Canine PT and Me — Physical therapist in Portland, OR
Address728 SE 20th Ave Unit A OR, Portland, OR 97214
Phone+1503-839-0394
Websitecanineptandme.com
Canine PT and Me offers specialized physical therapy services for dogs in Portland, Oregon. Their approach focuses on creating personalized treatment plans to decrease pain, enhance recovery, and improve the quality of life for canine companions. They utilize adapted human physical therapy techniques, working one-on-one with dogs and their owners to establish long-term plans. Services include addressing common conditions such as arthritis, IVDD, CCL tears, and hip dysplasia, with a particular focus on senior dogs to help them maintain independence and an active lifestyle. Mobile rehabilitation services are also available for qualifying cases. The clinic aims to help dogs resume previous activities and live healthier, longer lives.
Best for
- Dogs with chronic pain
- Dogs recovering from surgery
- Senior dogs with mobility issues
- Dogs with age-related conditions
| Key services | Canine physical therapy, Mobile rehabilitation services, Post-surgical rehab, At-home exercise programs, Free 20-minute phone consult |
| Tags | canine physical therapy, dog rehabilitation, veterinary physical therapy, dog pain management, dog recovery, senior dog care, orthopedic rehab for dogs, portland oregon |
Reviews on Google4.9 · 229 reviews
We took our beloved 11-year-old Etta here as part of her recovery from TPLO surgery. From the initial phone call, I was thoroughly impressed with Canine PT and Me. Everyone is very friendly, kind, welcoming, and totally professional. Dr. Jen helped Etta overcome her shyness with new places and new people, and by our second visit, Etta was wiggling with happy anticipation at the door. The exercises were easy to reproduce at home (the app makes it extra simple), and the encouragement we received helped so much. Etta progressed really well and we're so thankful to know that Canine PT and Me is there.
I'm so glad we started taking our older pup to Canine PT, and wish we discovered the benefits of PT for dogs with mobility issues sooner. The staff there are all so attentive and great to work with, and my pup loves her sessions. The exercises we've been given have helped improve her comfort and quality of life. They even give you a take-home exercise plan with short how-to videos.
Since working with Canine PT and Me we feel we've brought our dog back to life. Before she was struggling to stand and quickly loosing mobility. Now - she can sit and she gets around so much easier. I'm so incredibly thankful to Dr. Kristen. She has been so patient with my dog and such a pleasure to work with. We look forward to going to our appointments and I highly recommend Canine PT and Me. You and your furry family member will be so happy you did!
Incredible team and they put so much care into their work! My pup Modie was always so excited to be there and we were always treated so well. Their team is so knowledgeable and so helpful with the recovery post her bilateral TPLO surgery. We love Canine PT and Me!
A few months ago our senior dog, Jane, had a slight hitch in her giddy up and would have periodic spurts of pain/discomfort. It was subtle but I knew something was off and I wanted to address it. It wasn't a constant thing so it was hard for our vet to pin point it so she recommended PT and we're so glad we found Canine PT and Me. The staff is fantastic and they were able to narrow down where her discomfort was coming from and how to build up her strength. We've definitely seen the results over these past few months and most of all our dog LOVES it! Shes a shy and reserved dog but absolutely adores Dr. Kristen. Watching our dog be fully engaged, motivated and trusting to work with someone other than us is truly heart warming. Her PT exercises are her absolute favorite part of the day and it keeps her mind and body sharp.The only part our dog doesn't like are the breaks we force her to take because she just wants to do more! Canine PT and Me and Dr.Kristen have been the best thing to proactively help our dog in her golden years and hold back the hands of time.
Our dog Ripley just graduated from Canine PT and Me after her TPLO surgery, and we could not be more grateful for the care she received. The entire team was knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly invested in Ripley’s recovery. A special thank-you to Kristen, our PT lead, who was incredibly kind, patient, and thorough in explaining each step of the process. Kristen made sure we understood not only what they were doing in each session, but also provided us with clear insight and guidance to confidently continue Ripley’s recovery at home. Thanks to their expertise and support, Ripley made amazing progress. As a thoughtful and unexpected touch, they even gave us an ornament to hang on our tree, which meant so much to us. We highly recommend Canine PT and Me to anyone navigating post-surgical rehab with their dog.
My German Shepherd was treated for a brain tumor earlier this year and, after a period of good recovery and activity, was kind of fading. Stiff legs and back, low stamina, general low tolerance for much exercise. After each session with Dr. Wade, she emerges feeling loose, strong and full of energy. She is a great listener, communicator and was very effective at diagnosing my dogs issues and coming up with plans for home exercise. This place is very professionally run and everyone is incredibly caring. My dog loves coming in for her sessions, highly recommended!
We can’t say enough wonderful things about Dr. Kristen at Canine PT and Me. Brown came to her after emergency cervical spine surgery, unable to stand or even lift his head. Through her expert therapy, gentle approach, and constant encouragement, he made amazing progress — and is now walking again. Dr. Kristen treated Brown like her own dog and guided us every step of the way. We are incredibly grateful and recommend her and the team at Canine PT and Me wholeheartedly!
Dr Kelsey and the rest of the staff at Canine PT and Me were exemplary during our healing journey with our dog Lulu. We started going to them after an incident rendered Lulu partially paralyzed in her rear left leg. Their patience and attention was beyond the pale. they structured a program of exercises and checkins that has brought Lulu back to her old self. She graduated her rehab program today. Watching her leap over and maneuver around obstacles with ease and a smile was proof to me that the care provided by Dr. Kelsey and the clear instructions of what was needed at home to continue the healing process was what Lulu needed. I would highly recommend Canine PT and Me, no matter the physical therapy needs of your dog. By the way, Lulu is a 90 pound Pitty mix and the staff had no problem wrangling and working with her and her stubborn moments.
wow! what an amazing place. All of the staff and Drs are so kind, thoughtful and excellent. Our dog is nervous around strangers, especially in a veterinary setting. Canine PT and Me was so considerate of my dog’s emotional welfare as they helped her feel better and get stronger. We learned so much from our sessions and feel much more confident going forward with a home practice plan for keeping our dog mobile, fit and living her best life.
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