Two New Services for 2018!

We are pleased to announce two new services offered by The Charlesworth Veterinary Surgery.

Physiotherapy

During the second half of 2017 we tested a physiotherapy program for use in general practice and found it to be very effective at improving arthritic dogs’ mobility and quality of life. These are two testimonials from clients who used the service last year.

“Sam could no longer jump up anywhere and he was miserable around the house rather than taking interest as he had in the past. He then started to get concerned about simple small height jumps. He had to give some serious assessment as to whether or not he could make it over the 100mm high thresholds into the house and whether or not he felt agile enough to make it upstairs.

Five months later, Sam can now do most things he used to do a few years ago, like jumping up on to the sofa. That’s a height of 420mm (16½”), far higher than the 100mm threshold he worried about back in May. His whole demeanour has reverted back to his younger days. Almost puppy like sometimes.

Taking him for that first check-up was one of the best things we could have done for him but thanks to the advice and help given by the Charlesworth Vets staff he’s a lot happier dog nowadays.”

“Jess visited the vet's with lameness to her back legs. After a discussion we agreed to give physio a go. As Jess is 13 and already tried aqua-therapy we thought it would help. She has had an intense programme which we continued at home. The staff are knowledgeable and patient. Jess is very nervous about the vets and shows stress under treatment however she has been shown nothing but respect and love by both Peg and Rachel. She’s now lost weight and has a spring in her step again.”

Please click on the link https://drive.google.com/open?id=16HXb7cvV9UEwoKOJSD4JJ7tXcxyUftkOA7evX8kNvaA

to view the brochure for the clinic. If you think you dog might benefit then please initially make an appointment with the vet for assessment.

Laser Therapy

We are trialling a therapeutic laser for 3 weeks starting on the 22nd January. Medical laser technology is something that is now used widely by physiotherapists and also has benefits with regard to wound healing and some other conditions.

A limited number of appointments are now available for the three week trial. During the trial the treatments will be free.

This trial is particularly suitable for dogs on long term medications for arthritis. If your dog is on metacam, loxicom, onsior, carprieve, tramadol or gabapentin they may benefit from laser therapy.

For more details click here. http://www.k-laser.com/pet-owners