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Small Animal Orthopedic Medicine and Mobility

animal types

companion

Participate in a clinical trial

Find out if your pet is eligible to enroll in a clinical study.

By participating in a clinical trial, your pet gains access to treatment that may improve their quality of life and musculoskeletal health. What we learn from your animal’s participation also translates to human medicine, helping advance treatment options for people with arthritis.

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Through prevention, diagnostics, and non-surgical treatment options, we aim to improve quality of life for companion animals of all ages by restoring mobility, alleviating pain, and improving fitness. Our board-certified specialists see companion animals with all types of joint, muscle, and tendon injuries and diseases, including arthritis and canine cruciate ligament injury.

If your pet does require surgical intervention, we partner with the hospital’s orthopedic surgery service to develop the best treatment plan.

Services

Orthopedic medicine

We offer thorough orthopedic evaluations, diagnostics, and non-surgical treatment options for pets experiencing impaired mobility. In addition, we can help prevent joint and muscle disease and improve overall function through regular screenings that may include objective gait analysis and integrated weight management programs.

Physical therapy and rehabilitation

We provide evaluations, treatments, and home exercise programs to promote the highest level of functionality or sports activity.

Specialized technology

We use state-of-the-art technology to provide an accurate diagnosis for your animal and offer a variety of novel treatment options for orthopedic conditions.

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visit information

If this will be your pet’s first visit, it has been more than a year since we have seen your pet, or we are seeing your pet for a new problem, please complete the following steps to schedule an appointment:

  1. Complete the pre-appointment form. Once we receive the completed form, we will email you a link to schedule your appointment.
  2. Upload photos, videos, and medical records (if you have them). We appreciate having your pet’s records ahead of time to help us review their history before your appointment.

If we have seen your pet within the last 12 months and your pet has the same problem, email us to schedule an appointment.

For information about our payment policy, teaching hospital values, and other support services, visit the client information page.

consultations and referrals

If you are a referring veterinarian with a non-urgent consultation or medical question, call (970) 297-3711 or email orthomed@colostate.edu.

For rehabilitation inquiries, call (970) 297-4344 or email caninerehab@colostate.edu.

We will return your communication as soon as possible during office hours.

Hospital Information for Veterinarians

contact information

Appointments Phone: (970) 297-5000
Consultations and Questions Phone: (970) 297-3711
Rehabilitation Inquiries Phone: (970) 297-4344
Clinical Trials

Meet the Staff

Small Animal Orthopedic Medicine and Mobility Staff

forms and resources

Pre-Appointment Form Capturing a Video of Your Pet Upload Medical Records Arthritis Management and Prevention Canine Cruciate Ligament Injury Pain Medications Canine Fish Oil Dosing Chart

animal health

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Support service, research, and teaching Your gift allows us to grow and maintain the nation’s first orthopedic medicine and mobility service. The Discretionary fund helps maintain the staff and equipment needed to offer state-of-the-art non-surgical treatment options for acute and chronic mobility concerns in pets, while the Clinical Trial Enhancement fund ensures that we can continue researching novel treatments for mobility concerns. Give now