Sarah Oxley Veterinary Physiotherapy

27/03/2025

Little Comet receives regular physiotherapy. He's such a special boy!

09/10/2023

Please read this little Vlei ratty's story and how you can help her (if you're able to). Thank you!

25/07/2023

12/01/2023

11/12/2022

Please note I will be taking a break from the 17th of December to the 8th of January.

Thank you to all my clients and patients for a wonderful year! 😊

03/12/2022

A Christmas gift list worth buying from. All the products on this list includes donations to NPO registered rescues. Please support if you are able 😊

PaleoPet’s Classic Complete Beef Meal is made from the finest South African beef, with a free-range duck bone base. The formulation contains 80% beef and duck and 20% raw vegetables and fruits. We have a range of meals to suit every type of dog, big or small, young or old. Our products are tested ...

07/11/2022

Meet Zoe

She is a 2 year old Corgi. Zoe dislocated her elbow and had a bandage applied to her right front limb. Unfortunately the bandage became wet and constricted the circulation to her paw resulting in necrosis (tissue death). Her vet performed several operations to save the paw, but she unfortunately lost two digits and has significant scar tissue in the paw. Recent radiographs show early onset arthritis in the paw.

Sarah was initially consulted since Zoe struggles to walk on hard surfaces and to walk without limping.

Treatment goals for Zoe
- Address pain in the affected paw
- Mobilize scar tissue around the affected area
- Address compensation
- Weight management
- Improve overall strength and stability

These goals are addressed by:

- Soft tissue release of muscles and fascia
- Low Level Laser Therapy
- Passive range of motion and mobilisation of digits
- Nail trimming
- Targeted exercises

Zoe continues to see Sarah weekly for management and support. Zoe enjoys her time with Sarah and is showing improvement in her biomechanics, movement and comfort levels of the paw.

When your animal needs bandages, casts or braces please check them often and keep dry unless instructed otherwise. Contact your vet or vet physio should you have any concerns.

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04/11/2022

Happy Veterinary Physiotherapist Day to all my fellow Vet Physios!

I absolutely adore my job. I love seeing the progress in my patients on a daily basis.

Thank you to all my clients for your support and trust in me. I look forward to continued growth and healing for your special furry (and sometimes feathery) children.

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31/10/2022

Meet Tyson

He is a 6 year old Pitbull/Staffie/Boxer mix that had two Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) surgeries to correct torn cruciate ligaments. Sarah was contacted to help with pre-operative preparation and post-surgery recovery.

Treatment goals for Tyson:
- Aid healing of surgical sites
- Address pain and reduce range in bilateral stifle joints
- Address atrophy of hindquarters
- Support weight loss
- Address compensatory muscular pain

These goals were addressed by:
- Soft tissue release of muscles and fascia throughout his body
- Laser Treatment
- Underwater treadmill sessions at Animal Physical Rehab at Blue Cross Veterinary Hospital
- Targeted exercises

Tyson has continued to see Sarah for treatment on a weekly basis. He has lost a significant amount of weight which has benefitted his recovery journey, by reducing not only weight and impact on the joints, but also the negative effects that being overweight has on the whole body. Sarah and his dedicated owners continue to work on building up his muscle strength so that he can work towards daily walks that he loves so much. He has been able to start going on walks, but due to his excitement levels at the start of the walk he fatigues quickly.

If your pet has an upcoming surgery it is well worth consulting with a vet physio or speaking to your vet about the benefits of physio pre-op care and post-op support.

30/10/2022

Great little vet record books for your pets!