Tripawd Talk Radio

Veterinary Rehab Therapy Benefits for Three Legged Dogs

March 22, 2014 tripawds Episode 33
Tripawd Talk Radio
Veterinary Rehab Therapy Benefits for Three Legged Dogs
Show Notes

Tripawds Podcast Episode #33: Join guests Lisa Saez, PT, CCRT from Dalias Doggie Rehab, and Maverick's Mom, Mandy Taylor for an informative discussion about the benefits of rehab therapy for dogs who have lost a leg to amputation. Lisa's Background: Lisa combines her her professional skills as a human physical therapist with her lifelong passion for the good health of all animals. She is a certified canine rehabilitation therapist and is founder of Dals Doggie Rehab, a New Jersey-based practice that helps canines of all ages live their lives to the fullest through several different modalities of rehabilitation therapy including: Balance & proprioceptive exercisesNeuromuscular Electrical StimulationTherapeutic UltrasoundHydrotherapyManual Therapy & more About Maverick: Mandy regularly takes Maverick, a three legged Australian Shepherd, to Lisa's practice where she says he "thinks PT is one of the best things ever invented." For this episode we will discuss Lisa's various approaches treatment for her three-legged canine patients and how it benefits them. She'll share tips for Tripawd pawrents who want to learn more about canine rehab. Maverick's Mom will share her story of preparing Maverick for life on three legs with Lisa's help, and how Maverick has reaped the benefits of a regular canine rehabilitation therapy program. Read Maverick's Blog DalsDogRehab.com Call in with your questions or join us in the Live Tripawds Chat during the show! 

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