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Little Paws Rehabilitation We help injured, aging, and recovering pets regain strength & mobility through expert rehabilitation. Located in Glastonbury, CT. Book an evaluation today!

10/21/2026

Happy Vet Tech week to ALL the technicians who keep the hospitals going day by day!!!

This Saturday, October 3rd, we will be closed because we'll be at South Windsor Apple Festival! Come stop by our booth b...
09/30/2026

This Saturday, October 3rd, we will be closed because we'll be at South Windsor Apple Festival! Come stop by our booth between 9a-5p!

Happy Fall aka our favorite season!
09/23/2026

Happy Fall aka our favorite season!

09/18/2026

Does the water height really matter? 💧 The short answer is yes.

The long answer dives deep into the physics behind water properties and how it affects the body when submerged in the body of water. There's a method of incorporating hydrotherapy to offer functional and mechanical gait correction, while challenging muscles without painful stimuli.

💧*As water depth increases, weight-bearing decreases (less stress on the joints). When setting treadmill water levels, we're factoring in: Where's the injury? How did the patient move around the exam room? Any dragging or tripping in a limb? Are they training for a sport?

💧*Water is roughly 15x more viscous than air, so every step takes more effort. That added resistance builds muscle strength, muscle tone, and cardiac fitness.

💧*Hydrostatic pressure surrounding the joints acts like a gentle, full-body compression. It can reduce limb edema, limit fluid/blood pooling in tissue, and decrease nociceptor sensitivity (dulling those tissue-damage signals sent to the brain and spinal cord).

📚 Worth a read:
"Limb kinematics of dogs exercising at different water levels on the underwater treadmill" by Bliss, Terry & Ferro de Godoy

🐾 September is Animal Pain Awareness Month 🐾We see it every day — dogs who've quietly adapted to pain for so long that "...
09/16/2026

🐾 September is Animal Pain Awareness Month 🐾

We see it every day — dogs who've quietly adapted to pain for so long that "normal" for them isn't actually normal at all. A hesitation before jumping on the couch. Favoring one side. Slowing down on walks they used to love.

Dogs are masters at masking discomfort. That's exactly why regular movement assessments matter, not just after an injury or surgery, but as part of ongoing care.

This month, we're reminding pet parents: subtle changes are still changes. If your dog's gait, energy, or willingness to move seems different, it's worth a closer look.

That's where we come in. From hydrotherapy to therapeutic exercises to laser therapy, we offer a range of tools to ease pain, rebuild strength, and support your dog's comfort at every stage of recovery.

Because catching pain early doesn't just ease discomfort. It protects mobility, strength, and quality of life for years to come.

Questions about your dog's movement or recovery? Comment below or send us a message. We're here to help!

Join us on Saturday September 19th for our Annual Open House!We will have clinic tours, live music, food trucks, tractor...
09/13/2026

Join us on Saturday September 19th for our Annual Open House!
We will have clinic tours, live music, food trucks, tractor rides, local vendors and the C***r Mill next door to us will also be open!
1269 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT. From 1pm to 4pm.

Remembering 9/11.Honoring the lives lost, the heroes who ran toward danger, and the families who still carry this day wi...
09/11/2026

Remembering 9/11.
Honoring the lives lost, the heroes who ran toward danger, and the families who still carry this day with them.
Never forget.

Happy National Dog day! Celebrate by doing your dog's favorite activity!
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog day! Celebrate by doing your dog's favorite activity!

08/24/2026

Benny's internal monolog everytime I make him work out . . .

It was Hudson's last day with us 🥺Him and his family are moving to Florida and we will miss them! Hudson has come a long...
08/20/2026

It was Hudson's last day with us 🥺
Him and his family are moving to Florida and we will miss them! Hudson has come a long way from being a crazy lab in the water focused on playing to actually walking on the treadmill. We'll miss our weekly laughing session with him, but with him and his family the best of luck!

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1269 MAIN Street
Glastonbury, CT
06033

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

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+18606590858

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