The Benefits of Canine
Rehabilitation… Why Refer?
By: Deana J Cappucci-Lorentz, BS, LVT, CCRA, CCMT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation)-OC—
Coral Springs Animal Hospital Specialty Nurse in Physical Rehabilitation
Canine Rehabilitation is becoming
increasingly popular in the veterinary
community and has shown to be an
invaluable benefit for our patients. As a
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant
and
Certified
Canine
Massage
Therapist, I am excited to witness the
expansion of this wonderful field as it
continues to open our eyes to a whole
new field of specialty veterinary
medicine.
I have recognized that clients are
starting to seek out alternative
therapies for their beloved companions,
and veterinarians are recognizing the
need
for
rehabilitation
therapy
interventions as well. So why refer your
patient for canine rehabilitation? There
are
many
benefits
of
canine
rehabilitation that will contribute to the
client’s ultimate goal for their pet. This
includes the return to normal functional
mobility, and the alleviation of
discomfort.
The goal of canine rehabilitation is to
re