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Browns Veterinary Physiotherapy Canine physio home visits in Cumbria & D&G 🐾
🐾 Not sure if your dog is sore? https://rb.gy/zewpxi

My free guide, Is Your Dog Hiding Pain?, shows you the subtle signs most owners miss, with a home checklist you can do in minutes. Professional, insured veterinary physiotherapist covering South West Scotland and North Cumbria and a Member of Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP) (www.ramp.org) and Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAP) (www.irvap.org.uk/).

20/10/2026

This is why paw licking gets missed 🐾

Most people ask why their dog is licking. The better question is where.

👉 Several paws, red or itchy skin: often skin-related, so check with your vet.
👉 The same paw or wrist, over and over: can be a dog soothing discomfort.
👉 Licking after walks, or alongside stiffness or slowing down: worth a proper look.

Dogs are brilliant at hiding discomfort, and licking can be one of the quiet signs.

I’m Mel. I trained in both equine and canine physiotherapy, and now I work only with dogs.

Comment GUIDE and I’ll send you my free guide, Is my dog hiding pain?

You were right to notice — let’s actually look properly.

Spot the differences! Well I was trying to create a picture of me and Nora for my new 'PET DETECTIVE' series, but AI has...
21/09/2026

Spot the differences!

Well I was trying to create a picture of me and Nora for my new 'PET DETECTIVE' series, but AI has improved me beyond recognition, despite me asking for more wrinkles etc!

Can you spot the other differences (lol, apart from the obvious one mentioned above!)

Comment below

What an absolute cracker of a day at Greystoke Castle, Penrith yesterday! 🐴Huge thanks to Serena Lydall for lending me t...
17/08/2026

What an absolute cracker of a day at Greystoke Castle, Penrith yesterday! 🐴

Huge thanks to Serena Lydall for lending me the amazing Dotty for the ride - she was an absolute star.

Fred, Dotty and General (Joanne Quayle) all had a fab time out together... although General may have had a bit more left in the tank than Fred and Dotty by the end, especially on the gallops 😁

Great company, amazing scenery, and very tired horses (well, two of them anyway). 💚😁

05/08/2026

"Rest them" isn't always the kind thing it sounds like.

Older dog, just out of surgery, vet says rest. Fair enough. But weeks turn into months, because moving them again feels like the risky option.

It isn't. Here's what actually happens instead.

Muscle wastes fast. Joints stiffen. The body genuinely forgets how it used to move. And the longer you wait, the harder it is to get back.

Rest has its place — I'm not saying skip it. But it's targeted movement that rebuilds strength, keeps joints working, and hands your dog their confidence back.

Every dog is different. But I've watched it happen again and again — owners stop guessing, start moving them at the right pace, in the right way, at the right time, and the dog comes back to life.

Small changes now. Big difference later.

Comment Checklist if you would like my FREE Dog Mobility Checklist.

05/08/2026

Whether your dog's a puller or you've spotted a limp, it might be the same thing showing up in two different ways.

Pulling on the lead often gets written off as bad manners or excitement. But if your dog's pulling harder on one side, or their walking style has changed, it's worth a proper look, not just more training.

Here's why it matters more than people think. A dog who pulls unevenly is often compensating, shifting weight away from a leg or shoulder that doesn't feel quite right. Left unaddressed, that compensation pattern can start affecting other joints and muscles too, the body finds ways to cope, but coping isn't the same as being sound. What starts as an odd pulling habit can end up as a much bigger picture further down the line.

A limp is the obvious one. But it doesn't have to be dramatic to matter. A slight hitch, a bit of hesitation on stairs, favouring one leg after rest, these are all the same conversation as pulling. Just quieter.

Both can point to something going on in the shoulder or front leg, things like early joint changes, muscle compensation, or old strain that never quite resolved.

Every dog is different, but the earlier these patterns get picked up, the easier they usually are to sort.

👉 If any of this sounds familiar, book an assessment (link in bio), it's worth ruling in or out early.

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04/08/2026

Here's how to spot the three daily signals your dog is quietly telling you they're uncomfortable.

1. Watch the morning routine. If your dog takes a moment to stretch or moves slowly for the first few minutes after waking, that's not just stiffness from sleeping.

2. Notice the walk pace. When your dog used to pull ahead and now trails behind or stops more frequently, they're managing pain we can address with the right approach.

3. Pay attention before stairs or the car. That brief hesitation, the extra look up before committing, the slight shift in how they position themselves?

Here's what changes everything: small adjustments now create a big difference later. Your dog doesn't have to live with hidden discomfort just because they're aging.

Comment 'CHECKLIST' and I'll send you my dog mobility checklist. It'll help you get a clear picture of what's really going on, so you can give them the expert care they deserve.

Because aging doesn't have to mean suffering.

Don't miss these dog mobility clues. Your dog's comfort is paramount, and sometimes, the signs of discomfort are incredi...
03/08/2026

Don't miss these dog mobility clues.

Your dog's comfort is paramount, and sometimes, the signs of discomfort are incredibly subtle. We often attribute changes in movement to 'just getting older' or 'personality quirks,' but these can be quiet indicators of underlying mobility issues.

Learning to recognize these early signs empowers you to be your dog's best advocate. An early assessment can make a big difference later, helping you support their long-term health and mobility. My free dog mobility checklist helps you understand what to look for.

Ready to get a clear picture of your dog's mobility? Comment 'CHECKLIST' below, and I will send you my FREE dog mobility checklist. 🐾

25/07/2026

Which of these 5 movements did your puppy do this morning?

Your puppy's morning routine is full of quiet signals.

🐾 The morning stretch — front legs forward, bum in the air
🌀 The full body shake — nose to tail wiggle
💨 The zoomies — absolutely no reason, full speed
🥺 The slow blink stare — directly into your soul before breakfast
🐶 The roll — full back scratch on the carpet

If your pup did all 5 — their body is feeling GOOD. These are natural movement patterns that tell us a lot about how a dog feels physically.

Drop the number in the comments 👇

13/07/2026

The body always tells the truth. 💛 ✨
Can you see the sign? There are actually a few signs that I can see, but the main one is the slight shift and skip on the left back leg.

When I assess your dog, I am looking for the slight signs such as the one in this video, the small shift and skip which is tyying to shift pain. When I put my hands on your dog, I am feeling for the things they are hiding or compensating for.

The slight shift in weight when I touch their hip.
The shallow breath when I press their shoulder.
The way they turn their head just slightly away when I reach for their back leg.

They are not being dramatic. They are doing what dogs do best , getting on with it.

And we call it ageing. Or a quiet day. Or just their personality.

But the body always tells the truth.

If something feels off with your dog, trust that feeling. You know them better than anyone. The way they hesitate at the stairs. The slower pace on the morning walk. The shift from playful to preferring the sofa.

These are not always age. Sometimes they are pain.

Every dog is different. But early assessment means a clearer picture, and a clearer picture means something can be done.

I have put together a simple mobility checklist , the exact things I look for during a home visit, broken down so you can check your own dog comfortably at home.

Comment CHECKLIST and I will send it to you.

10/07/2026

Tip 5: Harness fit that frees the shoulders

Choose a Y-front harness to avoid shoulder restriction.

Fit check: two fingers under neck and girth, straps sitting flat, no rubbing behind elbows or across the chest.

Re-check weekly as they grow, and watch for free shoulder movement with no chafing after walks.

Follow Browns Vet Physio for gentle puppy development tips 💛

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