Like people, pets often have problems associated with surgery, injury, neurological disorders, obesity and old-age. Now, Pet Rehabilitation is giving animals a leg-up on these health issues.

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Petside.com Male 1: When you hear the words physical therapy, the last things you will probably think about are dogs and cats. But medical advances are making pet rehabilitation a reality for animals. Pet rehabilitation makes it possible to treat problems associated with age, obesity, and neurological disorders, as well as provide essential care for pets recovering from injury or surgery. Female: We have helps animals to recover from surgery and the aspect that we keep their muscles in good condition and we have got certain modalities that will increase healing time. Male 1: Like human physical therapy, pet rehabilitation increases mobility and flexibility. Improves muscle strength and functions and reduces pain from surgery. Female: We have underwater treadmills and basically, the water takes the weight off of the animals, so they are able to work out in a non-concussive buoyant environment. So gravity is not a factor and animals that are using though lives on land will be able walk in a treadmill. Male 1: Obesity continues to be one of the biggest problems facing pets today. We have helps pets lose the weight, which in turn, improves conditions associated with obesity. Male 2: The kind of health issues that people get secondary to being obese are reflected in the animals. We see all kinds of respiratory and exercise and tolerance problems, diabetes is common in both dogs and cats. Male 1: Arthritic and geriatrications find benefits from rehabilitation as well. By working with different muscles, pets can stay active and healthy. Female: Today I have checked patients that we get in. They just are happier when they leave after they get their day at the spa. Male 1: Therapies vary depending on the patient and condition and finding the right treatment can be a challenge. Female: You never know what the animal is going to like, not like so we try certain exercises if they do not respond, we will try something else. Male 1: Pet rehabilitation is just one of the many medical improvements available to your pet and helps them to live a happier and healthier life. Petside.com