Neurological Conditions
In-home rehabilitation to restore mobility, coordination, body awareness and quality of life
Supporting Dogs with Neurological Deficits
Neurological conditions in dogs can lead to sudden or progressive changes in coordination, strength, posture, and mobility. Whether due to spinal cord compression, nerve injury, or degenerative disease, these conditions often impact a dog’s ability to walk, balance, and perform daily activities independently.
At Paws4Paws, we provide in-home neurological rehabilitation for dogs with a wide range of conditions — offering targeted, evidence-based therapy in a calm, familiar environment. Our goal is to improve function, reduce secondary complications, and support the best possible quality of life for your dog.
Common Canine Neurological Conditions We Treat
Neurological conditions in dogs can lead to sudden or progressive changes in coordination, strength, posture, and mobility. Whether due to spinal cord compression, nerve injury, or degenerative disease, these conditions often impact a dog’s ability to walk, balance, and perform daily activities independently.
At Paws4Paws, we provide in-home neurological rehabilitation for dogs with a wide range of conditions — offering targeted, evidence-based therapy in a calm, familiar environment. Our goal is to improve function, reduce secondary complications, and support the best possible quality of life for your dog.
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
IVDD causes spinal cord compression, leading to pain, weakness, and mobility loss. In-home rehabilitation supports recovery through controlled exercise, manual therapy, and laser therapy (PBMT) to improve coordination, rebuild strength, and promote neurological function. Suitable for conservative management or post-surgical recovery following hemilaminectomy or other spinal procedures.
Wobbler Syndrome (CSM)
Wobbler Syndrome involves cervical spinal cord compression, resulting in ataxia, postural instability, and hindlimb weakness. In-home rehabilitation targets neural function through proprioceptive training, postural correction, manual therapy, and laser therapy (PBMT) to modulate inflammation and support neuroplasticity. Appropriate for both conservative management and post-operative recovery in cervical spondylomyelopathy.
Lumbosacral Disease
Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis results in cauda equina compression, leading to pelvic limb weakness, pain, and reduced mobility. Rehabilitation targets neuromuscular control, lumbopelvic stability, and nerve function through therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and laser therapy (PBMT). Appropriate for dogs undergoing conservative management or recovering from decompressive lumbosacral surgery.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
Degenerative myelopathy is a progressive spinal cord disease causing pelvic limb weakness, ataxia, and eventual paralysis. While not curable, rehabilitation can prolong mobility and quality of life. Treatment includes proprioceptive training, neuromuscular re-education, gait retraining, and laser therapy (PBMT) to support motor function and delay loss of ambulation.
Brachial Plexus Injury
Brachial plexus injury causes forelimb paresis or paralysis due to trauma or nerve root damage. In-home rehabilitation focuses on preserving joint range of motion, preventing muscle contractures, and supporting nerve regeneration. Treatment includes passive movement, neuromuscular stimulation, proprioceptive training, and soft tissue techniques to maintain comfort and promote functional limb recovery.
Sciatic Nerve Injury
Sciatic nerve injury can result in pelvic limb weakness, altered posture, and difficulty bearing weight. It often occurs after trauma or medical complications. Rehabilitation aims to restore function through targeted exercise, proprioceptive training, neuromuscular stimulation, and manual therapy to preserve joint mobility, reduce compensatory strain, and support nerve recovery.
Polyradiculoneuritis (APN)
Polyradiculoneuritis is an acute, immune-mediated condition causing flaccid paralysis and reduced reflexes. Rehabilitation is essential for recovery and includes passive range of motion, neuromuscular stimulation, supported mobility, laser therapy (PBMT) and gradual strengthening. Therapy helps prevent contractures, maintain joint integrity and mobility, supports neural regeneration, and improves postural control, and promotes motor relearning.
Vestibular Disease
Vestibular disease affects balance and coordination, causing ataxia, head tilt, nystagmus, and disorientation. Rehabilitation focuses on improving stability and confidence through balance training, proprioceptive exercises, and postural control. Treatment may also include manual therapy and photobiomodulation (PBMT) to support vestibular compensation and functional recovery during the adaptation process.
Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE)
FCE is a non-painful spinal cord infarct causing sudden weakness or paralysis. Rehabilitation supports recovery through proprioceptive training, gait retraining, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, and laser therapy (PBMT) to improve coordination, promote neural recovery, and restore functional mobility as the spinal cord adapts and compensates through neuroplasticity.