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PAWS4Rehab PAWS 4 Rehab provides expert canine physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, and wellness services in Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty. By appointment only.

Helping dogs recover, strengthen, and thrive. DM us to book or learn more!

We’ve been busy baking something for our four-legged friends… well, Raeleen has! 😂🐾You might remember our little sneak p...
15/10/2026

We’ve been busy baking something for our four-legged friends… well, Raeleen has! 😂🐾

You might remember our little sneak peek a while back, and we’re getting closer to having our very own homemade dog treats available at P4R! 🦴🍪

Raeleen has been working away on a couple of recipes, using ingredients like peanut butter, banana, oats and a little honey 🍯

We’ve got two flavours in the works so far, and we have a feeling there are going to be some VERY willing taste testers around the clinic 😂

We’re just getting the last few things sorted before they’re ready to hit the shelves, but we can’t wait to share them with you!

Keep an eye out, we’ll have more details (and some proper photos of the finished treats!) coming soon 💙🐶

How good is your dog’s balance? 🐾It’s probably not something you think about too often, but balance, coordination and mo...
14/10/2026

How good is your dog’s balance? 🐾

It’s probably not something you think about too often, but balance, coordination and mobility are SO important for dogs, and they’re things we can actually work on improving!

Just like us, dogs rely on lots of little muscles to keep themselves steady, support their joints and adjust to different surfaces and movements.

And it’s not just important for dogs recovering from injuries either. Young dogs, active dogs, working dogs and our older dogs can all benefit from exercises that help build strength, balance and body awareness.

Think about all the things your dog does in a day. Getting in and out of the car, running around the backyard, walking over uneven ground, jumping, turning, playing… there’s a lot more going on than just putting one foot in front of the other!

We love incorporating balance and coordination work into our rehab programmes, and sometimes something as simple as standing on a balance cushion can be a really useful exercise when it’s appropriate for that dog.

The trick is choosing the right exercises for their ability and making sure they’re doing them properly, rather than just making things harder or wobblier 😂

It’s something worth working on throughout your dog’s life, not just when they’re injured 💙

Two puppies are better than one… right? 🐶🐶It sounds like a pretty great idea. They already love each other, they’ll alwa...
08/10/2026

Two puppies are better than one… right? 🐶🐶

It sounds like a pretty great idea. They already love each other, they’ll always have someone to play with, and surely having a friend will make settling into their new home easier?

But this is actually something we generally recommend thinking twice about.

You may have heard the term “littermate syndrome”. It’s used to describe some of the issues that can happen when two puppies of a similar age grow up together and become overly reliant on each other.

They can struggle with being separated, find it harder to build confidence on their own, become more focused on each other than their humans during training, and sometimes develop problems between themselves as they get older.

It doesn’t happen to every pair of littermates, and “littermate syndrome” isn’t actually a formal diagnosis.
Similar issues can happen with two unrelated puppies of the same age too.

The big thing is that puppies need a LOT of individual learning while they’re growing up. Their own walks, training, socialisation, new experiences and time away from the other puppy.

So if you’re looking at a litter and thinking maybe we should just take two… it’s definitely worth knowing what you’re signing yourself up for first.

And if you already have two littermates, this isn’t a “you’ve done the wrong thing” post!
Just make sure they’re getting plenty of opportunities to experience the world separately as well as together 💙🐾

Our new D’Lujo Calendula Balm is one of those little pots we think is pretty handy to have around when you own a dog 🐕Ma...
06/10/2026

Our new D’Lujo Calendula Balm is one of those little pots we think is pretty handy to have around when you own a dog 🐕

Made right here by the team behind Paws 4 Rehab, it contains just four ingredients: Calendula officinalis, olive oil, beeswax and vitamin E.

Calendula has traditionally been used topically to soothe and support the skin, so we created this balm for those little areas of dry or irritated skin, localised itching, and general skin support when your dog needs it.

We’re pretty proud to see something we’ve made ourselves sitting on the shelves in the clinic 🥹

You’ll start seeing more from D’Lujo Botanicals over the coming months too. We’ve been quietly working away behind the scenes on a few things, and this little balm is just the beginning 👀

Calendula Balm is available in the clinic now 🐾🌿

Not sure whether it’s suitable for what’s going on with your dog? Bring it up next time you’re in or flick us a message and we can have a chat.

Getting told your dog needs “six weeks of rest” sounds simple enough… until you actually have to do it 😂This is somethin...
30/09/2026

Getting told your dog needs “six weeks of rest” sounds simple enough… until you actually have to do it 😂

This is something we see quite a bit. Your dog starts feeling better, they’re getting frustrated with being restricted, and it becomes VERY tempting to loosen the rules a little earlier than planned.

We get it. Keeping an active dog quiet for weeks is REALLY hard!

But one of the biggest things we want owners to remember is that feeling better doesn’t necessarily mean they’re finished healing.

We’ve seen dogs end up needing a much longer recovery because they’ve done too much too soon, whether that’s running, jumping, slipping, getting back to walks too quickly or simply having too much uncontrolled movement around the house.

So if you know your dog has surgery coming up, prepare for the recovery part too. Ask questions, get your house sorted, get the right equipment and find out exactly what their restrictions are going to look like.

And if you’re sitting at home right now with a dog on crate rest who is absolutely LOSING their mind… we see you 😂💙

It’s not forever. Stick with it 🐾

24/09/2026

We love seeing our furry friends arrive so excited for their physio sessions (and lots of treats and pats of course ❤️) 🐶

We get asked ALL the time which harnesses we use and recommend, so here you go 🐾We absolutely love the Ruffwear harnesse...
23/09/2026

We get asked ALL the time which harnesses we use and recommend, so here you go 🐾

We absolutely love the Ruffwear harnesses and Paws 4 Rehab is an official stockist 🐕‍🦺

We keep both the Flagline and Web Master designs in the clinic. Both have handles, which we love for giving your dog a little extra support when they need it, and we stock a range of sizes and colours. We can also fit them properly for you in the clinic, because the right fit really does matter.

For dogs who need more substantial support, particularly with reduced mobility, after surgery or as they get older, we also stock the Help ’Em Up Harness, which provides support through both the front and back of the body.

One thing we’re pretty big on is staying away from cheap, poorly designed harnesses. We’ve seen some that sit in completely the wrong places or restrict the way a dog’s shoulders and body can move. For a healthy dog that’s not ideal, but for a dog who is injured, older, or recovering from surgery, getting the fit and design right is even more important.

If you’re not sure which harness would suit your dog, come and see us. We can help you choose the right style and size and make sure it’s fitted properly 💙

And if you’re not local, we can ship them too! Send us a message and we can help you work out what you need.

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34 Gateway Drive Coastlands
Whakatane
3090

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+6421817633

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