Bayside Animal Rehabilitation & Wellness

Bayside Animal Rehabilitation & Wellness Veterinary physical therapy & pain management for geriatric, post-surgical, or injured pets. Also offering at home euthanasia.

01/29/2025

Just a reminder that it is slick out there. Slipping can and does lead to many types of injuries for your Furkid. Including pulled muscles, strains, sprains, torn ligaments and even broken bones. Limping is a sign of pain, restlessness can also be a sign of pain. Dogs do not always vocalize their discomfort so we as their people need to pay close attention to often times subtle cues. You can enjoy this weather with your kiddo by just taking it slow and paying attention to ground conditions and keeping them on leash to play.

With the frigid temps outside did you know you can keep your dog active and stimulated indoors? With everyday objects ar...
01/22/2025

With the frigid temps outside did you know you can keep your dog active and stimulated indoors? With everyday objects around your home, pillows, couch cushions, broom handles, chairs you name it. You can create a make shift gym. Mental stimulation is also important, create treat puzzles with towels, or boxes, even specialized toys. Keep your furkids happy, active and healthy even on the coldest of days.

Give us a call today to schedule your consult and let us show you how we can help your pet live their best life, no matt...
01/15/2025

Give us a call today to schedule your consult and let us show you how we can help your pet live their best life, no matter the age.

Happy Howlidays from all of us at Bayside animal rehab. Just a reminder we will be closed from 12/24 through 12/29. We w...
12/23/2024

Happy Howlidays from all of us at Bayside animal rehab. Just a reminder we will be closed from 12/24 through 12/29. We will reopen on 12/30 but will be closed for new years day. Have a safe and happy holiday season. Can't wait for 2025 with all our clients and patients

12/18/2024

This is Brecka she is an almost 11 yr old shar pei mix, She is the sweetest, most stubborn little lady. If she wants to do something she is all in. If she decides meh not so much she with lay down or just leave the room. She is such a joy to work with and we adore every second with her. She does love the treadmill, most of her floor exercises and most of all her laser therapy. She will do paws up on the fit bone for Dr. Jenn willingly but she knows Megan is easier to manipulate a treat out of with those soulful eyes. Come see what rehab can do for your furkid. Ms. Brecka is a satisfied happy Doggo.

We at bayside animal rehab are pleased to introduce the Handsome Brulee. Brulee is a 12 yr old energetic lab with some s...
12/09/2024

We at bayside animal rehab are pleased to introduce the Handsome Brulee. Brulee is a 12 yr old energetic lab with some severe arthritis, especially in his hips. Which also leads to some muscle wasting. Brulee loves his floor exercises, tolerates the treadmill, but we are pretty sure laser and acupuncture are his all time favorite. Brulee would like to remind everyone that rehab isn't only for surgical or injury recovery but can help with the aging process as well. Rebuilding muscle, helping relieve pain, help to get your senior back to a more active lifestyle. Give us a call to schedule your consult today. 231-683-4962, let us help your pet live a longer more active life. Plus we are great at giving cuddles, Just ask Brulee

We would like to thank all of our patients and clients for their kindness and understanding with our closure last week. ...
11/20/2024

We would like to thank all of our patients and clients for their kindness and understanding with our closure last week. We appreciate you all. We are back at it this week, As you can see Ranger is loving life on his comfy couch. With holiday travel coming up, remember your pets can over do it too. We are here for all your furkids needs. Give us a call 231-683-4962 to set up your consult today.

11/11/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be closed this week, Nov 11th-15th.Thank you for understanding. We will reopen on Nov 18th

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a type of regenerative medicine that is rapidly gaining popularity and accessibili...
10/30/2024

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a type of regenerative medicine that is rapidly gaining popularity and accessibility in the companion animal world. With many of the same benefits as stem cell therapy, PRP therapy can be exceptionally useful in treating injured and wounded pets.

Question: How does platelet-rich plasma therapy work?
Answer: Platelet-rich plasma is blood plasma that contains concentrated amounts of platelets and growth factors. PRP therapy is a non-surgical, innovative method of providing high doses of the body’s own healing factors directly to the needed areas. PRP therapy aims to accelerate internal healing processes by amplifying the biological signals that would naturally occur when platelets congregate at an injury. By concentrating platelets and releasing more growth factors than would naturally occur, local tissue repair is stimulated.

Q: What conditions in pets can be treated with platelet-rich plasma therapy?
A: Pet PRP therapy is used to treat conditions affecting the bones, skin, muscles, joints, and connective tissues. Here at BARC, we may recommend PRP therapy for your pet with:

Sprained ligaments including post-op for knee surgery
Acute and chronic disease of tendons
Osteoarthritis
Degenerative joint diseases
Muscle tears
Elbow and hip dysplasia

Q: What happens to my pet receiving platelet-rich plasma therapy?
A: PRP therapy is performed as an outpatient procedure, so your pet needs to spend only the day in our clinic. They will need sedation (not anesthesia typically) for the procedure, but they will still be ready to go home the same day.

First, your pet’s blood is drawn and spun in our Companion Animal PRP centrifuge to separate the components. The plasma portion of the blood contains the platelets, which will be much more concentrated once they are centrifuged. Next, the platelets are stimulated to release their growth factors, which speeds up the healing process. Once activated, the platelet-rich plasma is injected into the affected area.

Q: How long does a platelet-rich plasma therapy session take?
A: The entire procedure typically takes 30 to 45 minutes from start to finish, plus the recovery time if your pet was sedated or anesthetized. The longest portion of the procedure is the time spent preparing the blood sample, and separating the plasma from the other blood components.

Q: Can platelet-rich plasma therapy be used with my pet’s other treatments?
A: PRP is a drug-free, surgery-free treatment modality that can be paired with almost any other therapy. Few, if any, interactions are a concern when adding PRP therapy to a treatment plan. PRP therapy works exceptionally well when combined with other advanced treatments, such as laser therapy.

Q: When can I expect to see results from platelet-rich plasma therapy and how long will they last?
A: As high as 80 percent of pets treated with PRP show noticeable improvement in their mobility in less than 10 days. Some pet owners have reported a mild to moderate relapse of signs about two weeks after treatment, before seeing a sustained benefit. Therapeutic effects have lasted between six to nine months for dogs with mild to moderate osteoarthritis. When coupled with laser therapy, the effects can last as long as one year. The total number of injections ranges from one to three depending on the severity of the osteoarthritis or injury. These injections are spaced out by 2-3 weeks.

Q: Will my pet experience any side effects after platelet-rich plasma therapy?

A: Because PRP therapy uses your pet’s own blood, few side effects are seen. Immediately after treatment, your pet may be sore from the injection, but this subsides in a few days. Laser therapy works synergistically with PRP as well as providing pain relief. All patients receive a laser treatment immediately post-injection. Restrict your pet’s activity for the first two weeks after treatment, and stick to mild, controlled exercise, such as short leash walks. The potential soreness will dissipate sooner than your pet’s exercise restrictions, so avoid fetching, jumping, running, or daycare, until we give your pet the all clear.

Is your pet possibly an ideal candidate for platelet-rich plasma therapy? Contact our Bayside Animal Rehab Center at 231-683-4962 or [email protected]

Did you know that large and giant breeds as well as smaller breeds with long backs like bassett hounds and dachshunds ar...
10/23/2024

Did you know that large and giant breeds as well as smaller breeds with long backs like bassett hounds and dachshunds are more prone to develop early onset osteoarthritis? Partly due to their increased risk of hip dysplasia, joint disease and genetics. It's important to try to stop it before it starts. Ways to assist in that include keeping your furkid at an ideal weight or body condition score of 4-5 out of nine, joint supplements such as dasuquin can be started in puppyhood, low impact exercises such as swimming or wading in knee to hip deep water. Avoid jumping up to or down from vehicles, high furniture especially as your furkid is growing. There are a lot of great ways to treat the symptoms of OA but the best treatment is prevention.

Meet little Bug, we don't often feature patients of the feline variety but this sweet little one has a special story. Sh...
10/14/2024

Meet little Bug, we don't often feature patients of the feline variety but this sweet little one has a special story. She was found by a good samaritan on the side of the road just about 10 days go. She was taken to Jordan Valley Animal Clinic for treatment. Due to her injuries which include a broken back and some serious road rash, we speculate she was thrown from a moving vehicle. She can walk but gingerly and due to the impeccable care of Dr. Powers and his staff is on the road to recovery. We are doing acupuncture and laser therapy to help with her healing as well as help her pain. She is an amazing testament to just how resilient our furry friends are.

10/09/2024

Did you know that the first animal to receive a prosthetic limb was a pug named Edward? Since the everything from an asian elephant to a sea turtle, alligator and dolphin have all received prosthetics. Even birds are receiving prothetic beaks. Scientific advancements are being made all the time to now included implanted prosthetics. Not only can they help with extending the life of amputees of one limb but some dogs have all 4 limb prosthetics. While not inexpensive they can and do improve the quality of life of so many.

10/07/2024

Did you know that acupuncture can help with pain, inflammation,digestion, and breathing issues.

09/30/2024

Peekaboo! Daisy sees you! 🫣🐶😆

This little lady loves her people deeply and likes to show that love with lots of kisses. 💋🐾

Daisy is four years old and has potential with other dogs. (No kitty cats for her, please). She is also eligible to be fostered! Give us a call at 231-946-5116 if you’re interested in giving Daisy the forever home she deserves. 🏡


09/30/2024

Fun facts, veterinary rehab started in the 1960's and 70's for equines only, it is now the fastest growing area in veterinary medicine. 🙃

Welcome fall with bayside animal rehab, Share your favorite fall photos of your furkids with us. Yay for cooler weather,...
09/25/2024

Welcome fall with bayside animal rehab, Share your favorite fall photos of your furkids with us. Yay for cooler weather, caramel apples, bonfires and all things spooky season. Happy Fall

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Miss Sophie is such a trooper. This girlie has some arthritis, she does the under water treadmill, floor exercises and laser therapy to help keep her moving as pain free as possible and prevent muscle mass loss. Along with taking Myos supplement we are working together to keep Sophie as healthy and happy as she can be.

This is Brecka she is an almost 11 yr old shar pei mix, She is the sweetest, most stubborn little lady. If she wants to do something she is all in. If she decides meh not so much she with lay down or just leave the room. She is such a joy to work with and we adore every second with her. She does love the treadmill, most of her floor exercises and most of all her laser therapy. She will do paws up on the fit bone for Dr. Jenn willingly but she knows Megan is easier to manipulate a treat out of with those soulful eyes. Come see what rehab can do for your furkid. Ms. Brecka is a satisfied happy Doggo.

Meet Maze, she had a TPLO on her right leg and also has a luxating patella on her left leg. She is just starting her rehab journey with us. She is spunky, sweet and a joy to work with. She loves her peanut better lick mats and that smiling face is full of kisses. We can't wait to see her progress.

This handsome little fella has been enjoying rehab for the past couple of weeks after surgery on his knee. Tator Tot is a blast to work with his spunky personality and determination are a great combo. Plus he gives great kisses. Way to go Tater, keep up the good work..

Murphy's Rehab Session
Murphy's Rehab Session

Rehabilitation for neurological conditions can help dogs regain function faster and strengthen muscle to support their imbalances. Meet our patient, Murphy, who suffered partial paralysis and incontinence after a FCE (fibrocartilaginous emboli) was diagnosed on MRI in 2017. Murphy’s symptoms are managed with acupuncture, hydrotherapy, and therapeutic exercises. #veterinaryrehab #northernmichiganmutt #traversecitydog

Meet our Patient of the Month
Meet our Patient of the Month

Meet our patient of the month, Cullen. He is a superb athlete who loves competitive skijoring. A partially torn cranial cruciate ligament was limiting his well-being and threatening the future of his athletic career. Our goal was to support Cullen's return to a happy and healthy life by non-surgical intervention. Through underwater treadmill sessions and shockwave therapy Cullen is making great strides and is back to outdoor training... Congratulations Cullen, best of luck on the trails! #veterinaryrehab #northernmichiganmutt #traversecitydog

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