Therapeutic Exercise

During physical rehabilitation, therapeutic exercises are selected for your individual pet based on their condition and your specific goals.  They are often used for improving strength, balance, body awareness, flexibility, and retraining daily skills such as walking, sitting down, standing up, or using stairs.  Exercises are taught in a fun way using treats and positive reinforcement.  Dr. Leavitt will provide fitness equipment during appointments and will teach pet owners how to perform exercises with their pet at home using common household items.  A customized home exercise plan will be provided for all physical rehabilitation patients.