Welcome to California Animal Rehabilitation (CARE)
Veterinarians + Physical Therapists = Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services
Our Mission
The mission at California Animal Rehabilitation (CARE) is to provide the gold standard in comprehensive rehabilitation care for your pet, by combining the education and expertise of a veterinarian and a doctor of physical therapy, both certified in canine rehabilitation. Our holistic approach includes all factors in the rehabilitation equation, including medical history, current issues, body condition, lifestyle, nutrition, supplements and medication, combined with cutting edge, state-of-the-art technology.
| Pairing a veterinarian with a physical therapist has the potential for tremendous outcomes in pet rehabilitation... Veterinarians understand pet injuries and diseases, and physical therapists are experts in the science of rehabilitation-- how a body moves, joint and soft tissue mechanics and the impact of exercise... California Animal Rehabilitation’s facility offers the most desirable business model in this rapidly emerging field. |
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Does Your Pet Need Rehabilitation?
Rehabilitation can often be an alternative to surgery. Your pet will benefit if it has one or more of the following conditions:
 Post or pre-operative orthopedic or neurological surgeries
Arthritis or dysplasia
Muscle strains, spasms or weakness
Tendonitis or bursitis
Ligament sprains or tears
Limping, gait abnormalities or a change in quality of movement
Spine disorders: disc problems, neck or back pain
Performance problems in canine athletics
Reluctance to go on walks, play with other pets, or jump on the bed or sofa
Changes in appetite or behavior that suggest discomfort
Changes in posture during daily activities
Obesity or general health concerns
A need for an overall wellness plan
Pet pain relief
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CARE FREE REHAB is our Non Profit organization, which raises funds for less fortunate pets who need treatment at California Animal Rehabilitation. We graciously accept any form of donation for this cause, in an effort to ease suffering and aid pets in need. |
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Sammi, Quadriplegic Dog, Learns To Walk And Run (VIDEO)
Posted: 02/29/12
The journey wasn't easy, but Sammi the springer spaniel has learned to walk again.
The 8-year-old dog had a bone growing near his spinal column that began to press on his spinal cord, according to a press release from California Animal Rehabilitation. Doctors operated, but were unable to remove the excess bone, leaving Sammi quadriplegic.
But after months of intense rehabilitation treatments, Sammi learned to sit up, walk and eventually run.
The rehab center captured Sammi's reunion with mom on camera, and the footage is sure to bring a smile to your face. Read the rest of the story at HuffingtonPost.com
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