FAQs for Pet Owners

How can Rehabilitation help my pet?
Rehabilitation therapies are an excellent aid following muscle injury and orthopaedic surgery (for bones and joints), or to help reduce the discomfort of osteo-arthritis. Rehabilitation techniques are also helpful when pets are recovering from all types of nerve injuries, including paralysis.

Pain Management is a major part of rehabilitation for all pets. All rehabilitation techniques help to improve comfort levels long term, and restore normal movement patterns. Most therapies used are non-painful. If your pet is suffering from pain some specific therapies can be used to stop this.

All rehabilitation therapy is complimentary to veterinary treatment and is not meant as an alternative to veterinary care.

How much will it cost?
Initial assessment takes approximately 1 hour and includes exercise prescription and any electrical therapies required. This costs $80.00, and may be claimable on you pets insurance*.

Aquatreadmill sessions where the therapist is in the water with your pet cost $65.00 per session.

Follow up sessions out of the water take 30 minutes and cost $40.00.These visits can be timed to coincide with check-ups with your vet.

How often will my pet need it?
The number of follow up visits will depend on the condition being treated, and treatment intensity chosen. If needed follow up visits can be at fortnightly or monthly intervals. For intensive treatment programmes 2 or 3 visits a week may be required. For long term or lifelong problems 6-9 monthly maintenance check ups are advisable. All re-visit frequencies will be discussed at the initial visit.

How long will it take?
Rehabilitation times vary for each individual case depending on age, general health, and condition being treated.

The therapist will work with you to design a rehabilitation programme for your pet that will fit best with your lifestyle and budget.

Active owner participation improves the outcome of treatment, both medically and financially.

How can I get rehabilitation therapy for my pet?
Patients will only be seen on veterinary referral. It is up to the vet whether there is a letter, fax, or email to start the process. All out of practice assessments will be reported back to your vets by their preferred method.

Either contact your vet to see if rehabilitation techniques are suitable for your pet, or contact Active Pet Rehabilitation so the therapist can talk directly to your vet.

*It is always best to get confirmation from your insurance company before treatment if you wish to claim your costs. Record the date, time and name of the person you speak to for future reference.