Amalia the Maine C**n is nothing short of royalty (and she knows it). After surgery on her right stifle for a luxating patella, she’s been strutting back into strength with her physio sessions, focused on building stability and keeping those joints in top-tier, queenly condition.
At home, she rules the roost with a fluffy iron paw - her brothers, Odin and little mischief-maker Oscar, know exactly who’s in charge. A true daddy’s girl, Amalia has made her preferences very clear… gentlemen only, please (we’re all just trying not to take it personally😔).
Between her gloriously oversized paws and that extra-long tail making a full comeback to peak floof, it’s safe to say our social media manager is completely smitten. All hail Queen Amalia!
31/03/2026
Kramer came in for a spa day and clearly took it very seriously, just look at that tongue-out, living-his-best-life bath moment.
After his pamper session, he strutted out with a stylish cut, soft as silk and shining like the star he is. Safe to say, mom’s golden child just got even more fabulous ✨
27/03/2026
27/03/2026
Not a chunky border collie (despite what her mom hears on repeat), but a very distinguished Bernese Mountain Dog - meet Echo 🐾😍
Echo has joined us for physiotherapy to build strength and stability after a leg injury… which feels slightly ironic considering she spends her days being everyone else’s emotional support. Yes, the therapy dog is now the patient, and she’s handling it with her usual grace (and a keen eye on the treat jar at all times).
When she’s not charming us in rehab, Echo is out changing lives - visiting hospices, supporting children through mock trials in her official court attire, and generally being the soft, steady presence that makes the world feel a little kinder. She’s basically a celebrity with a résumé longer than most of ours… adverts, campaigns, billboards, magazines, and her own Instagram page dedicated to her undeniable cuteness.
Despite all the fame, Echo remains humble… unless you’re sitting on the floor trying to get the perfect shot. In that case, you will be whacked in the face by a very enthusiastic, very fluffy tail (ask our social media manager, who has bravely taken one for the team). We were also warned that Echo may casually reverse into you and sit down if the opportunity presents itself (and we don’t mind in the slightest!)
Sweet, gentle and slightly stubborn, Echo is an absolute joy to have with us, and we’re so excited to help get her back to doing what she does best: being everyone’s hero.
24/03/2026
Meet Diesel✨
This adorable Australian Shepherd pup might be small, but he’s surrounded by the most magical halo of fluff - like a perfect little dandelion puff.
Diesel has been joining us for training, and while he’s busy learning all the important skills, he’s also made one thing very clear: he absolutely loves water. Puddles, bowls, rogue splashes… if there’s even a hint of a splash zone, Diesel is already in it.
He’s clever, curious, and full of charm, with a heart-melting smile and just the right amount of mischief. We’re pretty sure he knows exactly how cute he is… and he’s not afraid to use it.
We can’t wait to watch this fluffy little water-lover grow into himself.
22/03/2026
Lilly has officially checked in… and she’s already running the place (in spirit, at least). 🐾
This little Dachshund diva is staying with us while she recovers from a major back operation, combining some well-earned rest with plenty of physio - and, of course, a generous amount of charm.
So far, Lilly has been:
• Perfecting her great escape attempts from her adoring fan club (we’re looking at you, social media manager and Jarrod 👀)
• Whisper-barking at the office staff for “just one more cuddle” (it works every time)
• Strutting her stuff in her very stylish pink harness.
And when mom comes to visit? It’s a full-on tail-wagging, kiss-giving celebration. Honestly, it’s hard to tell who’s happier. Lilly is doing wonderfully so far, taking everything in her (very small but very mighty) stride. We’re so proud of her progress and can’t wait to see her reach all her next milestones.
Stay strong, little sausage, you’ve got this!
19/03/2026
From Woof to Wow! Paws-itive Paws-abilities is proud to announce our new in house grooming service for your fur-babies 🐾
19/03/2026
17/03/2026
Meet Zia… model, trendsetter, and now official first client of our brand-new in-house grooming service.
This very photogenic boy (belonging to our very own Heather) sat like an absolute superstar after his pamper session, patiently allowing us to trial a variety of bowties and… attempted ears (let’s just say, the ears were not his vibe).
Zia has officially set the bar very high as our first grooming tester, and we’re thrilled to announce that grooming is now available at PAWS! 🛁✂️
Our lovely groomer Kathy - an experienced pro with a magic touch - has joined the team and is ready to have your fur-babies looking and feeling their best.
If your doggy or kitty is due for a glow-up (or just wants to rival Zia’s modelling career), get in touch with us to book a grooming session, we promise fewer ear experiments… unless requested 😉
📞 Contact us for more info, or book your session directly with Kathy at: 0816872932
13/03/2026
This month our practice officially turns 18, which means we’re finally old enough to… well… probably still spend our days covered in fur, slobber, and the occasional mysterious substance.
To celebrate, we’ve been taking a little trip down memory lane this week - looking back at where it all started. And by “where it started” we mean our very first practice and treatment rooms, which were run out of a state-of-the-art, fully kitted out, extremely high-tech Wendy house. (If you know, you know. Innovation at its finest.)
Eighteen years later and what a journey it has been. There have been incredible highs and some very tough lows. We’ve navigated personal struggles, overcome illness, said goodbye to some very dear friends, welcomed many new faces, and watched this little dream grow in ways we never could have imagined.
During our recent weekend away, we found ourselves reminiscing about the past, this inspired us (mainly our determined and stubborn social media gal) to go digging through old photos once we got back, putting faces back to memories, and remembering the moments that shaped us. Of course, what started as a quick look turned into a full nostalgia spiral… because once you open the photo box you absolutely must stare at every single picture and newspaper clipping for an hour instead of doing the filing you originally planned.
But looking back reminded us of something special: through all the changes, we’re still here. Still building connections. Still showing up every day to care for the animals we love and cherish.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of our story over the past 18 years - the humans, the animals, and yes… even the Wendy house.
Here’s to many more years ahead🐾❤
13/03/2026
Meet Bailey - our current VIP guest, professional cuddle distributor, and all-round fluffy superstar. 🐾
Bailey is staying with us for a little while for cage rest and rehabilitation after her recent back operation. She’s recovering beautifully, although the surgery did leave her sporting what can only be described as a very fashionable landing strip shaved down her back. We like to think she’s starting a bold new trend in canine hairstyles.
Despite the temporary haircut, Bailey remains absolutely gorgeous - with the fluffiest fur, the sweetest little face, and a very dashing bandana that she wears like a true style icon.
Her favourite hobbies include accepting cuddles, charming absolutely everyone she meets, and reminding us all why we love what we do. She is a gentle, loving girl who adores people… and is very much adored right back.
There is, however, a small developing situation: our social media manager has become rather attached and Bailey may be in serious danger of being quietly loaded into the car and taken home. (We are monitoring this closely)
For now, Bailey will continue focusing on the important work of healing, resting, and collecting as many cuddles as medically possible.
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Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation (also often referred to as Veterinary Physiotherapy) is the treatment of dysfunction in the musculoskeletal and neuro-muscular systems as well as the maintenance of optimal function and the prevention of dysfunction. Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary specialists and surgeons and the goal of our profession is to maintain, restore and maximise optimal movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan of an animal.
In general, most of the animals being referred for physiotherapy include horses, dogs and cats, but we are often we are fortunate to treat and array of other species as well.
What makes veterinary rehabilitation such an important aspect of the recovery process is patients that undergo surgery, such as fractures or ruptures of the cruciate ligament, or neurological conditions, have changes to cartilage, bone, muscle, tendons, and ligaments. For example, dogs may lose one-third of their muscle mass in the rear limbs following surgery for a cranial cruciate ligament rupture and it may take over one year to regain the lost muscle tissue. In some case, complete recovery may not occur.
The use of physical rehabilitation is based on the principle of Active Recovery. In abbreviated form, the body and injury will recover faster with controlled activity than with complete rest (passive recovery). Through controlled activity, tissues of the body maintain elasticity and higher levels of functioning. This is true of muscles as well as articular cartilage. Patients that are involved in physical rehabilitation tend to recover quicker, maintain more muscle mass and lose less motion of their joints. This translates into the patient returning to normal activities sooner than patients that use the passive recovery method.
Treatment ideally takes place in consultation with the animal’s veterinarian.
As with Physiotherapy for humans after surgery, trauma or injuries, the benefits of Physical Rehabilitation for animals are just as great. Benefits would include:
Increased speed of recovery
Positive psychological effects for the pet and owner
Improved performance and quality of movement
Increased strength and endurance
Improved biomechanics and flexibility
Reduced pain
Is a non-invasive approach
Minimal complications
Prevention of further injury through owner education
Common conditions that we see in Practice that benefit from Veterinary Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy can be categorized in a few ways.
Front and Rear Limb Orthopedic Conditions, Neurologic Disorders, Geriatric Patients, Osteoarthritis, and related conditions. Pre-and Post-Operative Cases, Weight Management.
Veterinary Physiotherapy modalities that we use as part of a successful rehabilitation program would include, but is not limited to the following: Ortho-or-Neuro Evaluation, Hydrotherapy, Electrotherapy, Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Therapeutic Exercises, Land-based Treadmill, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Nutrition.
At Paws-itive Paws-abilities, we work closely with our referring Veterinarians and have over the past 13 years built a professional and trust relationship with these Vets, Surgeons and Specialist. Being accredited by SAVC, and members of SAAPRA, you can rest assured that your beloved companion is in skilled and experienced hands.
As we live up to our Mission Statement, we strive to contribute to the rehabilitation, improved wellbeing and the best physical and mental condition possible of each patient encountered, by absolute fortitude, dedication, passion, love and dignity to achieve this. We are proud of our work and our world class facility in Centurion, Gauteng.
