What is Patella Luxation?

A subluxation occurs when there is a structural insufficiency around the kneecap which leads to abnormal movement within the joint. The patella does not make proper contact with articular (or smooth) surfaces of the femur, instead it drifts medially, or laterally, and...

LASER : What Does It Do?

LASER, or Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, is a core modality used at Water4Dogs Rehabilitation Center. It is commonly known as “Cold Laser Therapy” or “Low Level Light Therapy” and is used to treat inflammation and encourage healing of tissues...

Neurodevelopmental Sequencing: Re-Learning To Walk

When a pet is affected by a neurological injury or disease, it can be difficult for all involved. The process of navigating the care and rehabilitation of a pet with neurological deficiencies is something our team can assist with at all levels. While the prognosis of...

The Benefits of Walking

Whether your dog is big or little, fast or slow, walking is one of the most important activities you can share with your dog. The pack walk, or family walk, is an important part of bonding with your pet. Dogs love to explore and sniff and mark their surroundings....

What Happens in Hydrotherapy?

We are lucky enough at Water4Dogs to have both an indoor pool and two underwater treadmills to use with our patients! Hydrotherapy, which may include one or both of the above listed treatments, is a wonderful low impact way to reach your rehabilitation goals. Water...

Non-Pharmaceutical Pain Relief at Home

At Water4Dogs Rehabilitation Center we understand how important it is to properly assess and treat pain for our patients. It is equally important that we empower our clients to do the same when at home. Relying on medication to treat pain and inflammation is...

How To Get Started With Us!

Curious about our program and what we do? Let us lead you through the rehabilitation process and how to get started! Before we meet you in person our team is fast at work reading over your pet’s medical records and advanced imaging reports. The more information you...

Dear Clients and Friends

Dear Friends and Clients, As you may have heard from multiple news outlets, the healthcare industry, including Veterinary Medicine, has been strained and overstretched over the last 2 years. The pandemic has created a much higher level of physical and emotional demand...

Good Gear for Good Dogs!

Every dog has different needs, both physical and behavioral, that’s why choosing the right gear can be challenging. When navigating recovery and rehabilitation with your pet you may want to consider a couple of factors when making that choice. Collars are...