How many out there have ever had to undergo surgery? Fun don’t you think? I mean seriously, you get to have sharp objects inserted into pipelines carrying life supporting fluids. You get to wear that seriously flattering night gown (unisex and one size fits all). You get the special attention of inquiring minds, both old and new (seems I always get the new). Orifices are examined, probed and emptied, you are encouraged to lose a few pounds due to lack of nourishment either through decreased intake or increased output, or perhaps both. But then my friends, the big pay off. No, not the improved state of being upon awakening, but the fabulous effects of those mind altering pharmaceuticals which allow that improved state to occur. Admit it, we all like the drugs, but we don’t all like how it feels when those intial drugs wear off. (except for those friendly little pain stompers our kindly physicians prescribe to us. Neither does your pet.
Whenever you or your pet undergoes any type of surgery, there is a period of significant discomfort and gradual healing. Our only true option is to give the body the time it needs to become less uncomfortable and to heal. but in the interum, there are things which can be done to decrease the discomfort and shorten the healing period, as well as improve the final outcome.
One thing which is so important is to make certain the pain is controlled. Study after study has proven that animals feel pain and when that pain is controlled they heal faster and recover better. How is pain control achieved? through pharmaceuticals, cryotherapy (cold), thermal therapy (heat), and rehabilitation exercises. Get them moving (in a supervised manner) and the pain will be better controlled. That is where canine rehabiliation can be of huge benefit, both to you and your pet.
Here at Creature Comforts Canine Rehabilitation Center we are able to take an animal who is suffering after surgery or from age related pain, and help get them back to full function. Or if not full function, as in the case of some neurologic or degenerative processes, at least to the best quality of life available. Do you want your four legged friend to have the ability to not only be with you longer, but to do so with the benefit of decreased discomfort? Then please come see us and let us show you how we can help.
