FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: My dog was recently hit by a car. Is there anything you can do to help him?
A: Absolutely. Depending on the nature and severity of the injuries there are all kinds of modalities we can use to help your animal heal. Massage, stretching, ice, heat, range of motion, assisted exercises, swimming all can be used together or separately to help bring your animal back to normal function.
Q: My dog had its leg amputated. Can you help her walk again?
A: Of course. Massage can be very helpful post-amputation not only around the recently operated area, but sometimes even more importantly on the opposite leg and surrounding muscles. They can develop overuse injuries from having to suddenly start doing all the work and will need extra support to keep strong. Amputees also do very well with swim therapies.
Q: My dog had a stroke and is paralyzed. What should I do?
A: This is our specialty. We have a wealth of information and first hand knowledge in supporting paralyzed animals. We can do a wide range of things to help your dog keep as much muscle tone and function as possible. We usually start them in a Walkabout Harness to keep them as supple as possible and after time some of them move on to the cart. But do not give up hope! Being paralyzed is by no means a death sentence.
Q: My dog is very overweight and sedentary. She has a very hard time getting around. Can you help?
A: While paralysis is our specialty, obesity and exercise are our passions! A huge majority of the animals we work on are overweight and most vets consider it the number one health problem that they see. When you are dealing with an injured animal that is also overweight, it is extremely important to get the weight off to help the animal ambulate. We develop diet and exercise programs for any animal (yes, even diabetic ones) and will work with you to help get your animal back into shape.
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Canine Massage Therapy, Rehabilitation and Swim Therapy
