We work with sporting dogs around the world, from arena to farm. Referral is required for dogs with medical conditions or lameness investigation in line with RCVS regulations.
Clinics are held in Wiveliscombe, Somerset and Collumpton, Devon. Prehabvet provides, sports medicine, pain management and rehabilitation services for canines.
Repeat clients are able to book repeat appointments online. If you are a new client, please contact us.
Please note, this course is currently underway but will be re-run due to demand.
As a veterinary-run service, we are able to refer for investigations as needed and keep communication between your medical team up-to-date. Our experience in training and competing with working dogs enables us to pick the right tool for your team, individualised with specialised skills and supervision.
Initial Consultation
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A full report is sent to you and your primary care veterinarian. We can collaborate with your chartered physiotherapist to optimize treatment support.
Recheck + Treatment
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As previous, reports and written instructions are uploaded to your online account.
Your referral veterinarian + chartered physiotherapist will receive an updated report.
Prehab Screen
For those wanting a professional check on their dog:
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This service is for healthy dogs only and does not include diagnosis or treatment.
Dogs with compromised health or non-performing athletes are ineligible and must schedule a full initial consultation.
Treatment Only
We offer soft tissue therapy, and acupuncture-only maintenance treatments.
This is bookable online for:
Read more about how we use acupuncture in maintenance therapy.
For new clients, referral is required to pursue an initial consultation, or any treatment. Please request your primary care veterinarian completes a referral form, and we will be in touch with you to book an appointment on receipt. We can also contact your practice on your behalf.
Online booking is available for active clients (those seen within the past six months), prehabilitation screening and maintenance treatments.
Referral is not required to book a Prehab Screen, where your pet must be healthy and non-compromised to pursue.
Prehabvet is experienced in rehabilitation for a wide range of conditions, from osteoarthritis to complex medical and neurological cases.
As sports competitors and trainers ourselves, our special interests are injury and performance managements. We use a critical eye to evaluate not only movement, but any impact altered mobility on skill.
We also offer tertiary gait analysis and prescription exercise protocols when requested by your veterinary team. We are experienced in working alongside chartered physiotherapists and believe teamwork and communication between all results in better patient outcomes.
If unsure, contact us to book a free phone chat. If Prehabvet is not suitable for your pet, we may be able to help signpost you to further resources.
A copy of your dog’s complete history is reviewed prior to your appointment.
We’ll ask how your dog has been at home, any trends you may have noticed, your main concerns and goals. Dogs will be allowed to become familiar and comfortable with the clinic environment during this discussion.
Your dog’s movement will be evaluated, noting changes from neutral with respect to several biomechnical markers. A full muscle, joint and connective tissue assessment follows and findings will be shared with you.
A treatment plan will be suggested in relation to your goals, diagnosis and findings; we build this plan with you and discuss expectations. If appropriate, treatments such as acupuncture or prescription exercises are started.
We welcome any video of your dog that you may want to share before your appointment. Please bring any favourite treats to help with practicing exercise examples.
A full report will be sent to your referring veterinarian, and uploaded to your online account.
Please let us know if your dog has any behavioural concerns, so that we can help keep them comfortable and plan a hands-off examination as needed. We are not able to see dogs with a significant bite history, or have severe anxiety + aggression.
We typically suggest a recheck in two weeks, to help measure response and keep progressing rehab.
For pain management or acupuncture-only clients, if we are your first step to treatment, this interval may be weekly.
Following, appointments depend on your goals, any underlying injury or disease, and your dog’s progression. We’re happy to talk about what is practical and achievable regarding expectations; a successful treatment plan also needs to work for you, and lifestyle needs to be considered.
We offer Prehab Screens for healthy dogs, to help limit the effect of injury and the activities of daily life – this is available up to twice yearly, and clients can book maintenance soft tissue work or acupuncture (with referral)
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