At Boundary Bay, we understand that each pet is unique. Our animal rehabilitation team provides comprehensive and individualized treatment plans tailored to your pet’s specific needs. After a thorough assessment, our team collaborates closely with you to provide education, guidance, and unwavering support throughout your pet’s healing process.
At BBVSH, we know that pets are family. Whether it’s a dog recovering from surgery or a cat with arthritis, we want every pet to live their best, most comfortable life. Rehabilitation bridges the gap between medical care and daily well-being, ensuring pets get the holistic care they deserve.
Plus, as a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital, we often treat pets with complex needs—physiotherapy is just one of the ways we support their recovery journey.
Rehabilitation can do wonders for pets struggling with mobility issues or recovering from injuries.
Some of the biggest benefits include:
Similar to the benefits humans get from physiotherapy, cat and dog rehabilitation can benefit pets in many different life stages and conditions including post-surgical patients, neurological patients, overweight pets, senior pets plus sporting and agility dogs. Pets with arthritis, back pain, joint issues, or those recovering from orthopedic or neurologic surgery are often good candidates for rehabilitation. Even pets that are aging or dealing with chronic conditions like hip dysplasia can benefit from physiotherapy.
If your dog or cat is recovering from surgery, showing signs of pain, or struggling with mobility, physiotherapy might be a great option. Talk to your veterinarian or reach out to our rehabilitation team at BBVSH for an assessment.
Our rehabilitation team collaborates closely with pet owners to create individualized treatment plans that address each pet’s unique needs. These plans often include a combination of hydrotherapy, laser therapy, range-of-motion exercises, and other supportive modalities to reduce pain, improve mobility, and prevent complications.
During recovery from orthopedic surgery, pets may struggle to achieve a full range of motion or rebuild strength through land-based activities alone. Hydrotherapy (underwater treadmill) is particularly beneficial in this stage, as the buoyancy of water reduces stress on healing joints while encouraging movement and muscle rebuilding.
By incorporating rehabilitation into a pet’s post-surgical care, we aim to speed recovery, minimize discomfort, and help them return to their normal activities as quickly and safely as possible.
Yes! Regular rehabilitation can help maintain joint health, prevent obesity, and keep muscles strong—key factors in preventing injuries or worsening conditions as pets age.
At BBVSH, rehabilitation starts with an individualized assessment to determine your pet’s specific needs. Depending on the condition, the following therapies may be recommended:
Gentle massage can increase blood flow, loosen stiff muscles, and reduce discomfort, preparing your pet for therapeutic exercises.
This non-invasive therapy assists with pain relief and faster healing for your pets.
This procedure uses electrical currents to accelerate healing, slow muscle atrophy and build muscle mass during periods of inactivity.
This water-based therapy offers a low-impact treatment using the buoyancy of water to reduce stress on joints while providing resistance to strengthen muscles.
Heat therapy relaxes muscles and improves circulation, while cryotherapy (cold therapy) reduces swelling and inflammation, especially after surgery or injury.
This modality uses sound waves to target deeper tissues, reducing pain and improving healing in muscles and tendons.
Tailored exercises help strengthen muscles, improve joint flexibility, and support mobility. These programs may include controlled movements, stretches, and balance work.
Establishing goals, tailoring exercise programs and examining diet to safely reduce body weight, improve body condition and move towards a sustainable, long-term, healthy lifestyle.
A referral from your family veterinarian ensures the proper transfer of medical information. It is beneficial to your pet and the specialty veterinarian to have all relevant medical information and will help your pet receive appropriate care.
You are welcome to contact us directly without a referral if you believe your pet would benefit from specialty or behaviour care. However, we believe strongly in working hand-in-hand with your family veterinarian to provide comprehensive care, and if it is possible to provide records or a referral from your family vet, it is helpful. Please contact us at 604-514-8383 or at info@bbvsh.com.
Referrals to our Surrey, BC Hospital
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PDFs can be emailed to info@bbvsh.com or faxed to 604-427-2494
Referrals to our hospital in Bellingham, WA
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Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment is required.
If you are able, call ahead and let us know you are coming.
Our phone number is (604) 514-8383
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