Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

What Is Post-Surgical Rehabilitation and How Can It Help Your Pet

Our veterinarian in Des Moines understands just how stressful even minor surgery can be for both pets and their owners. That is why here at Pawsitive Strides Veterinary Rehabilitation and Therapy, we specialize in veterinary rehabilitation while working closely with your animal companion’s primary veterinarian and/or surgeon. Our primary mission is to assist with post-surgical treatments for pets to help alleviate their pain, promote faster recovery, and help them regain the strength and mobility they enjoyed prior to their procedure.

Is Post-Surgical Rehab Right for My Pet?

There is much scientific evidence that supports the benefits of veterinary rehab post-surgery, especially in cases such as:

  • Orthopedic Surgeries—Elbow, hip, cruciate, knee and OCD procedures
  • Soft Tissue Cases—Mass removals of cysts, large muscle removal, amputations
  • Neurological Cases—Tumor surgeries, IVDD situations
  • Oncology Situations—Amputations, mass removals, disease management

Our Des Moines veterinarian will take time to fully understand your pet’s situation and confer with referring vets and surgeons to create the best course of rehabilitation therapy. We understand that every surgery is as unique as your animal companion, so therapies may include techniques such as ultrasound, swimming, massage, acupuncture, laser therapy, electrical stimulation and a variety of exercises to build and restore strength and mobility.

The Benefits of Post-Surgical Rehabilitation at Pawsitive Strides

Our veterinarian in Des Moines will typically recommend a combination of rest and controlled activity depending on their situation. We encourage certain levels of mobility as soon as possible to prevent muscle atrophy. Using one or more non-invasive therapies, we will make every effort through therapy to:

  • Reduce pain and inflammation
  • Strengthen supporting tissues
  • Reduce muscle discomfort and tightness
  • Help restore weight-bearing and mobility early on
  • Restore and boost coordination and balance

If your pet needs to lose weight, we may recommend a new diet and help you develop a structured routine at home for maintenance post-therapy recovery.

Let Our Des Moines Veterinarian Team Help Your Pet with Post-Surgical Therapy

Look no further than the capable hands at Pawsitive Strides Veterinary Rehabilitation and Therapy to meet your pet’s special needs. Contact us today online or call us at (515) 575-9655 to schedule a consultation.

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2911 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, IA,50312

Monday:

8:00 am-5:30 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:30 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:30 pm

Thursday:

12:00 pm-5:30 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-5:30 pm

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