October 8 is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day! Excess weight doesn’t just add strain to joints, it fuels inflammation, impacts pain perception, and alters mobility long before overt orthopedic disease develops. In rehabilitation, managing body condition is a core therapeutic goal, not just a wellness recommendation. Obesity can exacerbate chronic pain, reduce tissue healing capacity, and even influence neuroinflammatory pathways. As rehabilitation professionals, we play a key role in recognizing and addressing obesity as part of a multimodal pain management and recovery plan. #APRVT #VetRehab #PetObesityAwarenessDay #AnimalPainManagement #VeterinaryRehabilitation (fb)

💙✨ October is RVT Month ✨💙 
This month we celebrate the knowledge, skill, and heart that Registered Veterinary Technicians bring to every corner of veterinary medicine. At APRVT, we are proud to recognize RVTs who dedicate themselves to rehabilitation, helping patients regain strength, mobility, and comfort. But today and every day, we honor ALL technicians whose compassion and expertise elevate veterinary care and make a difference in the lives of animals and their families. 🐾🩺 Here’s to YOU, RVTs thank you for all that you do. ❤️ #RVTMonth #APRVT #VetRehab #VeterinaryTechnicians #AnimalRehabilitation #ThankYouRVTs (fb)