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by Cathryn Adolph, LVT, CCRP, CCFT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Traveling with single or even multiple pieces of equipment can be impossible over the holidays!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

As we approach the holiday season, some may find ourselves traveling, having company, headed to warmer weather, or staying home for the holidays \u2013 and this year is proving to be changing a lot of our traditional plans.  Holidays can prove an interesting time for our patients undergoing rehabilitation.  So here is our top advice to keep your pet on track during the holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Traveling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are traveling, rehabilitation can be modified during your trip.  On long car rides, make plans to stop frequently to let your dogs out.  This is not only important for bathroom breaks, but our dogs with arthritis will more than likely become stiff being in a car for long periods of time.  Allowing small walks will help warm up and prevent stiffness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of our patients have props that are needed for their homework exercises<\/a> such as Cavaletti poles, steps stools, etc.  When traveling, we may not have the luxury of bringing our pet\u2019s rehabilitation supplies with us.  In these circumstances, we may temporarily discontinue an exercise or perform the exercise without a prop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guests & Home from Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While many of us are still working from home, we are usually at a station.  When we are off work or have company over, we tend to be more active in the home.  For some dogs, this means that they are following us as we move around the house.  This can cause some of our seniors or post-surgical dogs to \u201cover-do it\u201d without even trying to do exercises on top of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Simply being aware of our pets following us around the house and providing rest time can prevent our pets from getting sore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rehabilitation Exercises<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Holidays are busy, even if we are remaining socially distant over the holiday season.  We may have less time to set aside for our pet\u2019s exercises.  Some owners may feel that if they can\u2019t do all their pet\u2019s exercises, they may be defeated and not do any.  But one or two exercises are much better than none!  And that being said, taking a day off and maybe just doing massage at the end of day is okay too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy Your Holiday<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During this unusual holiday season, enjoy your time with your family and pets.  We hope you all remain safe over the holiday season.  If you have questions about modifying your pet\u2019s exercise plan during the holidays, please reach out<\/a> to us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy Holidays!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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