Canine Rehab Canine Rehabilitation Services
Our comprehensive canine rehabilitation services are designed to help dogs recover from injuries and surgeries and manage chronic conditions with a personalized approach. Under the expert care of Tessa Jobes, our Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, we utilize advanced therapies and compassionate care to enhance your dog’s mobility, reduce pain, and improve their overall quality of life. Whether your furry friend needs to recover from surgery or maintain their health and vitality, our rehabilitation programs are tailored to meet their unique needs, ensuring they enjoy a happier, healthier life.
Why Choose Canine Rehabilitation?
- Faster Recovery: We use scientifically backed therapies to help dogs recover quicker from surgery. Rehabilitation promotes faster healing by reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and enhancing muscle strength. This means your dog can return to normal activities sooner, minimizing downtime and discomfort.
- Chronic Pain Relief: Techniques like therapeutic laser and Assisi loop provide non-invasive pain relief. These methods help manage chronic pain conditions such as arthritis, hip dysplasia, and degenerative joint disease. By targeting the source of pain and promoting natural healing processes, we can significantly improve your dog’s comfort and quality of life without relying solely on medications.
- Improved Function: We use scientifically backed therapies to help dogs recover quicker from surgery. Rehabilitation promotes faster healing by reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and enhancing muscle strength. This means your dog can return to normal activities sooner, minimizing downtime and discomfort.
- Preventative Care: Regular sessions can help prevent injuries by strengthening muscles and joints. Preventative rehabilitation is not just for dogs recovering from injury, but also for maintaining overall health and fitness. By keeping your dog’s muscles and joints strong and flexible, we can reduce the risk of future injuries and ensure they stay active and healthy throughout their life.
Laura M.
“Last fall, Eli was diagnosed with IVDD. He was in pain, not eating well – very unhappy, and giving up. Eli is a former agility dog who has always been very active – even at 12 years old. Eli did meds and physical therapy with Tessa for 12 weeks. He loved working with Tessa and looked forward to his therapy visits. He is now back to his old self, playing fetch, and carrying his toys around. So worth the effort for the therapy as I thought early on he would not make it or be in a doggie wheelchair. LOVE TIPP CITY VET!”Brad and Keelie
“We adopted Ace after he had major surgery to remove his front leg. Tipp City Veterinary Hospital’s rehab services have been life-changing for him. Tessa, the rehab specialist, guided us through exercises that improved Ace’s strength, flexibility, and confidence. The team’s expertise and care have made a tremendous difference in Ace’s quality of life. We are so grateful for the dedication and support from TCVH and Tessa!”Frequently Asked Questions
Canine rehabilitation is a specialized field that uses various physical therapy techniques to help dogs recover from injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions. The goal is to enhance mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall quality of life.
Rehabilitation can help your dog by:
- Speeding up recovery from surgery or injury.
- Alleviating chronic pain from conditions such as arthritis.
- Improving strength, balance, and coordination.
- Enhancing overall mobility and quality of life.
- Preventing future injuries through muscle strengthening and joint stabilization.
Our rehabilitation programs may include:
- Therapeutic exercises
- Laser therapy
- Assisi loop therapy
- Manual therapy (massage and stretching)
- Nutritional counseling
The time it takes to see results varies depending on the dog’s condition and the severity of their issues. Some dogs may show improvement within a few sessions, while others may require several weeks of consistent therapy.
No, our goal is to reduce pain and improve comfort. All therapies are designed to be as gentle and non-invasive as possible. Some therapies, like massages and stretches, can be quite enjoyable for dogs.
During your pet’s initial Rehabilitation Consultation, we will comprehensively evaluate your dog’s condition, including their medical history, current mobility, and pain levels. Based on this assessment, we will create a customized rehabilitation plan tailored to your dog’s needs.
The frequency of sessions depends on your dog’s specific condition and goals. Typically, dogs attend one to three sessions per week. Your rehabilitation practitioner will recommend the most beneficial schedule for your dog.
We will provide a home exercise program tailored to your dog’s needs. This program will include specific exercises and activities to continue progress between sessions and ensure your dog achieves the best possible outcomes.