In this last of our four part series about Tripawd rehabilitation, fitness and conditioning tips, you’ll see how Dr.Kennedy works with Tripawd Domino to keep him strong, lean and fit.
See how you can keep your Tripawd dog fit with these exercises that incorporate the pawsome FitPAWS Canine Conditioning equipment available in our Tripawds Gear Shop:
How to Use a FitPAWS Balance Pad and Balance Disc for beginner-level weight-bearing exercises that strengthen a dog’s core muscles, shoulders, back and hips.
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How to Use a FitPAWS Peanut to help three legged dogs develop core strength and balance with advanced rehab exercises like “Puppy Push-Ups.”
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How to Use a FitPAWS Wobble/Rocker Board as a fun way to help tripawds develop core strength, balance and proprioception (body/space awareness). Dr. Kennedy, DVM, CCRP explains the benefits and how it is best to make a board that fits your dog’s body.
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Many sincere thanks to Domino, Cassie and Dr. Dicki L. Kennedy of ARCC: Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center in Greenville, South Carolina for taking time to share this important information about Tripawd fitness and health. For more great tips by Dr. Kennedy, see:
Learn Rehab and Fitness Tips for Tripawd Cats and Dogs, Part 1
More Rehab and Fitness Tips for Tripawd Cats and Dogs, Part 2
Prosthetic, Braces, Rehab and Fitness for Tripawd Cats and Dogs, Part 3
Recommended Reading
Download the new Tripawds e-book, Loving Life on Three Legs: Canine Fitness and Conditioning for Happy, Healthy Tripawds for all the tools you need to help your three-legged hero get fit and stay strong for an injury-free life.
Be sure to reserve your seat in the first ever Tripawds Conditioning Course, an all-0nline course brought to you by the Fenzi Online Dog Sports Academy and world-renowned canine fitness expert, Dr. Debbie Gross, DPT, MSPT, Diplomat ABPTS, CCRP, beginning in February 2015.
Disclaimer: Please remember, we are not veterinarians. This information is not a substitute for medical care by a qualified veterinary professional. Always seek the advice of a licensed rehabilitation therapy veterinarian prior to making any medical decisions or undergoing treatments or therapies, or if you have questions about your Tripawd’s health. Never delay treatment or disregard professional medical advice based on something you saw here on Tripawds.com
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