What Is Pet Sports Injury Treatment?

Similar to their human companions, our pets can also experience physical and sports injuries. If your dog loves to run and play it is possible that they may receive a pulled muscle, broken bones, or similar type of injury. The team at Pawsitive Strides Veterinary Rehabilitation and Therapy has the knowledge and skill to treat most sports injuries that are affecting your dog or cat. Sports injury treatment can take many forms, from acupuncture and massage therapy to treatments like neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES). Aging dogs that were once active may also suffer from arthritis in their later years.

Rehabilitative Care for Pets from Your Des Moines Veterinarian

If your veterinarian in Des Moines has recommended rehabilitative sports injury care for your pet, we are here to help. Pet sports injuries can include broken bones, pulled muscles, post-operative rehab, and treatment for affliction due to an active and sporty life, such as arthritis.

• Laser Therapy — this treatment is useful in treating inflammation and swelling. It is also an effective treatment for tissue regeneration and repair.
• Pet Chiropractic — spinal manipulation in pets works similarly as it does in humans. These manual therapies encourage healing and can help to reduce pain and suffering attributable to physical injuries.
• Acupuncture — this treatment helps many pets to relax, and it also stimulates blood flow which is important for tissue repair and healing.
• NMES — this treatment is effective in blocking pain and also reawakening muscles that have settled into atrophy.
• At-Home Treatments — our staff will work with you to formulate a treatment plan for you to work with your pet at home. This will increase their overall wellness.

Contact Pawsitive Strides Veterinary Rehabilitation and Therapy Today

Your veterinarian in Des Moines is here to help! We all want our companion animal patients to lead full and vibrant lives! If your pet has a sports injury we are here to help! Pawsitive Strides Veterinary Rehabilitation and Therapy will work in partnership with your primary Des Moines veterinarian to give your pet the most effective sports injury treatment possible. Give us a call at 515-575-9655 to schedule an appointment.