HARMONY — Pet rehabilitation centers, such as Pets in Harmony Veterinary Hospital, which is in Harmony, and Twinbrook Animal Clinic in Valencia, are starting a new trend in local animal care.
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PT is for Pets too
Animals can benefit from physical therapy By Alexandria Mansfield Eagle Staff Writer | August 26, 2018 Digital Media Exclusive 
Buddy the dog walks on the underwater treadmill with help from therapist Meredith Wille, right, and his owner Joan Schwoegl at Pets in Harmony Veterinary Hospital in Harmony. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE
Above, Buddy walks in the underwater treadmill tank at Pets in Harmony Veterinary Hospital. More veterinary clinics are using physical therapy techniques and equipment developed for humans. Some pets needing rehab have had surgery or cannot have surgery. At right, Buddy takes a breather from his therapy. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE
HARMONY — Pet rehabilitation centers, such as Pets in Harmony Veterinary Hospital, which is in Harmony, and Twinbrook Animal Clinic in Valencia, are starting a new trend in local animal care.
Laura Lefever, certified canine rehabilitation assistant, said there are many similarities between what physical therapy looks like for a person and what it looks like for the dogs she treats at Twinbrook. “We use a lot of the equipment they use in human physical therapy,” Lefever said. Twinbrook serves about 15 to 20 dogs weekly. Pets who receive treatment vary, including those who have had surgery, cannot have surgery, or will have surgery in the future. 
Buddy gets a brace fitted for his knee recently by therapist Meredith Wille, right, and his owner Joan Schwoegl at Pets in Harmony Veterinary Hospital in Harmony. Some treatments that help people can also be used with pets, such as underwater treadmills. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE
Treatments at the clinics include therapeutic ultrasound, cold lasers, electro-stimulation, various exercises, land treadmills, at-home prescriptive exercises and underwater treadmills.
Twinbrook, which performs other veterinary services, including surgeries, flea and tick medication, prevention and wellness, grooming, and cat boarding, is one of very few clinics that also offers underwater treadmill therapy. “Not everybody has (this),” Lefever said. “It takes a pretty big commitment — not only a financial investment but for space and time.”
Link to digital source. Full article published in Butler Eagle's Sunday Edition 8/26/2018
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A person and a trained animal engage under the guidance of pet therapy. Additionally, the animal's handler is involved. Pet therapy is meant to assist people in healing from or coping with a physical or emotional illness. The most popular pets used in pet therapy are dogs and cats. Horses, fish, and other creatures that pass screening requirements can also be employed, though. The therapeutic objectives of a person's treatment plan will determine the kind of animal that is used. 12/28/2022 05:58:13 am
It helped when you mentioned that physical therapy could help our pets with their wellness and prevention. My pet-lover cousin told me last night that she was hoping to find a pet ultrasound because she thinks her cat is pregnant because of pregnancy signs, and she asked me if I had any idea what would be the best option to consider. Thanks to this enlightening article, I'll tell her that she can consult a veterinary hospital as they can provide information about the process. Leave a Reply. |
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