Dog & Cat Rehabilitation in Canton, MI

Dog & Cat Rehab in Canton: Treating Pain & Improving Mobility

Pain can do more than cause discomfort in your pet; it can also limit their mobility to a considerable degree and shorten their lifespan. Whether your pet is elderly or living with a painful disease, the Arbor Pointe Veterinary Hospital team in Canton can help you improve their condition with rehabilitation therapy. Dog and cat rehabilitation can encompass different types of treatment depending on what your pet needs most. In addition to manual therapy, laser therapy and massage, it is also our goal to offer directed exercises that you can do with your pet in the comfort of your own home.

Call (734) 844-8844 and talk to a team member about your pet or book an appointment online!

Laser, Manual & Massage Therapies

A few ways we can reduce your pet's pain and increase their quality of life include laser therapy, manual therapy and massage.

Laser Therapy uses photons to help repair damaged cells, also reducing inflammation and inflammation in the process. Additionally, laser therapy can improve blood circulation and speed healing.

Manual therapy involves the deliberate movement of your pet's joints and limbs to decrease pain and improve mobility. This may include quick, short movements or moving the joint slowly through a passive range of motion.

Massage includes several different techniques for alleviating muscle pain by applying pressure to affected areas. This can restore normal muscle function and help your pet recover from their painful condition or injury.

Conditions That Benefit with Dog & Cat Rehabilitation

We can provide rehabilitation therapy to help pets through a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

  • Surgery (especially orthopedic)
  • Trauma
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Neurological disease
  • Obesity
  • Athletic injuries
  • Tendonitis
Dog during pet rehabilitation
Dog with a cast on its foot

Finding the Right Rehabilitation Plan for Your Pet

Our plan of action for your pet's treatment will depend on many different factors, including their age, size, the condition they're experiencing, and temperament. We may recommend a combination of treatments, including manual therapy, laser therapy, medication and/or acupuncture. Overall, we need to determine what works best for you and your pet.

To learn more about our dog and cat rehabilitation services and the potential ways they can benefit your pet, please give us a call at (734) 844-8844 or book an appointment online so we can assist with their recovery.