By: Kyle Laws, Chiltonic General Manager
We have already discussed the human benefits of cryotherapy. But did you know that dogs can benefit from using cryotherapy?
Remember local cryotherapy exposes portions of the body to extreme cold for a short period of time. It is an incredible way to realize the benefits of cryotherapy on certain sections of the body like the hip, shoulders, legs, tails and stomach of the dog.
Unfortunately, they too have surgeries and need to recover quickly. Allergies can sometimes cause excessive licking and ‘hot spots.’ And yes, they may not be able to talk but we know when they are in pain.
Our 20 minute localized cryotherapy treatment is known to increase blood circulation, reduce pain and swelling as well as hot spots. These are all issues that plague our furry friends.
There is objective evidence that dogs with skin irritations respond well to cryotherapy treatments. The treatment reduces symptoms and is usually well tolerated by canine patients.
So if your dog has been injured, is recovering from certain surgeries or has any of the issues we identified above, consider visiting us. Our canine clients look forward to this form of therapy and actually enjoy it.
We just came across this video clip of a CBS news segment which further describe this practice. You might want to take a look.
If you are a pet owner, you understand that a happy dog means a happy life. So visit us and give it a try!
Your dog will thank you.