This is an extraordinary center staffed by one of the most amazing groups of people I've ever encountered.My dog Whiskey had started limping, and despite seeing 4 different vets, I was unable to get a... Read More
This is an extraordinary center staffed by one of the most amazing groups of people I've ever encountered.My dog Whiskey had started limping, and despite seeing 4 different vets, I was unable to get a definitive diagnosis in terms of the root cause. The condition continued to get worse, and even with significant pain medication, my pup was unable to easily walk, stand, climb stairs, or enjoy his quality of life. I spoke to Joni at the Canine Rehabilitation Center, and although she was extremely helpful and thoughtful, told me that they would not see my dog without a referral from his primary vet.I asked Berkeley Dog & Cat to make a referral, which they agreed to do. I spoke to Joni again, who was once again very helpful, but told me that without a definitive diagnosis, they would not take my dog.I had run out of options. His quality of life was getting steadily worse and the vets couldn't pinpoint the cause. Then, an amazing thing happened. Joni called me back and said that after reviewing Whiskey's charts that they would accept him on a conditional basis and see if they might be able to help.Whiskey came into the center and met Briana, who was about as kind, pleasant, and gentle with my injured pup as I could ever ask a vet tech to be. Dr. Troy was amazing, and gave him a thorough exam, immediately identifying some of the sources of his discomfort.Whiskey then did one course of hydrotherapy, and a laser treatment. He got home, immediately went to sleep, and when he woke up, was almost 75% better.Joni at the Canine Rehabilitation Center still wasn't happy with the lack of a definitive diagnosis, and pushed me to take Whiskey to see a neurologist and an orthopedic surgeon, and to have an MRI taken. Since he seemed to be improving, and I didn't want to subject him to another round of poking and prodding with recommendations of surgical experiments, I resisted.But over the holidays, after spending time with my dog walker, he was definitely worse again, and I agreed to take him to see a neurologist at VSA (another AMAZING facility).The neurologist (Dr. Vitale) was excellent didn't find much, but suggested one of their orthopedic surgeons (Dr. Sellmeyer) take a quick look at him.Half an hour later I had a definitive diagnosis - torn cruciate ligament. I confirmed the diagnosis with both Berkeley Dog & Cat and the Canine Rehabilitation Center. Joni made a recommendation in terms of a surgeon, and Whiskey had a TPLO surgery a few days later.It's only a few days post-surgery, and Whiskey is already hugely improved, putting weight on a leg he's barely used for months. Within a few months he'll be back up to his pre-condition level of activity, and on the road back to health, happiness and quality of life.I owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the whole team at the Canine Rehabilitation Center, and to Joni, Briana and Dr. Troy specifically. I would recommend them without reservation. As soon as Whiskey is able, he'll be headed back there for rehabilitation therapy. If you have a post-surgical dog, or a dog with arthritis, dysplasia, degenerative joint disease, or other type of joint injury, you owe it to your pup and to yourself to see the incredible team at the Canine Rehabiliation Center. Read Less