Happy Graduates!
Bunker
"Bunker 'tweaked' his knee this summer. We ended up going to the Twin Cities Animal Rehab Clinic in Burnsville and working with Dr. Julia and Jenny. They ROCK!!! It turns out that Bunker had tight muscles, and with them being tight, his kneecap wouldn't move properly. Bunker got to do some rehab, including the underwater treadmill. Bunker did indeed make a speedy recovery and is now back to work!!"
-- Paula Prickett
Cami
"My agility dog, Cami, tore the ligaments in her toe. Rest and anti-inflammatory drugs took care of the immediate pain and swelling, but I knew Cami would need the best care available to ensure that she could continue her competitive agility career. Fortunately, Dr. Tomlinson had just opened TC Rehab. A course of ultrasound therapy and exercise therapy helped the ligament heal and regain strength. Cami is on the way to a full recovery and continues to go to TC Rehab for laser therapy to help with pain and promote continued healing. Thanks to the friendly and caring atmosphere, Cami loves her "vet visits" and always checks out the toys in the waiting room. Thanks to Dr. Tomlinson and Jenny, I have the support I need to keep Cami on the road to recovery."
-- Mary Oberson, C.V.T.
Gunnar
"Just prior to our Nationals, my Samoyed, Gunnar, injured his right wrist and was quite lame. After several weeks of crate rest, he hadn't improved. Fortunately for us, I was referred to Twin Cities Animal Rehabilitation. After a few weeks of therapy, he appeared totally recovered. He not only won his Working Dog Conformation class but placed first in his weight division in weight pull. If it weren't for the expert care he received from Dr. Tomlinson, I doubt he would have been able to compete."
-- Barbara B. Gage
Lily
"Our long-haired Dachsund, Lily, was diagnosed in mid-October, 2007, with intervertebral disc disease. Her movement was restricted and painful. She had minimal interest in her toys and sometimes even refused a treat. We were distraught, wondering if we would have to put her to sleep.
Our veterinarian recommended two methods of treatment. One was to kennel her for one month and the other was to explore the programs at the Twin Cities Animal Rehabilitation Clinic. We chose the Clinic.
Lily's rehabilitation appointments helped immediately. Before Christmas, she was moving freely and even wanted to play tug-o-war. We continued with a strength and conditioning program. Today, Lily is overall much stronger; she plays with her toys regularly and is back to her happy, healthy self. Dr. Tomlinson and Jenny have provided Lily with a healthy quality of life."
-- Nancy Haddorff and Jody Gerst
Brody
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"I wanted to write to thank you for all of your help with Brody. When we started with the rehab, Brody seemed to be favoring one of his rear legs. After X-rays were taken at our vet's office, we found out his right hip bone had a pre-existing fracture (he was a rescue dog about one year old). After consulting with our vet, she was convinced we would have to do a FHO surgery on his hip. We talked to the surgeon that looked at his X-rays and he referred us to Twin Cities Animal Rehab to see if we could avoid hip surgery. After visiting with the staff there on our initial consultation, we were happy to hear that there was a good possibility that Brody could avoid any surgery with proper rehab. After about six weeks of rehab twice a week, he has become a healthy black lab with no problems using that hip. |
-- Jason and Jenny Jernell
Kona
"We can’t say enough good things about our experience at Twin Cities Animal Rehabilitation Clinic! It was a very scary process to put our dog through major orthopedic surgery, and so to come to TC Rehab and to not feel alone in the recovery process was very comforting. Dr. Tomlinson and her staff were so knowledgeable and caring that it was very easy to feel in good hands. They took the time to develop a treatment plan based on our dog’s special needs, our busy schedule, and our goals. Their ability to really hear our concerns, and answer all of our questions was crucial. They were always so responsive and flexible! As a result, our dog made a very strong recovery, and we were able to feel like we had an ally every step of the way. Canine rehabilitation at TC Rehab was a very worthwhile investment in our dog’s long-term health, and would certainly recommend that anyone in need of rehabilitation for their pet go to THE BEST! "
-- Katy and Jason Eyberg
Solar
[Solar is a competitor who injured her shoulder. She came to TC Rehab and underwent ultrasound therapy followed by strengthening and is now back to full activity.]
"Solar is doing great. No signs of injury, good range of motion, and she’s back to everything and more. She is doing LOTS of herding these days, and she LOVES it. She likes agility but herding is clearly her favorite. That said, she was 42nd among elite aussies in the Australian Shepherd Club of America agility standings this past year…only half a year of competition. I was very proud."
-- Barb Taylor
* In June 2009, Solar ended up #2 in the finals rankings this year for ASCA (Australian Shepherd Club of America) for Agility. Congratulations, Barb & Solar!
Flip
"Dr. Julia,
We both want to thank you, Betty and Jen for taking such great care of our dog, Flip. We were worried that we would never get to take Flip on long walks again after his achilles tendon surgery in June. You and your staff did a amazing job building Flip muscles back and getting him fit. It has been so nice to have our old dog back. I never thought we would get were we are today. I can not thank you enough.
Below is a link to our blog so you can see all of the great Flip in rehab pictures and see what Flip is up to. We promise to stop done and visit.
Thank you for everything,
-- Kari & Jason Smith and, of course, Flip Master Flash!"
Zak & Greta
(Photos courtesy of Great Dane Photos)
"We started our experience at TC Rehab thanks to the winter conditioning program. Julia and Jenny helped me understand the what, where, when, and hows of working with them in the underwater treadmill, and it sure was nice to have some tired terriers without a multi-hour walk in our "lovely" MN winter weather!
Zak then came to TC Rehab for treatment of some soft tissue issues due to injuries and/or his disregard for his body. Zak is kamikaze and sometimes it takes its toll... Julia and Jenny were fabulous at adapting to Zak's concerns with other dogs, being touched, water, etc and adapted the plan to meet both his physical and mental needs. Thanks to the rehab in the clinic and the home care plans, Zak is back in action and letting everyone hear it! We are back in action in agility, JRT racing, go-to-ground, playing fetch, and going for hikes! Zak has also taken on the task of teaching his new baby "brother" to wrestle and chase seriously! Zak returns to TC Rehab periodically for chiropractic care due to his structure and the fact he's still kamikaze (no, they can't fix everything.... <<Grin>>).
Greta joined the TC Rehab patient roster after a collapsed medial collateral ligament. I think it's safe to say Greta and I are both very happy her days in a splint and on major activity restrictions are over! Julia and Jenny were both immensely patient with Greta's antics. I think Greta still misses her scritch sessions with Jenny as well as those stroller rides she got for awhile! We are now back to agility, JRT racing, go-to-ground and hiking (Greta's personal favorite). We got Greta back on track just in time to be able to teach the latest JRT addition a few things up close and personal instead of just barking orders from the sidelines!"
-- Laura Breckheimer
Gina
"Gina earned her PG3 (Performance Gamblers 3) and her APD (Accomplished Performance Dog) titles at the Tails In Motion USDAA trial under Judge Mike Wagner in Little Falls, MN on Sunday, June 29, 2009.
Gina will be ten years old on July 19th, 2009.Gina was diagnosed with moderate arthritis in her hips in November 2007. She went through the rehab program at TCARC and continues to be competitive in agility and is in excellent shape!"
-- Elizabeth Penning
