My Pet Has To Go To Rehab??

The staff at All Creatures Animal Hospital is concerned with the entire health and wellness of your dog. Post surgical rehab for orthopedic cases has always been important but neglected until recently in the veterinary profession. Getting your dog back on his 4 feet is so important after a painful surgical procedure.
At all creatures owners, veterinarians, and Trish Busse our rehab specialist work together to make the recovery as compete as possible at All Creatures Animal Hospital. Trish Busse, Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner holds a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition, Master of Science in Natural Health, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Nutrition. She attended the canine rehabilitation courses at the University of Tennessee. She also has a certification of completion in Canine Massage, Feline Massage, Modalities of the Spine, and Equine Acupressure. Her inspiration is the healing and well-being of your dog.
Life with a dog that has any type of mobility issue is a challenge. Although there are a variety of medications that can be dispensed, there are better results of mobility function when physical therapy is also involved. All Creatures Animal Hospital has recently incorporated canine rehabilitation to help return your dog’s health and function to their best possible level. After an orthopedic procedure, most pets can benefit from some form of rehabilitation. Many older pets have issues that rehab can help with. Some common indications include:

Arthritis of spine, knees, hips, etc Aging (weakness and stiffness)
Intervertebral Disc Disease Chronic Pain
Sports Injuries Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dyslpasia Fracture Repairs
Amputations Ligament Disorders
Tendon Disorders Muscle Disorders
Wobbler’s Syndrome Nerve Injuries

A variety of modalities may be used in your dog’s treatment sessions. Massage, stretching, superficial heating, cryotherapy, cold laser therapy, and therapeutic exercises are some of the services we may use to help enhance your dog’s quality of life. Through a variety of therapy performances and sessions, we work to improve pain-free range of joint motion and flexibility; speed up the recovery process from an injury or surgery; improve endurance and agility; increase muscle mass and strength; reduce lameness; decrease pain; improve daily function; and help prevent further injury.

Call All Creatures today about getting your dog into their first rehabilitation session. We tailor each session to the needs of your pet, helping them return to their full optimal function. 797-7387