Pets suffering from partial or full paralysis due to back surgery or trauma present unique challenges to their owners.  Not only is physical rehabilitation an important consideration, but appropriate nursing care is vital to improve your pet's chances of healing and recovery. 

At Caring Canine Rehabilitation Center, our Nursing Care Consultations are ideally scheduled immediately following your pet's release from your neurologist's directly-supervised care .  Your pet's program is designed around the specific needs and goals of your individual pet, his/her condition, your home set-up and physical abilities.   Programs may include such items as:

     •  Expressing the bladder / fecal elimination

     •  Prevention of urine scald and fecal matting

     •  Rotation of body- timing, how to rotate with you and
         your pet's safety in mind

     •  Selection of appropriate bedding and props

     •  Handling your pet- how to pick up and carry, 
        appropriate support while walking, etc.

     •  Instruction in safe massage and range of motion
         techniques

     •  Instruction in basic Tellington TTouch® techniques- calms stressed animals and aids in
        establishing a trusting relationship between the owner and pet

     •  Handling aids- referral to reliable resources, assistance in selecting and sizing for aids
        such as slings and carts

     •  Assistance with finding support groups

In addition to your home nursing care, Caring Canine Rehabilitation Center offers
the following services specifically aimed at pets with partial or full paralysis:

     •  Electrical Stimulation- decreases pain, increases circulation to the traumatized
         area, stimulates nerve growth and innervation.  Another form of E-Stim that
         we offer is Pelvic Floor Stim. (Both E-Stim and Pelvic Floor Stim are pictured
         right)

     •  Ultrasound- increases circulation, reduces localized swelling, relaxes muscle
         spasm, stimulates healing

     •  Acupuncture- decreases pain, normalizes the flow of energy in the body