SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY CARE
Integrative Medicine & Rehabilitation
A comprehensive approach to pet health and wellness
Integrative Medicine & Rehabilitation
Common conditions we evaluate and treat
- Post-operative patients — neurologic and orthopedic conditions
- Osteoarthritis
- Intervertebral disk disease
- Degenerative neurologic conditions
- Soft tissue injuries (muscle strains and tendinopathies)
- Conservative management for non-surgical candidates
- Elbow and hip dysplasia
- Variety of chronic conditions
- Palliative and hospice care
- Obesity
Treatments we offer
- Physical rehabilitation
- Acupuncture
- Hydrotherapy (underwater treadmill)
- Photobiomodulation (laser) therapy
- Massage and manual therapies
- Electrical stimulation (TENS and NMES)
- Therapeutic exercises
- Therapeutic ultrasound
- Shockwave therapy
- Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMFt)
- Herbal therapies
- Weight loss and conditioning
- Pain management
Hospital Stories
Easing the pain for a cat named Mouse
A cat born blind is experiencing life in a new way after a visit to WSU’s Integrative Medicine and Rehabilitation service.
Rehab isn’t just for humans
WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers continuum of care for animal patients.
WSU works to repair puppy’s leg
It was a highly complicated procedure but the surgical team was able to practice and prepare using a 3D-printed model of the puppy’s legs.
Health Topics
- Acupuncture for chronic pain in dogs Acupuncture is a safe, drug-free therapy that can help manage chronic pain in dogs. It is commonly used as part of a multimodal treatment plan for conditions like arthritis, hip dysplasia, and back pain. Many dogs experience improved mobility, reduced discomfort, and a better quality of life with regular acupuncture treatments.
- Common spinal injuries in dogs What are the most common spinal injuries in dogs? Two of the most common spinal injuries in dogs are fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) and acute non-progressive nucleus pulposus extrusion. Both conditions cause temporary paralysis and weakness, particularly in the hind legs. The disorders are mainly seen in large breed dogs but can occur in miniature schnauzers […]
- Integrative Veterinary Medicine Integrative veterinary medicine is a comprehensive approach to animal health.
- Passive range of motion exercises Passive range of motion exercises are designed to maintain function and increase the movement possible in a joint or limb by gentle stretches and motions of muscles and tendons. These exercises can benefit dogs that are arthritic, recovering from surgery, or suffering from muscle atrophy. Watch the video below for a demonstration of passive range […]
Clinical Studies
Any current clinical studies for this service will be listed below.
Questions about giving? Contact Kay Glaser or 509-335-4835.