• At-Home Exercises for Your Pet
    Like humans, pets need daily exercise to stay fit and healthy. Yet, how much training does your pet need, and what activities can you do at home? Everything from short Read more
  • Maintaining Your Pet's Healthy Weight
    There are many health problems and conditions that can be caused or made worse by a pet holding onto extra weight. Part of pet care is to oversee your pet's Read more
  • Laser Therapy for Pets
    As a pet parent, you likely want exceptional care for your furry friend. At Pawsitive Strides Veterinary Rehabilitation and Therapy, we understand how much your pet means to you, and Read more
  • Benefits Your Pet Will Receive From Massage Therapy
    Everyone loves a good massage. Have you ever thought about pursuing a massage for your pet? Massage therapy for pets is increasing in popularity as part of a regular pet Read more
  • WHAT IS TPLO SURGERY?
    The acronym TPLO stands for tibial plateau leveling osteotomy. This is a surgical procedure performed on dogs who have suffered from a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear, which is very Read more
  • CCL in Dogs
    Your dog is running about, and suddenly cries. You rush over to see your dog limping and looking scared. Your dog has suffered a rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament, Read more
  • ACL Tears in Dogs
    CCL in Dogs Imagine, your dog is running about, and suddenly yelps. You rush over to see your dog limping and looking scared. What if your dog has suffered a rupture Read more
  • How Can an Underwater Treadmill (Hydrotherapy) Help Your Pet?
    Technology allows us to live longer and happier lives, and that applies to our pets too! At Pawsitive Strides Veterinary Rehabilitation and Therapy, our veterinarian in Des Moines uses a Read more
  • How Physical Therapy Can Help Fractures
    Pet Physical Therapy for Fractures When your pet is suffering from an injury, it can be difficult and scary. Bone fractures are a common injury and can be very painful for Read more
  • Pet Acupuncture
    Pet Acupuncture in Des Moines Pet acupuncture was invented decades ago and is an effective alternative treatment method for various conditions affecting pets. Is your pet feeling unwell? Bring him to Pawsitive Read more
  • Pet Arthritis FAQs
    Pet Arthritis FAQ Pet arthritis is a degenerative disease that affects the joints. As your pet grows older, the healing process that keeps the joints moving easily isn’t able to keep Read more
  • What Are Manual Therapy Techniques and How Do They Benefit Your Pet?
    What Are Manual Therapy Techniques and How Do They Benefit Your Pet? Veterinary care centers that offer specialized pet care and treatments are on the rise. Sadly, the majority of pet Read more
  • How Does Hydrotherapy for Dogs Work?
    How Does Hydrotherapy for Dogs Work? Pawsitive Strides Veterinary Rehabilitation and Therapy in Des Moines is proud to offer water therapy for dogs. We offer two types of hydrotherapy – swimming Read more
  • Questions To Ask Before Your Pet Surgery
    Questions About Pet Surgery Before agreeing to surgery for your pet, it’s important to understand the procedure and what to expect so you can make wise decisions concerning your pet’s care. Read more
  • Animal Pain Awareness Month
    Animal Pain Awareness Month Just like us, our furry friends can experience pain and discomfort due to illness or injury.  September is National Animal Pain Awareness Month.  Our team at Pawsitive Read more

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2911 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, IA,50312

Monday:

2:00 pm-5:30 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:30 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:30 pm

Thursday:

12:00 pm-5:30 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-5:30 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed