Canine Rehabilitation of Orange County

10/12/2025

The Orange County Police Canine Association raises funds to assist the families of fallen officers, help provide medical care for retired police K-9s, assist police departments needing to replace retired K-9s, and provide further training for K-9 teams.

K9 Sentinels of Hope helps retiring military and law enforcement K9s move from active duty to a civilian homelife by providing transitional training and grants for veterinary care to help their handlers keep their retired partners.

We're teaming up with K9 Sentinels for Hope to match your donations dollar for dollar to TRIPLE the donations from your one contribution! From 9/11 to 10/17, when you donate to OCPCA at CROC, we will match your donation! K9 Sentinels for Hope will ALSO match your donations up to $5,000!!! 100% of donations will be gifted to OCPCA at their 32nd Annual Police Dog Show on Saturday, October 18th.

You can donate in person at CROC with cash or credit/debit, use a card on file (if you're a current CROC client), or if you'd like to donate online, let the CROC Team know the amount you'd like to donate and we can text or email you a link!

10/11/2025

How do you know which medications you should choose for your pet? What side effects should you watch out for? Do any of these supplements actually do anything? How do you know if a supplement is safe? We've answered all of these questions in our latest article in addition to touching on some newer injectable products like Librela and RegenaflexK9.

With the plethora of pet products available, it can be difficult to make choices for your pet. While CROC does not prescribe medications, our medical team is here to help you understand your options so you can work with your Primary Veterinarian to find what works best for your pup.

10/10/2025

Another behind the scenes look at how our team beautifully coordinates with each other to complete their patient's Rehab session!

10/09/2025

Many of our new patients come in for hindlimb weakness, but the front legs are often overlooked. Anytime one part of the body becomes deficient, the rest of the body must compensate, which almost always results in stiffness and pain from being overworked. At the same time, the weaker, underutilized limbs will continue to atrophy and lose range of motion. Our treatment plans will always address both to restore as much mobility and comfort as possible.

10/07/2025

If a dog has neurological deficits or injuries to their ligaments or tendons, a temporary bandage like the dorsiflex that Lauryn is applying to Charlie's leg can help us to maintain proper positioning during exercise, thus preventing the ligaments and tendons from over-extending or the toes from dragging. This bandage should only be applied by veterinary medical professionals and is only worn for the duration of the therapy session. While there are mass produced
booties made to accomplish this task, we've found that they're much heavier for the patient to wear.

10/04/2025

Check out our latest Medical Library article! We're discussing the benefits and potential risks with using Librela, the newest medication to treat pain caused by osteoarthritis.

Librela is the newest osteoarthritis treatment in the US & it can be extremely effective when used appropriately. However, we are also seeing some concerning trends with the use of this drug and want you to be aware of the potential risks before pursuing it for your dog.

10/02/2025

🥳🥳🥳 Dexter just started walking on his own!!! Initially, he required 2 team members to assist him and the 3rd video is just 1 month later! Strong work Dex!!!! 🥳🥳🥳

09/29/2025

Becoming a Tri-Pawd can be a big transition, but with the right attitude and timely Rehab, life can be just as fulfilling! Losing a limb changes how a dog moves and what parts of the body become strained from daily life. Rehab helps Tri-Pawds learn better ergonomics, treats any pain from compensating for the lost limb, and strengthens the body to withstand the extra wear and tear while also protecting the remaining limbs from injury.

09/27/2025

So much joy in one photo! We made the decision early on to avoid any of the traditionally "scary" things associated with vet visits - no white coats, no nail trims, etc - and instead to focus on creating a relaxing and positive space where our patients and our team can create a bond that fosters healing. Our efforts have been more than worth it!