Rehabilitation Therapy for Pets

Helping your pet regain mobility, strength, and happiness through customized veterinary care.

Canine rehabilitation is the veterinary equivalent of physical therapy for humans. It includes a wide range of techniques designed to:
  • Improve strength and mobility
  • Reduce pain and inflammation
  • Restore function after injury or surgery
  • Prevent injury in active or aging dogs
Treatment plans are tailored to each dog’s needs, and may include therapeutic exercises, underwater treadmill therapy, laser therapy, massage, stretching, PEMF therapy, and more. What Is Canine Rehabilitation?

Top Benefits of Canine Rehab

Speeds Up Recovery After Surgery or Injury

Post-operative care doesn’t stop when the stitches come out. Rehab helps dogs regain muscle strength and range of motion faster after procedures like cruciate ligament repair (TPLO), spinal surgery, or fracture repair. Controlled movement minimizes scar tissue and supports proper healing.

Manages Pain Without Relying on Medications Alone

Rehabilitation uses non-invasive techniques like laser therapy, cold therapy, and manual manipulation to ease discomfort. This is especially helpful for dogs who can’t tolerate NSAIDs or need a more holistic pain management plan.

Improves Mobility in Senior Dogs

Aging doesn’t have to mean immobility. Gentle rehab exercises help older dogs stay strong and stable, reduce the risk of falls, and improve joint function. I often see dogs who were struggling to get up or walk regain confidence and independence after a few sessions.

Helps with Weight Management

Extra pounds put strain on joints, especially in dogs with arthritis or orthopedic issues. Rehab helps safely build muscle and burn calories through low-impact exercise—like underwater treadmill walking—while reducing pressure on painful joints.

Enhances Quality of Life

Pain and reduced mobility can lead to depression, anxiety, or behavior changes in dogs. As they begin to feel better and move more freely, their mood and overall well-being improve. Pet owners often tell me, “It’s like I have my old dog back.”

Supports Athletic Dogs and Working Breeds

Active dogs involved in agility, hunting, or service work benefit from conditioning programs that improve performance and reduce injury risk. Rehab keeps them in peak shape and helps them recover quickly from strains or overuse.

It can be easy to put off going to the vet because your pet seems completely healthy and normal. However, our pets can’t tell us how they’re feeling and, while they may seem perfectly healthy on the outside, there could be an underlying illness brewing. Here are some reasons why pet wellness care is so important for your pet: Specialized Therapies We Offer Our underwater treadmill is highly effective in the healing process following surgery or traumatic injury. Water provides support and stability, allowing your pet to perform proper movement while relieving normal pressure and weight strain in the joints. Underwater Treadmill Electrical stimulation has been shown to relieve pain, reduce muscle atrophy, minimize swelling, and promote healing in both open and closed wounds. Electrical Stimulation Laser therapies have been shown to be exceptionally helpful in combating chronic issues. Laser Therapy Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive method that uses pressure waves to treat various musculoskeletal conditions by stimulating the body’s regeneration process. High-Energy acoustic waves (shock waves) deliver a mechanical force to the body’s tissues. The waves work on a cellular level, releasing proteins that accelerate healing. Shockwave Therapy

Specialized Therapies We Offer

Our underwater treadmill is highly effective in the healing process following surgery or traumatic injury. Water provides support and stability, allowing your pet to perform proper movement while relieving normal pressure and weight strain in the joints.

Electrical stimulation has been shown to relieve pain, reduce muscle atrophy, minimize swelling, and promote healing in both open and closed wounds.

Laser therapies have been shown to be exceptionally helpful in combating chronic issues.

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive method that uses pressure waves to treat various musculoskeletal conditions by stimulating the body’s regeneration process. High-Energy acoustic waves (shock waves) deliver a mechanical force to the body’s tissues. The waves work on a cellular level, releasing proteins that accelerate healing.

Your dog’s journey starts with a comprehensive assessment of their gait, muscle tone, flexibility, and pain level. From there, I create a personalized treatment plan that evolves with their progress. Sessions are typically 30–60 minutes and most dogs enjoy the hands-on attention and gentle exercises. What to Expect During Rehab

Is Canine Rehab Right for Your Dog?

Canine rehabilitation can benefit dogs of all ages, breeds, and activity levels. It’s particularly valuable if your dog:

  • Has arthritis or joint disease
  • Is recovering from orthopedic or neurologic surgery
  • Has suffered a soft tissue or spinal injury

  • Is overweight or deconditioned
  • Has mobility issues due to age

If you’re seeing changes in your dog’s ability to move, play, or enjoy daily life, rehab could be a game-changer.

Continuing Care at Home

We help develop treatments that you can continue at home once in-office therapy is no longer necessary. It is extremely important to maintain therapy efforts for your pet to regain full function, mobility, and vitality.

For more information about our services or to schedule an appointment, contact our office today at (509) 782-3572.

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