How Canine Therapy can help your Tripod/Amputee Dog

Canine Therapy for Dogs who are tripods is not only helpful but important.  Therapy techniques aim to improve the dog's mobility, strength, and overall quality of life. Your 3 legged pup can lead an extremely normal life!

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      Canine Therapy for Dogs who are tripods is not only helpful but important.  Therapy techniques aim to improve the dog's mobility, strength, and overall quality of life. Your 3 legged pup can lead an extremely normal life! Here are some ways in which canine rehab can help your Tripod.

  Strength Building:
      Exercises target specific muscle groups to build strength, compensate for the loss and prevent muscle atrophy. The focus is on the 3 remaining limbs as well as their core to make sure they are strong and steady. The therapy specialist would walk you through how to maintain proper posture and balance to avoid further incidents.

  Weight Management
      Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for dogs with mobility issues. Exercise is a part of that, but so is diet. Proper Nutrition and supplements will help decrease added stress on the remaining limbs.

  Bracing
    The use of a brace can be very helpful. It can provide additional support to the remaining limbs, helping the dog maintain stability and balance. It can also help distribute weight more evenly. When bracing, the fitting needs to be done by a professional.

 Pain Management
     Lastly, therapy can help significantly with your sweet dogs pain. Massage, stretching, and heat and cold therapy are a few of the best ways to help your tripod feel comfortable. 

     Canine therapy is customized to the individual needs of your dog. A therapy professional will create a tailored plan for the specific challenges your dog may face. Every dog is different and so the care plan should be too. 

At Oklahoma K9 PT we are trained and knowledgeable in treating Tripods. Send us an email with any questions you may have. [email protected].
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