Many pet owners may not be familiar with canine rehabilitation — a rapidly growing field that has gained popularity as a holistic treatment option for dogs. Whether used alone or alongside surgical interventions, canine rehabilitation helps to improve your pet’s mobility, strength, and quality of life.

What is Canine Rehabilitation?

Canine rehabilitation is based on the same principles as human physical therapy. It involves a combination of manual therapy, stretching, exercises, and modalities tailored to address your dog’s symptoms and enhance their ability to function. The goal of canine rehab is not just to treat the diagnosis, but to focus on improving your dog’s day-to-day activities and overall well-being.

What Can Canine Rehabilitation Help With?

Canine rehabilitation can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including:

  • Arthritis

  • Post-surgical recovery

  • Neurological conditions

  • Mobility impairments

  • Muscle weakness and pain management

Because we focus on improving function rather than just diagnosing the issue, our approach helps us educate pet owners on how they can actively participate in their dog’s recovery process. Just like in human physical therapy, owners are given home exercises to be completed between appointments, which contributes to the best outcomes for your pet.

Benefits of Canine Rehabilitation

Similar to the benefits of human physical therapy, canine rehab offers a variety of advantages, including:

  • Increased strength and mobility

  • Decreased pain and inflammation

  • Improved gait and posture (such as reduced limping)

  • Improved flexibility

  • Decreased risk of re-injury

  • Decreased muscle tension

  • Improved relaxation

  • Increased conditioning and endurance

  • Weight loss assistance

Our goal is to improve your dog’s overall quality of life and help them feel their best so they can enjoy daily activities with less discomfort and more mobility.

How We Can Help Your Dog

If you believe your dog could benefit from canine rehabilitation, we would love to discuss their specific situation and provide personalized recommendations. We offer free consultations with our certified canine rehabilitation therapist, where we can evaluate your dog’s needs and create a tailored treatment plan.

Ready to get started? Contact us today to see how our services can improve your dog’s health and mobility.