Rehab at Laurelwood Vets

Home
Canada
Waterloo, ON
Rehab at Laurelwood Vets

Rehabilitation program at Laurelwood Veterinary Hospital. "The Gym" where dogs come to workout!

05/29/2024

Another to celebrate! Olive did AMAZING in Fluffy to Fit Bootcamp! In just 5 weeks she achieved 3.7% weight loss, wow! Olive made a change of diet to a weight loss diet right before doing Bootcamp, adjusted her caloric intake, and increased the amount of exercise she was doing. For Bootcamp, Olive came twice a week for a month, and participated in 3 workouts per day including land exercises, outdoor play, and time in the underwater treadmill!

If you feel your pet could use some help with weight loss, our rehab team at Laurelwood would LOVE to help! If you are not a regular client at Laurelwood, talk to your veterinarian about sending us a referral form for your pet to come to the rehab department here!

05/28/2024

Thanks Jenna for the beautiful testimonial! We truly appreciate such kind words from our clients. Each patient is unique; there's never two dog with the same personality, it's the same way with a condition we are treating. We aim to fit every patient with a tailored rehab protocol according to the condition we are seeing them for, past history, personality, and how they react to the treatments and exercises.

05/23/2024

Cats can be big secret keepers, especially when it comes to them being in pain! They do NOT like to show any obvious signs of pain. Knowing what to look out for when it comes to signs of pain in your cat can help you find the problem early and give them relief and back to normal sooner!

When it comes to muscle and joint pain in your cat common changes owners tend to see first is the hesitation to jump, decreased activity, and hiding more frequently. Although these things may not seem like a big deal, it could be the first signs that your cat is experiencing discomfort.

If you think your cat is experiencing pain or discomfort, let your veterinarian know. If they determine it's muscle or joint pain, rehab can help with that; specifically, laser therapy can be a huge relief for your pet!

05/22/2024

We got another week day theme: ! This is Kato, many of you may have seen him on our instagram page, and he has been in our Fluffy to Fit program for a while now. He had a tough time losing weight since he is on a specialty diet that is high in calories and cannot change the diet due to allergies. With extra exercise time with us, and proper and safe adjustments of calorie intake, he's been doing great on his weight loss journey!

05/21/2024

Since pets don't speak our language, we have to learn a bit of theirs. Sometimes dogs show very obvious signs of pain like vocalization when they injure themselves, experiencing an obvious limp, or not weight bearing on a leg. However, they can also show more discrete signs of pain such as bad posture to compensate for the pain, no longer going onto furniture or up stairs, even guarding themselves from being touched.
If you're noticing your dog may be exhibiting signs of pain, have them seen by your veterinarian. If the problem is muscle or joint pain, rehab can help with that; specifically, laser therapy is our secret weapon when it comes to muscle and joint pain.

05/14/2024

Thank you so much Pam for the kind words ❤️

05/13/2024

It's another and we are excited to showcase Nikki today! Nikki was such a gem in clinic, she has a wonderful personality, always trying so hard and that shows in the outcomes of her rehab!

04/29/2024

Happy everyone! Today, it's a bit shorter of a video, but this shows Molly's gait transformation beautifully! We hope you enjoy :)

04/22/2024

Another movie Monday! Today, we are sharing Harley's amazing rehab recovery which took place over a couple months.

04/15/2024

It's movie Monday! Today we are presenting Diesel's journey!

03/25/2024

Happy 🎥 Watch Morrie's progress through his first couple months in rehab!

03/21/2024

Proper vs. sloppy sit. Many dogs (especially our short legged pups) fall into the sloppy sit category, mostly just from a bad habit of always doing it. This can cause back problems, and uneven muscle condition of the hind legs. Take our tips and evaluate your pets posture at home!

03/20/2024

Here are the main points we look for in the stand position. With bad posture it is easy to think "that's the way they have always been," but it is never too late to work on good posture. Just like with us, bad posture can lead to problems throughout the body due to the compensation of other muscles and joints.

03/19/2024

Did you know your pet could have bad posture? This could be the result of trauma or surgery, genetic or musculoskeletal issues, poor muscle condition, or bad habits. In rehab this is one of the many things we check for while doing an assessment of our patients, and it is constantly worked on during sessions.

02/20/2024

Each of our patients are so special to us, and we are lucky enough to see them and their owners quite often for the first few months of rehab. We are very honoured our clients trust us to help their pets, and we love to see our patients reach their rehab goals. We love our jobs!
Thank you Bobbie for such kind words!

02/16/2024

Hip dysplasia is quite common in large breed dogs, but any dogs can be affected. Rehab is a wonderful treatment option in a multimodal treatment plan.

02/15/2024

Is your pet scheduled for an orthopaedic surgery, or has had one in the past? It has been proven in both human and veterinary medicine that rehab is an essential part of recovery after an orthopaedic surgery!
Rehab at Laurelwood has seen patients for a number of pre and post-op care including cruciate, patellar, and spinal surgeries.

Follow one of our patients journey post-op spinal surgery: https://youtu.be/cycEmmTLzXw

02/14/2024

Age is not a disease! We love our senior pets and patients here at Laurelwood! In rehab in particular, we love to see our senior patients come in for their rehab sessions! Yes, they may have a touch of arthritis, but in most cases our senior patients are some of the more advanced patients when it comes to difficulties of the exercises.
As they age, senior pets tend to lose muscle mass; this is where a lot of weakness comes from. Coming regularly to rehab, our senior patients are treated with laser therapy to aid the inflammation in any of their arthritic joints, and partake in activities that help to build and maintain muscle.
Our rehab teams wants to help your pet live as long and as comfortably as possible!

02/13/2024

Weight management for your pet can be very difficult! Between choosing the right diet, to ensuring they get enough exercise; it can be a lot on an owner.
Laurelwood's rehab team is here to help! We want to work with you to help your pet. Laurelwood's Fluffy to Fit program is a weight loss program with 3 options available to make it as easy as possible for your pet to lose weight.
If you are interested in the Fluffy to Fit program for your pet, please contact the clinic, and we'd be happy to schedule you in for a consult!

02/12/2024

How can rehab help your pet? There are MANY conditions rehab can be used to help treat, sometimes part of a multimodal approach.
What are luxating patellas? What is a patella?
A patella is the kneecap! A luxating patella is when the patella (kneecap) moves out of the normal position. There are several grades for luxating patellas that depend on the severity of the luxation. Sometimes surgery is recommended for the condition, especially when it becomes severe.
Rehab can help your pet with a luxating patella at any time, whether it is before or after surgery, or if surgery is not yet advised for your pet.

01/18/2024

Have you ever heard of Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (VSMT)? Dr. Wilhelm is a certified spinal manipulation therapist, and offers this service on its own or included in your pets rehab program.

01/17/2024

Land exercises come in a wide variety of exercises, that depend on your pets program goals.

01/16/2024

Laser therapy is used in several diseases and conditions both as a treatment in rehab and in general practice.

01/15/2024

You may have heard about rehabilitation for pets, but what is included in a rehab program? This week we are going to take a deeper look into the modalities that are included in a rehab program for your pet.

01/11/2024

Has your vet told you that your pet is overweight or obese!? Are you struggling to get your pet to lose weight? Despite decreasing their food, is your pet maintaining or even increasing their weight? Are you becoming discouraged with your pets lack of weight loss? We have a way to help!

Rehab at Laurelwood Vets is so excited to announce the Fluffy to Fit program!!! The Fluffy to Fit program aims to help pet owners with their pets weight loss. We are here to help with nutritional and activity needs of your pet, and resources to help you manage your pets weight.

Contact the clinic today to set up your pets Fluffy to Fit Consult!

01/10/2024

Unfortunately there are several health conditions that are associated with obesity in pets. To prevent your pet from developing these conditions, talk to your vet about a diet change and/or caloric requirements for your pets. Increasing exercise will also help your pet lose weight. Your rehab team can be apart of your pets weight loss journey as well (some more specific information coming tomorrow).

01/09/2024

Obesity is very common in our canine and feline companions. Since they are not out and about as much as we are, sometimes the amount of calories they intake is beyond what they exert in exercise a day, creating a buildup of fat. This can be a slow progression, and often owners don't notice because they see their pet every day. Veterinarians often diagnose obesity at an exam by comparing the pets weight to their previous history, as well as assessing their Body Condition Scores (BCS). BCS are a great tool the pet owner can use at home to do evaluations of their pet on a more regular basis to help prevent their cat or dog from becoming overweight.

10/18/2023

We are always honoured to be chosen by our clients to aid in the care of their pets. In rehab we see patients regularly, and are always so happy to see progress week to week. This progress wouldn't be possible without their owners putting in the continued effort with their home exercises. We love to be apart of our patients journey to recovery, but is really is a team effort. We work with our clients to get to the best result for their furry family members. Thank you to our lovely clients, and all your kind words.

10/10/2023

Maggie has shown great improvement in her gait after just 5 weeks of rehab. Maggie has been doing rehab sessions to work on strengthening and maintaining muscle, and keeping her as comfortable as possible in her senior years.

In the comparison pictures you can see that after 5 weeks, Maggie has improved her stride length, core and back muscles, and overall looks more comfortable in her movement.

Address

515 Benjamin Road
Waterloo, ON
N2J3Z4

Telephone

+15196990875

Website

http://laurelwoodvets.ca/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Rehab at Laurelwood Vets posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.