Performance & Sports Medicine - Small Animals
Performance & Sports Medicine
Optimizing the Canine & Feline Athlete
Support your pet’s peak potential with specialized performance maintenance from Full Quiver Integrative Veterinary Solutions. Whether you are training for an agility title, running a hardworking hunting or service dog, or simply keeping an active companion comfortable for life, our goal is to enhance mobility, stamina, and resilience through science-based integrative care.
What is Performance Maintenance?
Performance care goes beyond basic wellness. It is a proactive approach designed for dogs and cats with demanding physical lifestyles. By combining preventive monitoring with specialized therapies, we help your pet:
- Move more comfortably with every step, jump, and turn.
- Recover faster after strenuous events, competition, or travel.
- Identify subtle issues before they become career-ending or quality-of-life injuries.
Our Integrative Approach
Dr. Holly Crews tailors each performance plan to the unique needs of your individual dog or cat. We blend traditional veterinary medicine with advanced alternative modalities:
- Animal Chiropractic & Acupuncture: To restore alignment and neurological function.
- Laser & Shockwave Therapy: To accelerate healing and manage inflammation.
- Mobility Assessments: To evaluate conformation, gait, and musculoskeletal health.
What to Expect
1. Comprehensive Evaluation
We begin with a detailed assessment of your pet’s movement. We inspect for subtle gait changes, range of motion limitations, and early signs of discomfort that may be hindering performance or comfort.
2. Targeted Therapies
Based on the evaluation, we employ specific treatments…such as shockwave, laser, or adjustments…focused on restoring fluid, pain-free movement. We bring a calm, low-stress approach to every session for your pet’s comfort.
3. Customized Maintenance Plans
You will receive a personalized schedule that may include regular adjustments, at-home stretching and conditioning exercises, and supplemental therapies. We collaborate closely with you to ensure the plan is practical, achievable, and results-driven.
4. Ongoing Seasonal Support
Performance pets require continual assessment. We offer routine check-ins, re-evaluations after competition or travel, and advice on training and activity modifications to keep your dog or cat at the top of its game all year long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What pets benefit from performance and sports medicine at Full Quiver Integrative Veterinary Solutions, LLC?
We focus on dogs and cats, but any athletic, working, or active companion can benefit—from agility, flyball, and dock-diving competitors to hunting, service, and herding dogs, as well as aging pets who need help staying mobile.
Dr. Crews has experience with diverse species and the surrounding area.
What does a typical performance session cost and how long does it take?
Session costs vary by your pet’s needs and the therapies chosen.
Most visits take from 30 to 60 minutes.
Call (417) 281-4406 for a personalized estimate and to discuss your pet’s needs.
How do I prepare my pet for a visit, and what should I expect after?
Prepare by bringing your pet on a leash or in a carrier and arriving in a calm state.
After a session, most pets can return to light activity the same or next day.
Our veterinary professionals give clear aftercare instructions tailored to your pet and its activity.
What kinds of issues are addressed with performance and sports medicine?
We address musculoskeletal imbalances, joint or muscle discomfort, minor lameness, and recovery from strain.
This service is ideal for pets in competition, regular work, or those recovering from soft tissue injuries.
How can I schedule an appointment, and what are your hours or availability?
Full Quiver Integrative Veterinary Solutions, LLC offers flexible hours, often including variable Saturdays.
Call (417) 281-4406 to discuss your needs or schedule.
Schedule Your Pet’s Performance & Sports Medicine Appointment Today
Ensure your animal partner receives the highest standard of performance care.
Call Full Quiver Integrative Veterinary Solutions, LLC at (417) 281-4406 to book performance and sports medicine for your dog or cat.
Our flexible availability and integrative expertise make us the trusted choice for active pets and their families.
Contact Dr. Crews with any questions. Your pet’s best performance starts with comprehensive, compassionate care.
