Ehrlich Animal Hospital & Arthritis Therapy Center
Rehabilitation for Dogs, Cats & Pets
If your pet is suffering from an injury or illness related to the neurologic and musculoskeletal systems, physical rehabilitation can be extremely beneficial.
Overview
Rehabilitation services are vital to ensuring that your pet can eventually regain their comfortability in order to live a happy and healthy life. We can create and implement a rehabilitation plan for your pet to help them recover from an injury, manage a condition, and increase mobility.
Why would my pet need rehabilitation?
Most pet owners decide that veterinary rehabilitation is necessary for their pet after an injury or to manage their pet’s chronic health condition. It is important to note, however, that your pet does not need to be in any immediate pain to consider the benefits of rehabilitation services. Rehabilitation has been particularly useful in reducing and managing pain, improving athletic performance, treating injury, reducing the risk of further injury, restoring and maintaining movement and mobility, as well was improving the overall daily functions of your pet.
When should I consider physical therapy for my pet?
If your pet is suffering from pain due to an injury or chronic health condition, rehabilitation may be the answer. Although pain related symptoms are the most common indicators of a need for rehabilitation, if your pet is not living as comfortably as they could be, rehabilitation should be considered.
How does physical therapy work?
Based on the condition of your pet, our veterinarians will create and implement a rehabilitation plan to restore mobility and eliminate any pain your pet may be feeling. We may recommend any of the following for rehabilitation treatment.
-Thermotherapy
-Treadmill work
-Electrode stimulation
-Exercise programs
-Massage
-Hydrotherapy
-Splinting
-Drug therapy
-Laser therapy
-Joint mobilization
-Orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices
-Trigger point therapy
As your pet progresses, our team will keep careful records and make any necessary adjustments to ensure the rehabilitation process is successful. Pain medications can also be prescribed if necessary.
With advanced equipment and progressive methodology, we dedicate ourselves to providing the best possible rehabilitation service for your dog, cat, or other animal. Every test, decision, and treatment is customized to the specific needs of your pet so that they can manage their condition or recovery and live out their happy, healthy life.
