Welcome to Crocker Animal Hospital

Welcome to Crocker Animal Hospital, a full-service veterinary facility serving south central Kentucky and north central Tennessee since 1990. We offer a unique range of services for both small animal and large animal clients. From routine wellness visits, to horse and livestock care on the farm, to pampered pet grooming, it is the mission of Crocker Animal Hospital to focus our efforts as animal health care professionals on providing compassionate, progressive and excellent quality care and services for our patients and clients.

Browse the pages of our website and discover the advantages we offer. Crocker Animal Hospital provides everything your animal needs to live a long, healthy and happy life.
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Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner at Crocker Animal Franklin KY vets

Dr. Roni Crocker is now a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner!

Canine Rehabilitation

Has your pet recently had surgery? Does your pet show these signs?

  • Difficulty getting up and down
  • Inability to climb stairs
  • Soreness after exercises
  • Limping
  • Decreased interest in play
  • Obesity
  • Slow surgical or injury recovery
  • Arthritis pain
  • Frequent use of pain medication
  • Decreased strength, muscle tone, and endurance

If the answer is yes, you should schedule an appointment with Dr. Roni Crocker. She will develop a rehabilitation plan to improve the quality of life for your pet.

Some Conditions That Respond to Rehabilitation:

  • Contracture
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • Discospondylosis
  • Fibrocartilagenous Embolism (FCE)
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
  • Muscle Tears
  • Neuropathy
  • Osteoarthritis/Degenerative Joint Disease (OA/DJD)
  • Pre-surgery conditioning and strengthening, esp. hips, elbows, stifles
  • Post-surgery rehabilitation (amputations, back & neck, carpus, elbows, fractures, hips, hocks, shoulders, stifles, swelling, wound healing)
  • Tendonitis/Bursitis
  • Wound healing

Some Treatment Modalities Provided:

  • Low Level Laser Therapy
  • Ultrasound Therapy
  • Heat and Ice Therapy
  • Physical Drills and Fitness Training, including proprioceptive and muscle memory drills
  • Massage Therapy
  • Range of Motion
  • Stretching, including the use of therapy balls
  • Hands-on Instruction
  • Homework Guidelines and Instruction

Goals of Rehabilitation:

  • Reduce pain, inflammation and discomfort
  • Decrease muscle loss
  • Rebuild muscle mass
  • Improve joint range of motion
  • Maintain joint health
  • Increase/improve endurance
  • Speed recovery from injuries/surgeries
  • Improve quality and quantity of life
  • Decrease the need for non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs