Staying healthy and active – for a dog's entire life
Most of us are familiar with it: a twinge in the neck, a stabbing pain in the back, a knee injury during sports, strains from improper strain: the list of reasons for physiotherapy treatments is long, and the range of applications is diverse. Through targeted measures, be it lymphatic drainage, manual therapy, or the selection of specific strengthening exercises, the therapist can work with you to alleviate pain, maintain muscle strength, and prevent further injuries. Meanwhile, in veterinary medicine, the surgical and treatment options have grown enormously. From artificial hips and minimally invasive procedures to spinal disc surgeries, almost anything is possible. Just as in human medicine, the field of physiotherapy for animals has also developed tremendously.
Carina Croner
Physiotherapist & Osteopath specializing in dogs, nutritionist, certified dog trainer with a focus on dog sledding.
Dogs have been a part of my life for almost as long as I can remember. Even as a child, I practiced little tricks with our family dog, a Golden Retriever, and even passed the companion dog test with her. At 16, my biggest wish came true, and my Holly, a small mixed-breed dog from the animal shelter, moved in with me. She was my companion for almost 16 years and shaped me and my professional future. Even back then, I was active as a dog trainer in a club, completed countless seminars and training courses, and finally decided a few years later to take the dog trainer certification exam. My love for canicross already played a major role then, too. In sports, in my social circle, or simply in everyday life, I constantly saw dogs with musculoskeletal problems. When my own dog also suffered from a chronic illness, I decided to pursue further professional training. For three years, I studied at the ATM, the Academy for Animal Naturopathy, and successfully graduated as an animal physiotherapist specializing in dogs. Well, as is often the case, my thirst for knowledge wasn't quenched. In 2020, I completed further training as a nutritional consultant, followed immediately by training as a canine osteopath. My goal is to provide you and your dogs with optimal and holistic advice. You can now book appointments via email.
Does my dog need physiotherapy?
"Movement is life" – an old saying that applies to our dogs just as much as it does to us. In the field of animal physiotherapy, we have a wide range of treatment options available. First and foremost, we think of dogs who have had an accident and recently undergone surgery. Fractures need to heal, tendons may be damaged, and scars may form. Or surgery may have been necessary due to an illness, such as a herniated disc. Cruciate ligament ruptures, cauda equina syndrome, patellar luxation – in all these cases, we can work together to help the affected animal after surgery, mobilizing it, releasing tension, and developing a home exercise plan to restore mobility. Sometimes it's the little things that make a big difference. Your dog might stumble upon a mouse hole while playing, slip on the smooth patio, or injure itself on a walk. Of course, physiotherapy or osteopathic treatment can also provide support for chronic or degenerative conditions.
Our services
- classical massages and manual physiotherapy
- Thermotherapy
- Body bands
- Color light
- active and passive movement therapy
- Low Level Laser Therapy
- Kinesiology taping
- Osteopathy
Do you have any questions or would you like to make an appointment?