Canine rehabilitation is a new, rapidly growing field in veterinary medicine. Physical therapy is commonplace for humans to insure a faster and better return to function after injury or surgery. Dogs and other small companion animals gain the same benefits. The results for the owner include less pain medication and less vet visits, which means less expense in the long run; not to mention their animal returning to work/show faster, or simply being more comfortable faster.
Patients that undergo surgery – fracture repairs, cruciate rupture, amputations, back issues – have changes to the bone and soft tissue involved which may become permanent without rehab. A common example is that dogs after surgery for cruciate rupture often never regain the muscle mass in the operated leg that was lost to lack of use.
If you want increased speed of recovery with better strength, endurance, and quality of movement, not to mention a happier and less painful animal, then our dog rehabilitation services are for you!
Come visit us at K9 Strong – Animal rehabilitation and conditioning clinic. New patients and their owners are always welcome. Contact Danielle L. Bercier DVM to set up a feline or canine rehab appointment.
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