Why I Started K9 PT

Have you ever looked at your dog and thought, "I wish you could live forever." I have. I knew from the first moment of struggle that I needed to do everything I could to make sure that I gave my dog a fighting chance to live a long happy life.

     Have you ever looked at your dog and thought to yourself “I wish you could live forever.” I have. I knew from the first moment of struggle that I needed to do everything I could to make sure that I gave my dog a fighting chance to live a long happy life. I did not want to see her in pain, or worse, and have to make the daunting decision any earlier than I had to. Being a human physical therapist shifting to the canine world, I knew the importance of continued movement as we age. So why would this not be true for our canine family? It is!

      I devoted the first 6 years of my physical therapy career helping seniors stay active and remain independent within their homes through home health care. In 2018, I discovered I could combine my passion for helping others solve mobility issues and navigate aging with my love for dogs. I was introduced to canine rehabilitation and wellness and knew I had found my dream job. My vision for the world is to have a different conversation when it comes to aging and end of life choices for canines.

     Senior dogs deserve as much love, dignity, and respect as any other stage of their life. I want pet parents to approach aging and end of life with knowledge, empowerment, and hope.     
     
      As I have learned more and more about canine rehabilitation and caring for senior dogs, I knew I had a duty to share what I had learned to help others. Just like with human geriatrics, canine geriatrics and get overlooked by their doctors. It is easy to blame old age and arthritis for slowing and debilitation in our older dogs. Age will take its natural toll on the body but with the appropriate amount of exercise and proper nutrition you can slow the aging process. 

        If you've gotten to the end, thanks for reading about something so important to me! I hope you see my heart to serve "Mans Best Friend." 

With 2022 just starting off- what will you be passionate about this year?
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