Rehabilitation products

TENS unit
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@catie.and.the.boys
​@louis.on.wheels
Transcutaneous Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation (TENS) works in dogs by sending low level currents to an area of muscle that has been injured or weakened due to lack of use, stimulating it and forcing it to contract.
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This approach is also used in the rehabilitation of dogs with spinal cord injuries. You should consult your vet or physiotherapist for instructions on their proper placement and use. 

Heat pad

The application of heat is used to reduce stiffness and muscle spasms, increase blood flow and relieve pain. Unlike cold therapy, heat therapy is applied after the initial swelling and inflammation (a.k.a. irritation) stage of an injury.

​Heat therapy is most commonly applied to joints: shoulders, elbows and wrists in the front legs; and hips, knees and ankles in the back legs. It can be used on any part of your dog's body where muscle damage, strain or spasm occurs. For example, a dog with a disc problem in the spine (neck or back) may have muscle spasms, which heat therapy can relieve.

Spine and joint supplements

Vetri-disc

A unique formulation designed exclusively to support connective tissues associated with the spine. The main ingredient, bovine tracheal cartilage is a rich source of chondroitin sulfates which make up the connective tissue matrix and are found in an especially high concentration in the spinal and invertebrate disc tissues. Other ingredients like taurine and equisetum arvense are necessary for the synthesis of connective tissue, while minerals like calcium and magnesium support bone growth and maintenance. 

Vital Vities Vitamins

Canine Everyday Essentials has a full multimineral and full multivitamin complement along with super-foods containing powerfully healing nutrients: Kale, Broccoli, Dandelion, Beets, Carrots, Apples, Cranberry, Blueberry, Alfalfa.

It also contains both Probiotics and Prebiotics (Prebiotics are green foods that support the probiotic growth in the intestine).

GlycoFlex 3

This product is recommended for dogs in need of maximum joint support. It is also recommended by veterinarians for geriatric and working dogs and as a follow-up to support normal recovery after orthopaedic surgery. This formula contains higher levels of glucosamine, MSM, manganese, and DMG, and includes grape seed extract and L-glutathione for added support. This product is available in palatable, chicken-flavored chewable tablets.

Nutramax Cosequin DS Plus
Recommended by
@thebumblesnot
@tuxthetripod
Cosequin DS Plus MSM contains FCHG49® Glucosamine Hydrochloride, TRH122® Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, and MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane). This combination of ingredients helps to protect your dog's joints and support healthy cartilage matrix production. Use Cosequin to support mobility for a healthy lifestyle in your pet.

Bladder support

Cranberry Mannose-D for UTI support
Recommended by
@thebumblesnot
D Mannose Supplements are made from a form of sugar which is related to glucose. Supplements of this type are utilized in order to prevent UTIs (urinary tract infections). Also, the supplement may have the power to stop particular forms of bacteria from adhering to urinary tract walls and triggering UTIs.