Post Operative Care

An important aspect of any surgical procedure is the post rehabilitation recovery process. It’s during this process that natural movement is re-learned, and freedom of movement is re-enforced. Whether it was an orthopaedic condition, neutering, abdominal surgery or a different type of surgery, massage plays an important role as a supplement to standard rehabilitation procedures after surgery.

Massage will help with your dog’s mobility, pain management and offer them a speedier return back to their individual fitness. It will help to bring blood and nutrients to the affected area to repair the soft tissue and also can help break up scar tissue and keep the muscles supple .By increasing circulation while relaxing the muscles, massage can help the body pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs,this allows the surgical rehabilitating area(s) to become more flexible and heal at an accelerated rate.

Massage

4 – 6 weeks after surgery your dog will find it beneficial to have a structured full massage session with a fully trained therapist who will tailor the treatment to your dog’s specific needs. The treatment would focus on the following areas: