Veterinary Surgeon: C.C.O. Serjeant, B.V.Sc., M.R.C.V.S.
"I have 40 years experience in the post injury care of dogs and cats. I have evolved many post operative rehabilitation protocols before the emergence of all the modern surgical techniques. Rehab is very important in post injury recovery to achieve the best results, in fact it is essential.
The appearance of the Fit Fur Life treadmills has enabled me to refine the rehabilitation, under controlled conditions, of both medical and surgical conditions. This has improved the rate of recovery and the end result.
I have been using the Fit Fur Life treadmill for 4 years with a great deal of success.
MEDICAL USAGE has evolved around OBESITY and CARDIAC FITNESS. The progressive improvement in obesity is significantly better than dieting on its own. The owner sees a rapid improvement in the whole well-being of the dog, as well as the loss of weight. The basic rules for the treadmill are to start at a low speed and short time, and build both up gradually according to individual tolerance. RESULTS are usually startling providing the owner complies with the whole regime. Treadmill three times a week is the minimum requirement.
POST-OPERATIVE rehabilitation. I have used the Fit Fur Life treadmill in muscle, tendon and ligament repair, both surgical and non-surgical with great success. Every case is individual and the protocol will vary. The flexibility of this machine, starting at 0.4km/hour and going up to a top speed that we have never used, makes it very easy to individualise protocols. Veterinary Nurses find helping with the rehab protocol a stimulating and rewarding process.
REHAB after JOINT SURGERY has been particularly successful, and I have used it after (i) shoulder and elbow surgery (developmental disease) and (ii) stifle-anterior cruciate surgery. The Fit Fur Life treadmill has enhanced recovery. Rehab after spinal surgery and disc disease is particularly rewarding. The overriding superiority is the flatbed and the fine control that can only be achieved with this machine.
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SUMMIT K9 HOME OF DE STERKE MALINOIS: Mr Peter Olohan Queensland Australia
"The treadmill is an absolutely great piece of equipment which combined with the other exercise routines and general training has resulted in a considerable improvement in developing the dogs' strength, stamina and general fitness, which also translates to a great work attitude from the dogs' due to improved fitness. We generally vary the treadmill time each day; anywhere from 2 km's to 10 km's using the incline and decline feature, and the difference in "punching power" of our dogs' is self evident to the poor decoys. The dogs' (all of them) are very enthusiastic about their exercise and more often than not wait eagerly on the treadmill to begin their routine when it's that time of day.
I would like to thank you for providing the Australian canine world with this very beneficial piece of equipment and also for saving my poor old bones from the wear and tear of keeping my dogs' in top condition, both physically and mentally.
I would have no hesitation recommending the Fit Fur Life treadmill to anybody who wants to keep their working dogs fit, healthy and ready to work."
KOOLRUNNINGS ALASKAN MALAMUTES: Ms Catherine Loft ACT Australia
"We love our treadmill and so do the dogs. Even the holes in the backyard have decreased!
Our dogs adjusted quickly and easily. Poppy who previously would not go on other walkers was happy to use this one and now comfortably trots. We started out slowly and built the dogs up to a run, they will stand on the walker ready to be put into their harness. Deago is whooing at the other dogs while he waits his turn, he's crazy for it.
We use our walker every second day, from the puppies to our 10 year old. We have noticed improvements in their muscle mass, fitness and general well being now we are meeting their needs to maximum capacity through exercise.
It's the best money we've invested. Even our Chihuahua's love having a walk on it too."
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DOG OWNER: Mr Peter Wood Sunbury Victoria Australia
After seeing a demonstration of a Fit Fur Life treadmill we knew we just had to have one.
We have had a number of other treadmills; however they were difficult to control. The computerised Fit Fur Life is easier to operate and has more benefits for the dogs, who just love it.
My dogs are now fit and much more free-er in movement. They are happy and this makes me happy too."
DOG OWNER: Mrs M Geall
I decided to buy a Fit Fur Life treadmill when I saw them at Crufts 2007. I am elderly and have a disabled husband and six dogs so I knew the treadmill would keep my dogs in good health together with their daily walk on the beach.
My dogs queue up and can't wait to get on the treadmill - they absolutely love it. I would certainly recommend a treadmill for fit and not so fit dogs.
