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The Vet at the Barn
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"Veterinary Medicine with a Holistic Approach"
www.vetatthebarn.com
phone: 845-356-3838
fax: 845-356-4307
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©2009 Vet at the Barn
The Vet at the Barn
790 Chestnut Ridge Road
Chestnut Ridge, New York 10977
phone: 845 356-3838 fax: 845 356-4307
The Vet at the Barn
790 Chestnut Ridge Road
Chestnut Ridge, New York 10977
phone: 845 356-3838 fax: 845 356-4307
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Zack's Success Story
Zack's Success Story
“Zack” had been seen by his local veterinarian for lameness in his left forelimb. Upon examination, no obvious problems were presented. The local vets recommended amputation of this forelimb. Desperate for help, his owners brought him to The Vet at the Barn for a second opinion. “Zack” was examined by Dr. Galit Levin who recommended having radiographs, a full blood work panel, as well as an MRI. These diagnostic tests came back inconclusive. The only thing that we were absolutely sure of is that "Zack's" condition was a neurological problem. Dr. Levin suggested that “Zack” undergo both electro acupuncture and rehabilitation with Ferno’s underwater treadmill. The owners pursued treatment as per Dr. Levin suggestions, and “Zack’s” physical rehabilitation sessions were done by Danielle, the head of the rehab program here at the Vet at the Barn.
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After several acupuncture and hydrotherapy treatments “Zack” began to walk more normally. He was discharged from our outpatient treatment after he was full weight bearing on the limb. A month later the owners called stating he was now having trouble with his right limb. This condition seemed to travel and now affected both limbs. “Zack was unable to get around normally, he would use his elbow as his paw to walk and even then it was very difficult for him. “Zack’s” activity level dropped and he gained weight which made it even hardier for him to walk. Acupuncture and hydrotherapy were restarted immediately.
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After a few acupuncture sessions the owners discontinued with it. They still continued with the rehabilitation in the underwater treadmill. “Zack” loves his rehabilitation sessions. He can not wait to see “D”; at least that is how his owners have to refer to Diane because he gets too excited if he hears her name. “Zack” now walks, runs, jumps and has full use of all his limbs.
The owners said that he is back to normal, almost as if nothing ever happened.
The owners said that he is back to normal, almost as if nothing ever happened.
