I had Graham originally signed up for 5 weeks of P.T. at the place where he had his orthopedic surgery done and that was fine, even though they didn't specialize in physical therapy, nor did they have any specialized p.t. equipment. They mostly did stretches and massage therapy. I was OK with that until today when, by streak of luck, today in the Detroit Free Press newspaper, there was a huge, front page article on a pet rehabilitation center that specialized in rehabing all sorts of aliments from extreme obesity, to torn ligements, to spinal cord injuries and so on. I just couldn't believe there was a huge article about pet rehab so soon after Graham's cast removal. I called the place and they are absolutely WONDERFUL!!! They have SO much therapy equipment...they have something for every dog in need!
Needless to say, I canceled with the vet that did his surgery and set up an appointment with this new facility since it is so wonderful. Graham will be going for underwater treadmill therapy 3 times a week for at least 2 weeks, and more if necessary, then I'll take him once a week or so until he has built enough muscle in that leg.
Here's the newspaper article that turned me on to the wonderful rehab center:
Detroit Free Press Article
And here is their website:
Animal Rehabilitation Center Of Michigan
I am really excited about this place. They will get my Graham back on *all* of his feet again I will tell you all about it after I get back. Our first appointment is this coming Monday. I think it's such fate that there was that news article today. It really was amazing.
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