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All about Active Pet

The Old School

Active Pet HQ at The Old School, Coleshill, Bucks

We’ve been here a while

Philippa opened the clinic in 2013 as she saw an urgent need for pets to have rehabilitation.  At that time, rehabilitation and physiotherapy for dogs and cats was quite a new thing.  However there is now increasing scientific evidence for the benefits to our pets in their everyday life as well as after accident and injury.

Running a rehabilitation clinic for such a long time means that we have seen most conditions.  We know what works and what doesn’t and can advise on the options that best suit you and your pet.  If your dog or cat does have a condition we haven’t seen before that isn’t a problem either.  We have access to all the latest information and have a great support network of specialists we liase with on a regular basis.  This means you know your pet is getting the most up to date treatments.   

All the services you need under one roof

It is still pretty rare in the UK for Vets to offer rehabilitation as a stand alone service.  Some of the big referral hospitals have a rehabilitation department but it is unusual for general veterinary practices to have one.  Some veterinary practices have access to laser, some have vets who do acupuncture, and some have external practitioners who visit the practice.  This means that your pet may see one person for one treatment and have to go somewhere else for another.
 
Having a Veterinary Surgeon trained in all aspects of rehabilitation and pain management means that treatment advice is simpler and easier to follow.  It helps to reduce costs and time as everything can take place under one roof.  We can often combine treatments in one visit so your pet doesn’t have to have multiple appointments.
 

A fantastic building and gorgeous, easy access location

Active Pet is set on an old farm site.  The buildings around are listed and we look out onto green fields.  Parking is just outside so you and your pet don’t need to walk far once you get here.  Our clinic is located about 10 minutes away from Amersham and Beaconsfield and close to the M40 junction 2.

Inside the clinic we have non-slip floors, ideal for those pets who are a little bit wobbly.  There is an enormous padded mat in the treatment room so your pet can comfortably lie down (and it helps our knees too!) and enjoy their treatment.  Water is always available if your pet is thirsty.  And as long as it’s ok with you then we have treat stations throughout the building.  All our patients love coming for a visit…though it may be because they get spoilt with treats and cuddles.  But hey, if our patients are happy and enjoy coming then who are we to argue?  We do keep an eye on waistlines though and have low calorie treats as standard.

Access to the underwater treadmill has been devised with your pet’s comfort in mind.  We can change the access in and out of the hydrotherapy treadmill so that it can be via steps or a ramp.  The treadmill is glass the whole way around so your pet can see out, helping to reduce any anxiety about unfamiliar surroundings.

We are a small clinic offering a personalised service

Some people like the hustle and bustle of a big clinic that sees lots of patients and that’s absolutely fine if you do.  We prefer the personal touch and most dogs and cats settle better in a quiet environment.  We try and organise it so that there are no extra people or pets in the building while your dog and cat is being treated.  This means no distractions, noises and smells enabling them to relax and benefit the most from their treatments.

It also allows us to get to know you and your pet better.  We can find out what their likes and dislikes are and make sure they are accommodated at each of their visits.  Seeing the same person at each visit helps your pet be more relaxed and removes the need to repeat yourself and your pet’s history at each visit.

Think that your pet is going to be an Active Pet?

If you have enjoyed finding more about us and think we will be a good fit for you and your pet then do get in contact.  We love meeting new people and pets and helping them feel more comfortable and be more active.  It makes us feel as good as your dog or cat does!

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