Rase Rehab

🐾🦴 “Is it just slowing down… or is it pain?” 🦴🐾

We hear this a lot:
💬 “He’s just getting older.”
💬 “She doesn’t want long walks anymore.”
💬 “He sleeps more now.”

But here’s the thing…

Ageing itself isn’t painful. Arthritis is.

Many changes we put down to “slowing down” can actually be subtle signs of discomfort:

⚠️ Hesitating before jumping in the car
⚠️ Taking longer to get up from bed
⚠️ Avoiding stairs
⚠️ Shorter walks than usual
⚠️ Being grumpier when touched
⚠️ Licking at joints
⚠️ Sleeping more but seeming less comfortable

Dogs are incredibly good at adapting. They reduce their activity to avoid pain — which can make it look like normal ageing.

The earlier we recognise these changes, the sooner we can help 💙

With the right combination of:
✅ Weight management
✅ Targeted strengthening
✅ Hydrotherapy
✅ Pain management support
✅ Home adjustments

We can improve comfort, mobility and quality of life — often dramatically.

If you’re not sure whether it’s “just age” or something more, we’re always happy to chat 🐾

📩 [email protected]
📞 01673 842448

🐾🦴 Arthritis: Good Days vs Not-So-Good Days 🦴🐾

If your dog has osteoarthritis, you’ve probably noticed… some days they seem almost back to normal 💙

And other days?
They’re slower getting up.
They hesitate on stairs.
They don’t quite want their usual walk.

This is completely normal. Arthritis isn’t the same every single day — inflammation can fluctuate depending on activity levels, weather, rest, and even excitement (hello zoomies 👀).

✨ A good day might look like:
🐾 Willingness to walk further
🐾 Easier transitions from lying to standing
🐾 Brighter, more playful behaviour

⚠️ A quieter day might look like:
🐾 Stiffness after rest
🐾 Slight lameness
🐾 Slower pace on walks
🐾 Less enthusiasm for jumping or stairs

The goal of rehab and arthritis management isn’t perfection — it’s more good days than bad 💙

With the right combination of:
✅ weight management
✅ controlled exercise
✅ strengthening work
✅ pain management support
✅ hydrotherapy

We aim to stabilise those ups and downs and keep your dog as comfortable and active as possible.

If you’re noticing more bad days creeping in, don’t wait — small adjustments can make a big difference 🐶✨

📩 [email protected]
📞 01673 842448

🐾📈🦴 Recovery Milestones After Orthopaedic Surgery 🦴📈🐾

One of the most common questions we get asked is:
“Is my dog’s recovery on track?” 💙

Every dog heals at their own pace, but recovery after orthopaedic surgery often follows gradual milestones like these:

✨ Early stage (weeks 1–2)
✅ Controlled rest
✅ Short lead walks only
✅ Managing swelling and comfort
✅ Gentle weight bearing beginning

✨ Mid stage (weeks 3–6)
✅ Improved confidence placing the limb
✅ Gradual muscle activation
✅ Controlled strengthening begins
✅ Increased comfort on short walks

✨ Later stage (6+ weeks onwards)
✅ Building strength and endurance
✅ Improved muscle mass
✅ Better balance and stability
✅ Gradual return to more normal activity (under guidance)

Recovery isn’t always perfectly linear — there can be good days and quieter days — and that’s completely normal 🐶💙

The key is controlled progression, consistency, and guidance to protect healing tissues while rebuilding strength safely.

If you’re unsure whether your dog is progressing as expected, we’re always happy to help review and support their rehab plan 🐾

📩 [email protected]
📞 01673 842448

🐾⚖️ Weight Matters — and We’ve Got Support! ⚖️🐾

Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most important things you can do for your dog’s joints and overall comfort — especially if they’re dealing with osteoarthritis, lameness or mobility issues 💙
Excess weight puts extra strain on joints, which can worsen pain and reduce stamina, making movement harder and recovery slower.

That’s why we’re proud to support the Pet Fit Club — a structured weight management programme designed to help pets lose, gain or maintain a healthy weight with professional guidance.

The Pet Fit Club includes:
📌 full health checks
📌 body condition scoring
📌 a personalised diet and exercise plan
📌 follow-up weigh-ins and support to track progress
📌 support with balanced nutrition and lifestyle adjustments
📌 aims to reduce fat while keeping lean muscle — ideal for joint support and mobility.

We’re proud to be a practice that supports this programme, because weight management is such a powerful tool alongside rehabilitation work here at Rase Rehab 🐶💪
👉 If you’d like help reviewing your dog’s weight, joining Pet Fit Club, or building a tailored plan that works with their arthritis or rehab goals — please get in touch!

📩 [email protected]
📞 01673 842448

🦴 Arthramid Treatment for Canine Osteoarthritis – Available at Rase Vets

At Rase Vets, we offer Arthramid joint injections as part of our ongoing commitment to improving comfort and mobility in dogs living with osteoarthritis.

Arthramid is an advanced, long-acting treatment designed to support joint health and help dogs move more comfortably and confidently.

🧬 What is Arthramid?

Arthramid is a specialised hydrogel that is injected directly into the joint by one of our veterinary surgeons, Stacey. It integrates into the joint lining, helping improve joint stability and function over time.

To ensure the injection is placed accurately and comfortably, patients are admitted for a short sedation, making the procedure safe and stress-free.

💥 How Arthramid helps arthritic joints

• Improves joint stability and shock absorption
• Reduces inflammation within the joint
• Improves lubrication and reduces discomfort
• Supports smoother, more comfortable movement

Many dogs experience significant improvement lasting 12 months or longer following treatment.

🐕 Arthramid may benefit dogs with:

• Osteoarthritis
• Stiffness or slowing down
• Ongoing joint pain
• Mobility decline
• Patients also undergoing rehabilitation support

🤝 Rehabilitation support through Rase Rehab

Following joint injections, patients can be supported through Rase Rehab, where tailored physiotherapy and hydrotherapy programmes help improve strength, mobility, and long-term outcomes.

If your dog is showing signs of arthritis or mobility changes, there are options available to help.

📞 Please contact Rase Vets to discuss whether Arthramid may be suitable for your dog.

📍 Rase Vets, Market Rasen

🐾💙 Welcome to our Osteoarthritis (OA) Clinic Consult Area! 💙🐾
We’re proud to introduce our Osteoarthritis (OA) Clinic Consult Area at Rase Rehab 🐶✨
Arthritis can affect dogs of all ages and breeds, and it’s not just about getting older — it’s about comfort, mobility, and quality of life.
Our OA consults are designed to be relaxed, supportive and tailored to your dog’s needs, focusing on:
✅ Pain management and comfort
✅ Mobility support and movement plans
✅ Weight and lifestyle guidance
✅ Joint supplements and nutrition advice
✅ Rehabilitation, strengthening and confidence building
✅ Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy options
Every dog is different, and our aim is to create a plan that helps them move more easily and enjoy life again 💙
📩 To book or find out more:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01673 842448

💦🦴 Why Warm Water Helps Stiff Joints 🦴💦

Warm water isn’t just relaxing… it can be a real game changer for dogs with stiffness, arthritis, or recovering from injury or surgery 💙🐾

In hydrotherapy, the warm water helps by:
✅ Encouraging muscles to relax
✅ Reducing stiffness and improving comfort
✅ Supporting easier movement and joint mobility
✅ Increasing circulation to soft tissues
✅ Allowing controlled exercise with less joint impact

For many dogs, stepping into warm water means they can move more freely and confidently than they can on land — especially when joints are sore or painful 🐶✨

Hydrotherapy is all about safe, supported movement… with waggy tails included 💦🐾

📩 [email protected]
📞 01673 842448

📸🐾 Drop a Pic of Your Dog! 🐾📸

We’re feeling nosey at Rase Rehab… 👀🐶💙

Pop a photo of your dog (or cat!) in the comments below so we can all have a little scroll and smile 🥰🐾

Bonus points for:
✅ muddy paws
✅ sleepy faces
✅ post-walk tongues out
✅ the classic “I’m innocent” look 😇😂

Can’t wait to see them! 💙🐾

🐾⚠️ Slippery Floors: A Hidden Trigger for Stiffness & Arthritis ⚠️🐾

Many dogs struggling with arthritis, weakness, or recovering from surgery find slippery floors one of the hardest things to manage at home 💙

When pets don’t feel stable under their feet, it can lead to:
🐾 slipping or splaying
🐾 hesitating to walk through the house
🐾 reduced confidence and movement
🐾 extra strain on joints and muscles
🐾 increased risk of injury or setbacks

✨ Simple home fixes that can really help:
✅ Non-slip mats or runners in key areas
✅ Rugs on laminate or tile floors
✅ Grip socks / paw grips (if tolerated)
✅ Keeping nails trimmed for better traction
✅ Avoiding rushing or sharp turns indoors

These small changes can make a BIG difference to comfort, confidence and safety 🐶✨

If you’d like advice on making your home more mobility-friendly for your pet, we’re always happy to help 💙🐾

📩 [email protected]
📞 01673 842448

🐾🩻 Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) 🩻🐾

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a condition that affects the discs in the spine and can lead to pain, weakness, difficulty walking, and in some cases paralysis.

It’s most commonly seen in breeds such as Dachshunds, but can affect other dogs too. Early recognition and the right support can make a huge difference 💙

⚠️ Common signs to look out for:
🐾 Shivering, yelping or signs of back/neck pain
🐾 Reluctance to jump, climb stairs or play
🐾 Wobbly walking or weakness in the legs
🐾 Dragging paws or knuckling
🐾 Sudden difficulty standing or walking

Depending on the severity, IVDD may be managed with strict rest and medication, or in more serious cases may require surgical intervention to relieve pressure on the spinal cord.

💙 Rehabilitation is a key part of recovery
At Rase Rehab, we support dogs through their recovery with tailored plans focused on:
✅ safe, controlled movement
✅ strengthening and stability
✅ rebuilding confidence and mobility
✅ supporting long-term comfort and quality of life

If you’re worried your dog may be showing signs of IVDD, please contact us or speak to your vet as soon as possible 🐶💙

🐾🦴 Why the “Other Leg” Can Be at Risk Too 🦴🐾

When a dog is sore or recovering from injury or surgery, they naturally try to protect the painful limb by putting more weight through the other legs.

This is called offloading — and while it’s completely normal, it can sometimes lead to new problems over time 💙

Offloading can cause:
✅ extra strain on the opposite limb
✅ muscle imbalance and compensation
✅ increased stress on joints (hips, knees, elbows)
✅ stiffness and soreness in other areas
✅ risk of injury to the “good” leg

That’s why rehabilitation is so important — we don’t just focus on the injured limb, we support the whole body to encourage safe, balanced movement and reduce compensation patterns 🐶💪

If your dog is recovering from injury or surgery and you’re worried about their movement, we’re here to help 💙🐾

📩 [email protected]
📞 01673 842448

Everyone meet Pip 💦🐾

This beautiful 4-month-old Parsons Jack Russell has already shown us just how determined she is.

Pip was born breech and, as a result, has some movement restrictions affecting her hind limbs. But from the moment she started her hydrotherapy journey, she has approached everything with confidence and the sweetest little attitude.

With regular hydrotherapy sessions and a tailored home exercise programme, she is already coming on in leaps and bounds. Her hind limb movement is improving beautifully, her strength is building, and her coordination is developing week by week. Watching her progress at such a young age is incredibly rewarding.

Early intervention makes such a difference, and Pip’s owners truly are amazing. Their dedication, consistency and commitment to her rehabilitation match my own, and that teamwork is exactly what gives puppies like Pip the very best chance at a strong, active future.

Please join me in welcoming this gorgeous girl to Rase Rehab and wish her all the luck on her journey. Let’s help give this puppy the happy, healthy life she deserves 💙🐶