Pawsitive Strides Veterinary Rehabilitation & Therapy

08/16/2024

🔥 Heat Awareness Alert for Pet Parents! 🔥

As temperatures rise, it's crucial to keep your pets safe and cool. Always provide plenty of water, avoid walking on hot pavement, and never leave your pets in a parked car. Watch for signs of heatstroke like excessive panting and lethargy. Stay vigilant and keep your furry friends comfortable this summer! 🐾☀️

08/06/2024

Milo working in his wheels!🤩👏🛞

07/31/2024

Wish Lucy congratulations on her graduation!🤩

Remember that graduation does not mean goodbye! We love to see updated on how our patients are doing!❤

07/22/2024

Bella has graduated and is doing great post TPLO surgery and rehab!🤩🥳🐾

07/15/2024

Can you tell Junie is excited to be here? Too cute!😂🤩❤️

07/08/2024

Wish our friends Helena and Bounce, Sherry and Bling, and Dr. Peterson with Tinder and Riser luck at Obedience Nationals as well as Jane and Heidi at Rally Nationals!🐶🏅

2024 AKC Rally Nationals on July 18-19th, 2024 and 2024 AKC Obedience Nationals will be July 20th-21st, 2024.

Livestream here: https://akc.tv/

07/03/2024

06/03/2024

*** NOTIFICATION ALERT FOR PAWSITIVE STRIDES***

Hi friends and family, as many of you may already know, we are currently experiencing major road construction on Ingersoll Ave. This can make getting to us a bit difficult, the route pictured will be the best way to reach us. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time!

05/30/2024

*** NOTIFICATION ALERT FOR INGERSOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL ***
Hi friends and family, we are currently experience a area wide service outage. As of now, only our phones are affected and we are unable to take or make calls. We will keep you all posted through our social's and Pet Desk! We apologize for any inconvenience!
Please reach out with any questions or concerns through Pet Desk or email: [email protected]. We will response as soon as possible!
Thank you! Kayla - Ingersoll Animal Hospital Management, (Thursday May 30th, 2024 @ 9:00am cst)

05/28/2024

🇺🇸🌟 Honoring the Brave, Remembering the Fallen. 🌟🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the courageous souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Let's take a moment to remember and honor their extraordinary bravery. May their courage and selflessness never be forgotten. 🕊️🌹

05/20/2024

Stella graduated!🤩

We saw Stella for rehab after her back surgery and are so happy with her progress!

05/15/2024

🌟 Did you know May is Canine Arthritis Awareness Month? Let's help our furry friends live their best lives and get moving again! 🐕💖

05/14/2024

Junie during her therapeutic ultrasound post FHO surgery!😊

Therapeutic ultrasound is a non-invasive treatment that utilizes high-frequency sound waves to promote healing.

05/07/2024

Ryley doing his sit-to-stand rehab exercise to help with strengthening after back surgery!

05/02/2024

"Hello! My name is Chime, welcome to Pawsitive Strides!"

04/24/2024

Hydrotherapy in an underwater treadmill (UWTM) provides cardiovascular conditioning and therapeutic benefits. Performed in a safe environment, the UWTM utilizes the natural properties of water: buoyancy, stability, and hydrostatic pressure.

Exercising in water can help soothe your pet’s aches and improve their motility, flexibility, and strength. This aids in a speedier recovery from surgery or injuries and helps your pet experience a better quality of life and well-being.

To find out if UWTM can benefit your pet, give us a call at 515-575-9655.🐾

04/22/2024

We are so proud of all the hard work Karen and Chime have done to reach their AGCH title. We feel lucky to be part of their care team!❤

The Agility Grand Champion (AGCH) was a title designed to celebrate the lifetime achievement of dogs that excel across all AKC agility classes.

To earn the AGCH title, the following number of qualifying scores must be earned:
-Master Standard & Master Jumper with Weaves – 100 qualifying scores from each class
-Master Fast – 75 qualifying scores
-Time 2 Beat – 75 qualifying scores
-Premier Standard and Premier JWW – 50 qualifying scores from each class

Qualifying scores will be grandfathered and may be earned from either the Regular or Preferred classes or a combination of these classes.

More information on the AGCH is available in the Regulations for AKC Agility Trials:https://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REAGIL.pdf

04/19/2024

Mental stimulation is so important for our pets. Getting out and enjoying the outdoors is a great and easy way to entertain our furry-companions, even those who may not be physically able to go on long walks.

Here is little Miss Magic enjoying a 2 mile hike with her family.❤🐶🐾

04/15/2024

Lucky is enjoying her first acupuncture treatment!🐾

Acupuncture has been shown to increase blood flow to the tissue, stimulate nerve function, help with pain control, influence anti-inflammatory response, and help the release of hormones. It can be used in a variety of conditions.

If you are interested in acupuncture for your pet, give us a call at 515-575-9655.

04/12/2024

Tail wags for Penny's rehab exercises!🤩🐾

04/10/2024

Is your dog limping? Delaying a visit to the veterinarian is never a good idea if your pet is limping. Prompt medical care may prevent the condition from worsening and relieve your furry friend's pain.

Before your veterinarian can offer any treatment, he or she needs to determine why your pet is lame. Your dog, cat, or small animal will receive a thorough examination that may include X-rays, bloodwork, or other lab tests. Lameness has many possible causes, and treatment varies for each one.

If your pet is having troubles walking, call our office right away at 515-575-9655 to schedule an appointment.

04/05/2024

Laser therapy triggers numerous cell functions that enhance:
-Tissue regeneration
-Wound healing
-Reduced inflammation
-Pain relief

We can use laser therapy to treat a variety of conditions, including:
-Chronic pain
-Arthritis
-Post-surgical wounds
-Joint pain and swelling
-Neurological conditions
-Strains and sprains

Laser therapy is safe, effective, painless and has no side effects! This is also a therapy option with a wide variety of applications for pets. It can be used alone or in conjunction with other therapy modalities to promote healing and lessen or stop chronic pain.

03/27/2024

Arthritis takes a toll on your pet's joints, making walking, jumping and other everyday activities much more difficult. Learning about arthritis symptoms and treatments can help you ensure that you're doing everything possible to ease your pet's pain.

Osteoarthritis happens when the protective cartilage at the ends of the bones in a joint wears away. Pets with arthritis often become less active due to joint pain and stiffness.

Although cartilage can't be regrown once it wears away, your pet's veterinarian can offer a few treatments and suggestions that may help reduce pain and stiffness.

Are you concerned that your pet may have arthritis? We can offer treatments that will ease your pet's pain and improve its mobility. Get in touch with our office to schedule an appointment at 515-575-9655.

03/22/2024

Essential Oil Therapy is used to enhance health and well-being. Benny loves picking out which oils he wants, and you can see how he reacts to each one! Schedule an Initial consultation or add them into your next appointment with Dr. Hartman!

03/19/2024

First day of Spring is here - which means more activity and outside time for us and our furry friends as the weather get nicer! We can't wait!🤩🐾🌸

03/11/2024

Maintaining a healthy weight in cats:

Overweight or obese cats are at risk for a variety of health problems. Gaining even a few pounds could increase your pet's chances of developing conditions ranging from arthritis to heart disease and diabetes. Following these tips will help your furry friend maintain a healthy weight.

Start with a Visit to the Veterinarian. Your pet's veterinarian will check your pet for diseases or conditions that could make your pet too thin or too heavy.

Read the Labels on Cat Food – Reading age recommendations on pet food labels will help you ensure that the food is the best choice for your pet.

Make Portion Control a Priority – Check the feeding recommendations on the back of the box or can to determine the right amount for your cat.

Schedule Kitty Playtime – Take advantage of your pet's natural drives with games and activities that involve chasing an object.

Are you concerned about your pet's weight? Contact your veterinarian to schedule a visit for your furry friend.

03/08/2024

03/04/2024

Is your pet showing any of the signs below? Be sure to discuss pain control with your veterinarian.

To schedule a consultation with Pawsitive Strides call 515-575-9655.

02/27/2024

To learn more about acupuncture and how it can benefit your pet follow the link: https://www.pawsitivestridesdsm.com/acupuncture or reach out to us at 515-575-9655.🐶🐾

02/22/2024

Today is National Walk Your Dog Day🐶

Do you know why walks are so important for your dog? Walks give your furry friend the perfect opportunity to explore the interesting smells and sights in your neighborhood, while also providing much-needed exercise. Not sure your dog really needs walks? Consider these four important benefits:

1) Walks Help Your Pet Expend Excess Energy
2) Worried About Your Pet's Weight? Staying Fit Is Easier with Daily Walks
3) Daily Walks Offer Mental Stimulation
4) Walking Provides Socialization Opportunities

Remember to start slowly. Whether you're walking a puppy or an older dog, start with short walking sessions before gradually increasing the duration. 🐾