Is it possible to exercise Tripawd cats? Our members say “Yes!” These articles about core-strengthening for cats explain DIY exercises you can do together, and share more about feline rehabilitation therapy.
Tripawd fitness and exercise tips from the pack of Angel Nixon, a three-legged Greyhound and long-term osteosarcoma survivor.
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:
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.
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
Learn about prosthetics, braces, health, fitness and exercise tips for amputee dogs and cats with Dr. Dicki L. Kennedy of Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center in Greenville, South Carolina.
Learn health, fitness and exercise tips for amputee dogs and cats with Dr. Dicki L. Kennedy of Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center in Greenville, South Carolina.