Alternative Therapies at West Ridge

West Ridge Animal Hospital is now offering alternative therapies to complement your senior dog’s wellness program! Dr. Amanda Hensley, a rehabilitation veterinarian, joined our team last fall to help build this area of practice so that we can provide the most comprehensive plan for your pet’s needs. Physical rehabilitation is a very important part of the multi-modal approach to managing arthritis and improving quality of life in senior pets. Alternative therapies currently offered include:

• Underwater treadmill – this provides low-impact exercise to help improve mobility, range of motion and strength in pets who may not be able to get enough exercise on land
• Laser therapy – to help control pain and inflammation associated with arthritis.
• Massage – to relieve muscle tightness and soreness that is often present in animals with decreased mobility.
• Therapeutic exercises – these exercises are used to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. There are countless exercises which can be used to target a specific area of the body depending on your pet’s needs, and many of them can easily be done at home with no equipment.
• Acupuncture and veterinary orthopedic manipulation – these modalities are used as adjunct treatment for painful conditions such as arthritis and associated muscle spasm.

To provide our wonderful clients with more information on these topics, West Ridge is hosting an informational seminar at the Greeley Family FunPlex on Sunday, April 22nd at 1:00pm. Dr. Hensley will be speaking about the role of physical rehabilitation in the multi-modal approach to managing senior pets. Other West Ridge doctors and staff will also be speaking about acupuncture, veterinary orthopedic manipulation and massage. Come meet Dr. Hensley and learn about alternatives for your senior pet!