30/11/2025

Our lovely Greyhound girl, O***a is feeling fantastic! 🐾💖

O***a underwent a SDFT release surgery at Animal Orthopaedics Christchurch. An SDFT release (Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon release) is a surgical procedure performed for painful corns in the digital pads.

After ongoing physiotherapy with Abigail, O***a is back to her happy self — her family says they’re so happy to have their girl back!

We’ll keep her on regular physio check-ins every few months to keep her feeling comfy and moving well✨

28/11/2025

🎄 Bring your pet to their physio appointment in their cutest festive outfit this December and you’ll be in to WIN the ultimate Christmas stocking with all your physio essentials! 🎁🐶🐱

We can’t wait to see your adorable elves, reindeer, Santa's and sparkly holiday pets! ✨❤️

📅 All December appointments qualify: Call to BOOK NOW
🎁 Winner drawn 30th December 2025

Let the festive cuteness begin! 🎅🐾💚

23/11/2025

🌸 The power of physio: Roxy 🌸

This little lady visited us with hip pain and a possible partial cruciate rupture. She has been much more comfortable lately following her physio and lost more weight, which is fantastic for those hips.

Roxy's sessions focused on laser therapy for her hips, stifles, and back, plus massage and gentle hip mobilizations to ease tightness and improve range of motion.

She is doing so well - continuing her home program with balance and strength work and seeing us for regular maintenance visits 💪🐾

19/11/2025

Beautiful words from a owner with a patient that has recently left us to cross the rainbow bridge 🌈

It is heartbreaking when one of our patients passes and we miss seeing their beautiful faces in our clinic - every pet that comes in really does become part of the family. We love being able to keep pets comfortable and relaxed throughout their final stages of life 🖤

16/11/2025

🌟 Patient Spotlight 🌟

Meet Sophia, our adorable Chihuahua 💕 She’s been dealing with some discomfort from Piriformis Syndrome and a possible Iliopsoas strain, making her right hind leg a bit sore 😢

After today’s laser therapy, massage, and a bit of gentle stretching, Sophia showed off her signature zoomies again! 🐾💨

She’s on a pain management and physio plan with fun exercises like an obstacle course and doggy dancing on the vibration plate

Keep it up, Sophia — you’ve got this! 💪🐶

13/11/2025

We are CLOSED for Canterbury Anniversary Day but will be back OPEN Saturday 15th November 🖤🐾

05/11/2025

MEET THE TEAM 😃🖤 Meet our awesome office admin Cheryl

With over 30 years of experience in administration, Cheryl has worked across a range of industries including manufacturing, tourism, engineering, and civil infrastructure.

A lifelong resident of Christchurch, Cheryl has always called the eastern suburbs home, enjoying the close-knit community and proximity to the beach. She and her husband Chris have two daughters and share their home with Indie, a beloved Shih Tzu–Maltese cross.

Outside of work, Cheryl enjoys time with family and friends, reading, gardening, music, movies, and spending time outdoors. Indie oftens joins everyone on adventures including sitting in the front basket of Cheryl’s bike and being ridden to the local café for a puppy friendly ice cream.

05/11/2025

02/11/2025

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29/10/2025

How cute is this b***y 🖤🦴 Week 5 Post-Op Update

Our sweet French Bulldog, Maverick is five weeks on from his bilateral knee surgery at Rangiora Vet Centre - Pets and doing great! He’s back to his cheeky self, enjoying garden walks, and gaining strength.

This week’s focus: laser therapy, joint work, and balance exercises like sit-to-stands and backwards walking.

He’s making awesome progress — go Maverick! 💪❤️

26/10/2025

We are CLOSED for Labour Day. We hope everyone enjoys a lovely long weekend 🖤💛🐾