Case Studies

Our Case Studies below highlight just how much of a difference good rehabilitation has made to these pets’ lives.  The Case Studies follow the journey of each pet, from their initial consultation, through diagnosis, treatment right through to their rehabilitation and new life!

Brooks Humphries

Background

Brooks, an 11 year old labrador was referred to Fitzpatrick Referrals on 3rd July 2008 for assessment of non-specific shivering and apparent lumbar pain.

The owner had owned Brooks since puppyhood and Brooks had been an agility dog. In early 2006 the owner had noticed that, after agility sessions, on the following day Brooks was almost...

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Brooks loves coming here. It has made such a difference to his life.
Brooks' Owner

Sage Kemp

Background

The owner reported that Sage, a 12 year old Dalmation had been suffering with intermittent lameness approximately a year before coming to see us, but this had settled with rest.

Rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament had then been diagnosed affecting the right stifle and the cruciate was subsequently repaired locally. Sage was then referred to Fitzpatrick Referrals...

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The difference the physio has made is wonderful. It’s brilliant. I’m over the moon.
Sage's owner

Chloe Lacroix

Background

Prior to her first visit to us, Chloe, a 14 year old Miniature Long-Haired Dachshund had previous spinal surgery – T12-13 in New York at the Animal Medical Center in 1999, and C3-4 at the Royal Vet College in 2002. Mrs Lacroix had been manually expressing Chloe’s urinary bladder for some time three times daily and was accustomed to this procedure and to...

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Chloe’s weekly swim with Amie is a vital part of what keeps her walking, fit and happy.
Chloe’s Owner

Moriarty Coffey

Background

Moriarty, a four year old Tonkinese cat was referred to Fitzpatrick Referrals on 13th July 2010 having been involved in a suspected road traffic accident. He was missing for a day and then discovered non-ambulatory and in pain.

Condition on Presentation

On presentation Moriarty was subdued and non-ambulatory....

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Moriarty is doing fantastically well. We are really pleased.
Moriarty’s Owner

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