Animals can benefit from rehabilitation just as much as people can. Rehabilitation can be used for our pets after surgery, an injury or arthritis. There are many components and modalities used in rehabilitation, including hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy involves swimming and walking in the underwater treadmill. When taking your pet to start rehabilitation, make sure that the person who will be…
When it comes to adding a new member to the family there are a lot of things to consider. What kind of pet am I looking for, what breed(s) are compatible with my lifestyle, how much time can I dedicate to my pet etc…One thing to consider would be adopting an older pet. Older pets usually get passed up…
Rehabilitation can be beneficial for older dogs and for dogs in hospice care, rehabilitation can also help many other conditions. I have put together what a typical day can look like at a rehabilitation center. A day in the life of a rehabilitation veterinarian As a rehabilitation veterinarian, we see many different types of cases every day. This is…
The term “laser” stands for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation”, which is a form of light therapy. Therapeutic laser therapy has been used frequently in the hospice setting for pain management, to promote wound healing, and to reduce swelling and inflammation. Laser therapy is non-invasive and very well tolerated by our patients. Many hospitals now have the ability to…
