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 Oct./Nov. 2008
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The mission at California Animal REhabilitation (CARE) is to provide the gold standard in comprehensive pet rehabilitation care by
combining the education and expertise of a veterinarian and a doctor of physical therapy. Our holistic approach includes all
factors in the rehabilitation equation, from medical history, current issues, body condition, lifestyle, nutrition, supplements
and medication, to innovative therapies and state-of-the-art technology. | |
Events
- Wed., Oct. 15 -
Join us for
Yappy Hour
Refreshments, Dog Wash and Discussion featuring
Dr. Waldman & Dr. Kramer
Topic:
"Keep Your
Aging Dog Healthy"
6pm at
8125 West Manchester Ave.
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
RSVP (310) 316-1090
- Thurs., Nov. 13 -
Join us for our
Quarterly
Educational Series
"Keep Your
Pets Moving!"
Lecture
Hands-on Techniques
Discussion
Topic:
"Your Aging Pet"
6-8pm at CARE
3200 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica
No Charge to Attend
Free Parking
Please Bring Your Well-Behaved Pets on a Leash
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In The News
Click photo to view the
CBS News story"Keeping Pets out of Pain"
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Welcome
New Patients
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Beau B., Teddy B., Duke C., Lucy C., Mason C., Nina C., Snowball D., Heidi F., Bear G., Blackjack G., Whistler G., Java H., Lucy H., Charlie K., Montana K., Becky Thatcher M., Tara M., Teddy M., Daisy P., Petey P., Serendipity P., Timid P., Maggie U., Barkley S., Harvey S., Porter S., Yuki S., Boris T., CeCe T., Estelle T., Chuppe V., Alaska W.
 Lucy keeps an eye
on the newbies
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Congrats
Summer
Graduates!
Honor A., Zaeem A., Einstein B., Jacob Nick B., Joey B., Adeline C., Kodiak C., Lupa C., Madeline C., Roger C., Xena C., Ginger D., Leo D., Daisy F., Wily F., Eben G., Brian H., Jasper H., Mancha H., Annabelle J., Tilda K., Charlie L., Joe L., Pasha L., Pepper L., Sophie L., Bosco M., Bugsy M., Savannah M., Smokie Jo M., Alex O., Doris O., Nate P., Zoe P., Popeye Q., Akela R., Asia R., Cartier R., Daisy R., Lily R., Loiue R., Maggie R., Katie S., Megan S., Floyd T., Ted T.,
Quinn W., Sammi W., Jack Z., Molly Z., Sam Z.
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Bugsy M.
on Graduation Day! | |
Greetings!
Welcome to our first California Animal REhabilitation (CARE) newsletter, where you'll find the latest news about pet rehabilitation, valuable tips and hear about some of our wonderful patients and their personal success stories.
Sometimes our pets can be healthy for many years, running, jumping, playing without a problem. But whether they're old or young, when a problem occurs and their ability to move becomes painful or compromised, it's never an easy time, and can often be overwhelming. We opened California Animal REhabilitation to bring healthcare solutions which have been available to humans for decades, to pets and their owners.
The treatments pets receive at CARE
are part of the emerging veterinary field of pet
rehabilitation. We're
committed to raising awareness of treatment options because we
know firsthand that, in a lot of situations, rehabilitation works. We believe that combining the expertise of a veterinarian and a doctor of human physical therapy, both certified in canine rehabilitation and working together to develop each individual pet's customized rehabilitation program, offers pets their best treatment option.
 
Click photos to view CARE videos
If you're one of our clients, you know just how much HOPE there truly is today. Please share your experience with other pet owners, helping us to spread the word about the benefits of pet rehabilitation.
If you're hearing about us for the first time, or you or your veterinarian think your pet may benefit from rehabilitation, we invite you to contact us, tour our facility, meet our staff and schedule a consultation. We look forward to helping you and your pet. |
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Paws in Motion
Exercise your Pet Properly
by Jessica H. Waldman, VMD, CVA, CCRT
& Amy L. Kramer, PT, DPT, CCRT
 Just as
with humans, it's very important to keep our pets moving. Exercise promotes better overall health, can
prevent injuries and illness, helps with aging issues, and generally makes for
a happier pet.
There are a few things to keep in mind, however, as you aim to keep your four-legged friend fit.
EXERCISE DOESN'T HAVE TO BE WORK ~ Exercise can be a FUN part of your pet's and your lives together! Incorporate exercise into your daily routine by taking morning walks and workouts together, stretching your pet on an exercise mat after you've finished your stretches, or massaging your pet while relaxing together on the couch. WARM-UP ~ Would you set out to run a couple of miles without first warming-up? Of course not! Pet owners that drop their dogs into the dog park without taking a few minutes to warm them up are doing just that. Your dog is less likely to injure itself if you first take a few minutes to warm-up their muscles and joints. Consider a 10-minute brisk walk before letting them run, jump and play. Afterward, make sure to cool them down with a 5-minute leisurely walk.
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Success Tail
Sammi
Sammi was an active, happy 8 year-old Springer Spaniel, living with his mom J anie, dad Steve and the rest of his dog & cat family in Simi Valley. We first met him this March after he had suddenly become a quadriplegic, due to bone growing inside his spinal column and putting pressure on his spinal cord. He needed intense rehabilitation following surgery, where his surgeon was unable to remove the excess bone.
While Sammi had a tremendous life force and will to move again, the prognosis for a complete recovery was bleak. Full paralysis is, just as with humans, complicated and challenging to treat in pets.
Read More about Sammi's rehabilitation 
 Click the Photos to Watch Video
and swimming in the
pool at home post-rehab! | |
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New at CARE
NEW HOURS! Tell your family and friends that CARE is now open Saturdays from 8am-3pm, in addition to our regular weekday hours Mon.- Fri. 8am-6pm. NEW EQUIPMENT! We've added a Jog A Dog land treadmill, a helpful rehabilitation
tool for dogs and cats with lameness or who are learning to walk again, where
we can affect their gait without chasing them around the room! It's also great for pets that are not so
comfortable in our underwater treadmill or may need to shed a few pounds.
NEW PEOPLE! Please welcome our two new part-time physical therapists and part-time veterinarian to our staff.
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 LEAVING TOWN OR WORKING LATE? Don't forget that overnight boarding is available for patients, so there is no interruption in their treatment. Please call or email us for details and rates. |
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Thank you for the opportunity to help your pets.
Sincerely, |
Dr. Waldman, Dr. Kramer & the CARE Staff
California Animal REhabilitation
3200 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 998-CARE (2273)
info@CalAnimalRehab.com
CalAnimalRehab.com
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 "Dr. Waldman and Dr. Kramer's treatment has extended Quinn's life and also
provided me with guidance and support in dealing with a devastating
disease. The entire CARE team of professionals is amazing! Thank you
for your hard work and dedication.""I heartily recommend these wonderful caring
people. They do terrific things for dogs, but now they can say they do wonderful things
for cats, too. I am living, walking, and jumping proof. Thank you. Thank you."
Love,
- BEN "the cat" and his mom C.B.
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