Canine Rehab Therapies
Interestingly the only options we were guided to by Ripley's various surgeons is physiotherapy and hydrotherapy but there are so many other options available for canine / dog rehab therapies whether it is for post surgery, on going maintenance, strength and conditioning or other.
If your dog is insured then there are some that are and some that aren't covered by insurance BUT its always worth checking with your insurance company..
Ripley's Experience:
Osteopathy
- Why:
- How often: Fortnightly
- Where Ripley had it: New Forest Osteopathy
Acupuncture
- Why:
- How often: Fortnightly
- Where Ripley had it: PinPoint Veterinary Care
Hydrotherapy
- Why: TPLO surgery rehab then later on it became the best way to keep Ripley fit without impact exercise.
- How often: Fortnightly / Weekly
- Where Ripley had it: 4Paws Hydrotherapy then Pawseidon
Physiotherapy
- Why: TPLO surgery/s rehab
- How often:
- Where Ripley had it: HandsOn Physiotherapy
Chiropractor
- Why:
- How often:
- Where Ripley had it: Home visit
Red Laser
- When / Why: To aid healing after paw abrasion
- Where Ripley had it: Vets
Blue Light Therapy
- Why: To aid with & speed healing after ablation podoplasty
- How often:
- Where Ripley had it: Vets
Red Light Therapy
- Why: Arthritis - reduce pain, improves mobility
- How often: 2-3 x a week
- Where Ripley had it: At home