Rehabilitation Services
At Aqua Animal Care Center, we offer full-service pet rehabilitation tailored to your pet’s specific needs, helping them find relief from pain, regain strength, and improve mobility. Designed for pets recovering from surgery, managing chronic joint or neurological conditions, or coping with age-related mobility loss, our care plans are customized to help your companion return to an active, comfortable life—with or without a veterinary referral.
Rehabilitation therapy is highly effective for treating a variety of medical conditions in animals, including arthritis, joint diseases, spinal or neurological disorders, and post-surgical recovery. If your pet is limping, weakening, slowing down, or showing signs of pain, our personalized treatment plans can help identify the cause and create an effective strategy for recovery.
Common Conditions Treated with Pet Rehabilitation:
- Arthritis and Joint Diseases: Hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, degenerative joint disease
- Spinal and Neurological Disorders: IVDD, degenerative myelopathy, FCE, neck or back pain
- Post-Surgery Care: TPLO, FHO, fracture repair, elbow arthroscopy, hemilaminectomy
- Lameness and Limping: Unknown lameness, head bobbing, short stride
- Muscle and Ligament Issues: Cruciate injury, patellar luxation, soft tissue strains
- Geriatric Mobility Issues: Slowing down, reluctance to rise, jump, or exercise
- Weight Management and Preventative Health: Overweight pets, poor exercise tolerance, breed predispositions
- Muscle Loss: Aging, illness, steroid use
- Athletic Conditioning: Agility dogs, working dogs
During a rehabilitation consultation, we go beyond a standard veterinary exam to analyze gait, measure muscle mass and flexibility, and assess strength and overall mobility. Pain levels are evaluated to ensure adequate pain control throughout recovery. Each consultation includes a treatment session (laser therapy or acupuncture), a customized home exercise program, and an in-clinic plan addressing any concerns.
Our rehabilitation program integrates hands-on therapy, cold laser therapy, physical exercises, and gait modification or resistance work on a treadmill or underwater treadmill. These exercises focus on balance, proprioception, strength, endurance, and flexibility. Acupuncture may be added for pain relief and neurological support. This comprehensive approach ensures your pet becomes stronger, more comfortable, and more active.
We also offer boarding services for daily drop-offs or extended stays, ensuring your pet receives consistent care and completes their physical therapy treatments without disruption. We specialize in creating wellness packages tailored to your pet’s needs.
Explore Our Services:
- Pet Rehabilitation
- Laser Therapy
- Acupuncture
- VOM/Chiropractic
- Hydrotherapy
- Pain Management & Herbal Medicine
- Rehab Boarding
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Contact us today to learn more about our rehabilitation services and how we can help your pet achieve optimal health and wellness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral from my primary veterinarian to schedule rehabilitation services?
No, a referral is not required. While we collaborate closely with your primary veterinarian, orthopedic surgeon, or neurologist, you can seek our expert services directly to help your pet find relief from pain and regain mobility.
What conditions can pet rehabilitation help treat?
Rehabilitation therapy treats a wide range of issues, including arthritis and joint diseases, spinal and neurological disorders (like IVDD), post-surgical recovery (such as TPLO or fracture repair), muscle loss, lameness, and geriatric mobility challenges. It is also beneficial for athletic conditioning and weight management.
What happens during a rehabilitation consultation?
During a consultation, we perform a detailed evaluation that goes beyond a standard exam to analyze your pet’s gait, strength, flexibility, muscle mass, and pain levels. Every consultation includes an initial treatment session (laser therapy or acupuncture), a customized home exercise program, and an in-clinic care plan.
What therapies or equipment are included in the rehabilitation program?
Our integrated treatment plans may include hands-on physical therapy, cold laser therapy, acupuncture, VOM/chiropractic care, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and targeted exercises on a land or underwater treadmill to improve balance, strength, and endurance.
Does your facility offer options if my pet needs continuous therapy or daily care?
Yes, we offer rehab boarding for daily drop-offs or extended stays. This ensures your pet receives consistent care and completes their physical therapy treatments without disruption.