What to Expect Following V.O.M. Therapy

Percy VOM

Following V.O.M. Therapy Your Pet May:

need to urinate or defecate right away. Dogs may take a quick walk through our "potty station" on the south side of the building before driving home. Cats can visit a litter box in the hospital.
sleep more than normal. Healing takes a lot of energy and pets will sleep more when they are healing.
be extra thirsty. Water helps to flush out the byproducts of neurological interferences.
May get a little worse before they get better. About 1 in 35 patients may have restlessness, increased soreness or loose stools for a day or so following the first treatment. This phenomenon is beneficial as it signals that healing has begun.

Activity Restrictions Following V.O.M. Therapy:

Short leash walks several times a day are ideal exercise.
Avoid climbing stairs if possible.
No running or playing ball.
Prevent jumping off of couches, beds and counters.
Prevent jumping in and out of the car.
No movement in the car while driving or jumping between seats.

Maintenance Schedule:

Following the initial five treatments many pets will be cured and need no further treatments; especially cats! However, some pets with chronic diseases, arthritis, birth defects, physically demanding lifestyles or pets that participate in competitive sports may require a regular schedule of maintenance V.O.M. therapy. This is designed to keep them at their healthiest throughout life.

When to Call West Hills Animal Hospital:

If your pets symptoms reoccur more than 1-2 days before the next scheduled V.O.M. treatment.
If anything worries you or you have any questions.