Just like us, our pets need physical therapy after surgery or injury to improve their range of motion and their quality of life. That’s why Hawthorne Animal Hospital offers comprehensive rehabilitation services that address a variety of issues that may be keeping your pet from playing, running and roughhousing like they used to.
In many cases, starting your pet on a therapy plan early can often eliminate the need for expensive surgeries down the road, especially when part of a comprehensive care plan.
Together, our veterinarians and therapists will develop a care plan customized to your pet’s specific needs to help them recuperate faster, which can include a combination of the following:
One of the best ways to accelerate recovery is to get your dog up and moving. With Hawthorne’s underwater treadmill, your pet can get a low-impact workout to improve muscle mass and ease joint pain without putting extra stress on the body. Hydrotherapy is ideal for dogs recovering from surgery or living with arthritis, hip dysplasia, and other orthopedic or neurologic conditions.
When your pet is in pain, you want to provide relief as quickly as possible. Laser therapy is a safe and gentle treatment that eases pain, reduces inflammation, and speeds up healing without medication and the side effects that come with it. Using light energy, laser therapy stimulates cellular repair, improves blood flow to injured tissues, and blocks pain signals so your pet can recover faster.
The holistic treatments that improve our well-being are also available in pet-friendly versions. Hawthorne’s acupuncturists use tiny needles to painlessly stimulate the nervous system, releasing natural painkillers throughout the body. For pets with joint or mobility issues, our certified Veterinary Medical Manipulation (VMM) specialist is like a human chiropractor for pets, providing gentle spine and joint adjustments to reduce pain and promote healthy movement.
In many cases, rehab therapy may be combined with other healthcare approaches, including medication, supplements, prescription pet food, and lifestyle changes to maximize your pet’s outcomes and help restore normal function to their muscles and joints.
The pet rehabilitation and therapy service field continues to grow rapidly, and Hawthorne remains at the forefront of vet clinics in St. Louis, offering innovative treatments, cutting-edge equipment and an experienced team focused on your pet’s health and happiness. For more information, contact the pet rehabilitation team at our Glen Carbon vet clinic at 618-288-3971.
Hawthorne Animal Hospital, a small animal hospital and veterinary clinic, serves St. Louis Metro East area, including the communities of Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Troy, Alton, Granite City, Collinsville, Highland, Wood River, Roxana, Bethalto, Godfrey, Worden, and Hamel.
