Animal Rehabilitation Services in Acworth, GA

Managing pain in pets is equally as important as managing their health. Good nutrition and preventative care play major roles in giving dogs and cats longer, better lives, but pain can be a silent threat that requires more than a change in diet to improve. At Mills Animal Hospital, we understand that pets can suffer from debilitating pain just like people can, and relieving it is essential to their quality of life. That’s why we provide various animal rehabilitation treatment options, including holistic injections.

Learn about our rehabilitating treatments below and request an appointment today if you’re interested in these options for your pet!

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Cat and Dog Laser Therapy

Laser therapy, also known as photobiomodulation therapy, is a non-invasive treatment that works wonders for dogs and cats of all ages. It harnesses the power of light energy to target affected areas, significantly reducing inflammation and pain while accelerating the healing process. This therapy is particularly beneficial for pets recovering from injuries, or surgeries, or managing chronic conditions like arthritis. Sessions are quick and stress-free, making it an ideal option for pet health and comfort.

The effectiveness of laser therapy is evident in its ability to stimulate cellular regeneration and improve circulation, leading to quicker tissue repair and relief from discomfort. Pet owners often report seeing noticeable improvements in their pets' mobility and energy levels after just a few treatments.

Laser therapy can effectively reduce pain and inflammation associated with a variety of acute and chronic conditions, including:

Infections
Sprains & Strains
Post-surgical
Osteoarthritis
Inflammation
Inflammatory bowel disease
Wounds
Lick granuloma
Degenerative joint disease
Dental procedure
Aural Hematoma

Holistic Injections

Holistic injections therapy, a progressive method gaining popularity in veterinary medicine, provides a natural approach to improve your pet's health. This treatment utilizes your pet's natural healing capabilities to aid recovery from various conditions and injuries. Explore the effectiveness and advantages of this innovative therapy in supporting the well-being of our cherished animal companions.

How Do Holistic Injections Work?

Holistic injection therapy involves utilizing a sample of your pet's blood, which is processed to concentrate essential healing elements. This concentrated solution is then injected directly into the affected area, harnessing the body's innate healing mechanisms. Through the release of growth factors and proteins, these injections stimulate tissue repair and reduce inflammation, offering a safe and effective treatment option for many pets with minimal risk of side effects.

Conditions Treated with Holistic Injections

Holistic injection therapy presents a promising solution for pets dealing with various conditions, particularly those concerning joint pain and soft tissue injuries. Here are some prevalent ailments where holistic injections can offer substantial relief:

Osteoarthritis

Tendon and Ligament Injuries

Surgical Recovery

Wound Healing

Physical Rehabilitation

Physical rehabilitation can make a huge difference in the lives of pets with chronic pain and mobility issues, or pets recovering from an acute injury or surgery. The purpose of rehabilitation is to improve muscle strength, range of motion, and overall quality of life. Rehab can also relieve acute or chronic pain in pets. Mills Animal Hospital offers a wide variety of rehabilitation services that can be tailored to your companion’s unique needs and situation.

These services include:

Balance/wobble boards for improving balance and muscle strength
Tickle therapy for building core strength and combating muscle atrophy
Therapeutic exercises
Custom-fitted orthotics

Walking Over Beams

Balance Board

Vet Therapy Device

We are proud to have the Intelect Vet Veterinary Therapy Machine, which offers both electrotherapy and ultrasound therapies. These are innovative approaches to veterinary care, each offering unique benefits for animal health through a single device. This machine incorporates three therapy modalities: electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and a combination of both, designed to enhance our patients’ well-being.

Ultrasound Function

The ultrasound function is pivotal for improving a pet’s range of motion, managing pain, and aiding in joint mobilization and muscle stretching. Whether providing a superficial or deep-tissue treatment, the choice between 1Mhz and 3Mhz frequencies allows us to tailor the therapy to your pet’s specific needs, effectively relieving pain and inflammation in joints, muscles, and bones. These benefits are crucial for helping pets regain mobility and improve their quality of life.

Electrotherapy Function

Electrical stimulation, including TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) and NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation), plays a critical role in pain management, muscle strengthening, and the prevention and reversal of muscle atrophy. It is particularly effective in increasing muscle mass, enhancing strength, and managing edema. The therapy's ability to overcome muscle reflex inhibition and eliminate pain allows pets to progress steadily in their treatment plans.

The Benefits of Our Vet Therapy Device

The Intelect Vet machine is versatile, accommodating both pulsating and continuous therapy sessions with an intuitive, high-resolution display screen. It is suitable for animals of all sizes, ensuring that every pet receives optimal care. Like similar devices used in human physical therapy, it also provides significant pain relief, soothes soreness and inflammation, and boosts joint mobility, making it an essential tool for providing top-quality physical therapy to our cherished patients.