WHEN TO VISIT DOG PHYSIOTHERAPY WITH YOUR DOG

It is no longer the case that only people enter the door with the "physiotherapy" sign. On the contrary, you can also book your dog for physiotherapy and help him with pain or a strained musculoskeletal system. We believe that for every owner, the health of his four-legged friend comes first. That's why it's good to know that in addition to veterinary surgeries, you can also visit your dog for physiotherapy.

WHO IS DOG PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR?

Currently, the services of canine physiotherapists are most often used by dogs after operations on the musculoskeletal system, for example after joint injuries, or dogs with neurological problems . But it is no exception when dog physiotherapy is also visited by older dogs who have long-term difficulties with movement. In any case, it is good when you will first discuss the journey to canine physiotherapy with your veterinarian , who will determine whether it is a suitable treatment method for your dog.

On the other hand, it is important to add that completely healthy dogs can also enter the canine physiotherapist's office. This is especially true for "canine athletes" who actively play sports with their owners, and thus their locomotor system is loaded much more than "couch" dogs. Likewise, canine physiotherapy is open to dogs with overweight or obesity .

HOW DOES PHYSIOTHERAPY WORK?

As for the physiotherapist, that's a different approach. And so it is impossible to describe in detail how your visit to the canine physiotherapist will take place. Everything depends on the state of health of your four-legged pet and its individual needs. But in general it is true that the canine physiotherapist assesses the dog's health needs, and subsequently selects suitable exercises . The so-called hydrotherapy, pulse magnetotherapy or electrotherapy belong to very common methods of exercise.

In the same way, you can also meet with kinesiotherapy , i.e. exercise that increases the range of motion and flexibility of joints and muscles. You may be surprised to learn that they also work extensively with taping in canine physical therapy. Specifically, it is a method kinesiotaping , when the physiotherapist uses elastic kinesiological tapes. Last but not least, they are also part of dog physiotherapy massages that will help the dog from pain or muscle tension.

WHAT ABOUT HOME EXERCISES?

We are used to getting a list of recommended exercises that we should practice at regular intervals from the human physiotherapist. If you are wondering whether it also works similarly for a dog physiotherapist, then we do not have a clear answer for you. Some physiotherapists will recommend and, above all, show you exercises and massages that you can do with your four-legged friend. But in most cases it will much more effective if you arrange regular visits . This is the only way you can be sure that your dog will receive the first-class care that it undoubtedly deserves.

Dog physiotherapy is definitely not one of the cheapest items. Nevertheless, we believe that our canine friends deserve that movement does not bother them, and above all it does not cause them pain. But it is certainly good if you find out before visiting canine physiotherapy whether the insurance company with which your dog is insured has a contract with the canine physiotherapy you have chosen. Believe me, this step can save you a considerable amount of money.