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Kelseys K9 Rehabilitation

Helping Injured Dogs Regain an Active Lifestyle

PET QUESTIONNAIRE
VETERINARIAN REFERRAL

PET OWNER

We mobilize our rehabilitation care to your pet’s needs for home, at work or on the go. It is as easy as that. Let our team come directly to you where your pet is most comfortable and at ease. Every single healing plan is specific to your pet and customizable to their care because every dog is different.

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Kelseys K9 Accepting Patients
Enroll your family member in a comprehensive rehabilitation program that promises the highest standard of care for your pet's recovery. We promise:

PERSONAL CARE

One on one treatment from a certified rehab therapist.

A COMPASSIONATE TOUCH

A compassionate touch equates to a calm dog who is ready for recovery.

EASE OF SCHEDULING

Convenient scheduling with consistent availability you can count on.

COMFY ENVIRONMENT

Choose a comfy home environment that is less stressful for you dog.

EDUCATING PET OWNERS

Educating pet owners with tools to become active participants in our rehab plans.

AMPLE TIME

Ample time spent with you and your dog to thoroughly address your concerns.

what we do for your pup

HELP YOUR PUP

I have been where you are. Let me guide you towards rehab success every step of the way. I provide convenient rehab therapy where your pet feels most ‘at home’.

Planning and Strategy

Specific rehab plan tailored to your dogs needs based on evaluation findings.

Schedule Appointments

Easy, convenient scheduling through every step of the rehab process.

Rehabilitation Evaluation

Hands on assessment to find areas your dog may be struggling.

Home Visit

Evaluation and treatment where your dog feels most comfortable and at ease.

Keep Open Dialogue

Ability to contact Kelsey between scheduled appointments, you are never alone!

EVALUATION THROUGH THERAPY

You are NOT alone. We are here to help you and your dog with our unique, customized approach. We are the best choice for you and your dog. We promise pet owners:

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Initial Evaluation

Think your dog may benefit from K9 rehabilitation? Let's talk about what you are experiencing and how Kelsey's K9 Rehabilitation can help.

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Treatment Plan

Treatment plan tailored to your dog throughout each step of the rehab plan.

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Your Pup Feels Better

Your dog has regained an active lifestyle with less pain. Long term success with at home tools and monthly wellness check-ins.

Reasons NOT to USE an Underwater Treadmill

Time to weigh the benefits and downfalls of underwater treadmill use in rehabilitation therapy.

Benefits behind the treatment:

As the field of canine rehabilitation grows, a treatment often recommended is the underwater treadmill. The idea behind this treatment is that the water provides buoyancy to support the dog while providing resistance for strengthening. The underwater treadmill can be helpful at times, but has become vastly over utilized. Any treatment modality is one small piece of the rehabilitation puzzle. The best rehabilitation plan is one that is comprehensive, addresses the dogs limitations and pain from multiple angles, and gives owners the tools to help their dogs on a day to day basis.

Downfalls behind the treatment:

There are also downfalls to using an underwater treadmill. When a dog is limping, putting them into an underwater treadmill can reinforce their abnormal gait. We should not be be building the endurance of a dog that has an abnormal gait. The cause of the abnormal gait needs to be determined and a treatment plan needs to be created to correct that abnormal gait pattern. The second downfall of the underwater treadmill is the challenge of building strength. To increase muscle strength, the tissues must be progressively loaded. Walking on a treadmill, even with water as resistance, is not enough to achieve the loading of tissues needed to increase strength. Both downfalls of underwater treadmill are addressed by following a comprehensive treatment plan including manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, soft tissue massage and laser.

REHAB TIP 01

If your dog was diagnosed with arthritis, there are things we can do to help! Addressing muscle weakness and muscle tightness in the area can help your dog have less pain and be more mobile. We can focus on strengthening weak muscles with exercises and stretching tight muscles with manual therapy techniques! This can be part of a long term management plan to keep your dog happy and doing the activities they love!

REHAB TIP 02

Rehabilitation can benefit your dog before AND after surgery! “Prehab” is very useful for decreasing swelling and increasing range of motion prior to surgery. This can help accelerate healing after surgery, giving your dog the best chance of a full recovery!

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Did you know that front limb lameness can be challenging to diagnose and treat? Front limb issues have a history of being slow to improve and occasionally flaring up. Having a long term rehabilitation plan in place can help you catch a flare up early and know what to do to help your dog feel better!