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From The Edmonton Journal: Saturday, February 16

Staffed by two veterinarians and several technicians who have taken special training, the newly opened Edmonton Veterinary Rehabilitation Clinic only accepts patients referred by other veterinarians. It is the first Alberta facility devoted exclusively to physical veterinary rehabilitation to be licensed by the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association.

The clinic offers dog and cat owners many of the benefits similar to those a physical therapist might offer a human, such as hydrotherapy, massage and special exercise programs. While each treatment may be slightly different, the first assessment and treatment in the underwater treadmill costs $75, with additional treatments costing $40 for 10 minutes. Owners, naturally, must foot the bill and the treatments may not be covered by pet health insurance.

The therapies at the clinic are designed for pets recovering from muscle or bone injuries or surgeries, including amputation, those with nerve damage, arthritis, joint injuries or suffering from chronic pain.

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