North Paws Rehabilitation Referrals

North Paws Rehabilitation Referrals is a veterinary rehabilitation centre in Thirsk focused on pain management and rehabilitation for dogs, rather than a general vet practice. Its facilities include a swimming pool, an underwater treadmill, Class 4 K-Laser equipment, and ACPAT-registered physiotherapy, alongside a pain clinic, acupuncture, and 3D scanning. Recent reviews continue to highlight tailored treatment plans for arthritis, mobility support, and recovery before and after orthopaedic surgery.

Services

•Hydrotherapy using both a swimming pool and underwater treadmill. Recent reviews describe dogs attending for swim sessions, treadmill work, and longer-term maintenance visits after improvement.
•Laser therapy with Class 4 K-Laser equipment. Owners often mention laser alongside hydrotherapy for arthritis, joint pain, and post-operative recovery.
•Physiotherapy and pain management, including ACPAT-registered physiotherapy and a pain clinic for dogs needing mobility or comfort support.
•Acupuncture and 3D scanning are also listed among the clinic’s rehabilitation services.
•Orthopaedic rehabilitation and prehabilitation, with review examples including prehab before TPLO, rehab after TPLO, support after cruciate surgery, and ongoing rehab after Achilles tendon repair and complications.
•Referral-based care appears to be a core part of how the clinic works, with owners mentioning being referred by their vet.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Natalie is mentioned repeatedly in reviews for close assessment, practical guidance, and ongoing support during complex recovery cases. Owners also describe her taking the lead in treatment planning and spotting when a dog needed to go back to their vet for further investigation.
•Rhiannon and Claire are thanked by name for patient handling during hydrotherapy, especially helping a dog who was initially frightened of the water become comfortable with swim sessions.

Reviews

North Paws Rehabilitation Referrals has a 5.0-star Google rating from 20 reviews.

•Recent reviews often focus on arthritis and mobility support in older dogs, with owners describing dogs becoming more active, happier on walks, and less stiff after hydrotherapy and laser treatment.
•Surgery-related rehab is a recurring theme, including TPLO prehab and rehab, recovery after cruciate surgery, and longer-term support after a difficult Achilles tendon repair.
•Owners frequently mention individualised plans and practical advice, including changes to home routines and adjusting between treadmill work and swimming depending on what suited the dog best.
•The team is regularly praised for calm, patient handling, especially with dogs nervous around water, and for being supportive and realistic throughout treatment.

Reviews for North Paws Rehabilitation Referrals

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 20 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Hannah Cusack

9 months ago

Very specific care of my dogs condition throughout. They were all also very patient with him as he began very afraid of the water and not can’t wait to go for his swims. He’s made such an improvement since being with them. Can’t thank them enough, particularly Rhiannon and Claire.

George Gill

Tony

10 months ago

The team at North Paws Rehab are amazing. They have worked wonders on our old lab through a combination of laser treatment and hydrotherapy. They know their stuff, and clearly love the dogs too! Thanks!

Lucy Westley

North Paws have revitalised my dog. I originally contacted them for Hydrotherapy but the laser therapy has been a game changer. He has gone from an 'old' dog plodding and shufflying around to a dog that now trots and loves his walks again. The staff are knowledgeable and realistic and balance the dogs health with the financial impact. I HIGHLY recommend North Paws!

Iain Blair

11 months ago

I have a wonderful 13 year old springer and she has been showing signs of arthritis and joint issues. Like many owners her health and wellbeing is my top priority. My vet referred us to North Paws and I am so glad I found them. From the first meeting and assessment I had great confidence they were a good fit for my dog and myself. Great knowledge, professionalism, capability and care. I am realistic about the challenges ahead but through North Paws approach I have a great deal of confidence that she is in the best of hands. We are early into the treatment plan, but the signs are very encouraging. I expect that North Paws will be a regular and important part of our future. In addition to the direct treatment I have made many changes to our home and routine on their advice. All of this focused on improving and maintaining my dog’s wellness and quality of life. My dog took a real liking to Natalie, one of the experienced team and I am very pleased she is able to take the lead in her treatment. I highly recommend North Paws both for your pets and their owners!

Ross Harrison

Absolutely fantastic, our dog has had prehab before a TPLO and rehab after and couldn’t be happier, everyone has been superb for Rodger every step of the way 😁👍

jayne adam

1 year ago

I really cannot recommend North Paws enough. I met Natalie and her team a year ago when looking for laser treatment for my Bernese Mountain Dog, Poppy, following cruciate surgery. Poppy had hurt herself so went along for treatment. As soon as Natalie saw Poppy, she recommended we went back to our vets as she thought there was something else going on. Fast forward a month and we had the diagnosis that her Achilles tendon was damaged and needed surgical repair. The past year has been hard for Poppy following the surgery, as her leg got infected and the repair failed, resulting in the implant being removed and her being fitted with an orthotic brace. Throughout all this, Natalie has been there for us all and I truly believe we’d have lost Poppy if it wasn’t for her. The laser treatment is outstanding, the advice and emotional support is second to none. Poppy is finally doing well is now able to do two swim sessions a week, alongside her laser treatments, and it’s all down to North Paws……thank you from the bottom of our hearts

Caroline Olive

2 years ago

I have been taking my 11 and 12 year old pups for the last 5 months. Main issue was to improve older dogs mobility as he had been struggling, despite monthly jabs at vets. He started on underwater treadmill but when he realised his sister was getting to swim and he preferred that we changed. In Dec we started laser therapy as well and all I can say is wow! From a dog who plodded and was not enjoying walks the way he used to we now have a mischievous nearly 13 year old and a dog who is happy with life. We’ve dropped to fortnightly swims and laser just as maintenance but they both love it x