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Clients are singing praises for WagHab, a dedicated physical rehabilitation and fitness center for dogs\u2014the only one of its kind in WNC. WagHab not only offers rehabilitation for dogs struggling with mobility issues or surgery recovery but also has exercise programs and sport training for dogs in all ages and stages of their lives.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Vickie Burick Photography<\/p><\/div>\n

WagHab was started by Megan Day, a physical therapist and certified canine rehabilitation practitioner. \u201cMany dogs are able to discontinue or reduce the use of pain medications with our programs and their quality-of-life improvements are often very noticeable and life-changing,\u201d Day says. \u201cI am a physical therapist and bring a unique perspective with my background and we also have veterinarians providing rehabilitation here as well. We have three underwater treadmills and also have an indoor heated swimming pool. We offer laser therapy, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, as well as many diagnostic tools.\u201d<\/p>\n

Linda Brown calls WagHab \u201cone of the best kept secrets in WNC.\u201d Brown\u2019s 11-year-old pit bull terrier mix, Coal, first went through rehab with Day in 2016 while recovering from knee surgery. \u201cI could not have made it through his knee surgery without the support of Megan and her team,\u201d says Brown. \u201cThe entire staff at WagHab puts the welfare of the animal first. They are all very professional and compassionate, and treat their patients as if they were their very own.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Photo by Alisha Silver Photography<\/p><\/div>\n

Brown says that, despite the fact that Coal generally hates the water, he happily uses the water treadmill at WagHab and still whines to get in the door when they arrive. \u201cThey are extremely skilled at working with dogs that have issues with fear, anxiety and stress,\u201d says Brown. \u201cThey make sure each dog is comfortable in their surroundings.\u201d<\/p>\n

Day says that, for anyone whose dog is losing mobility, early intervention is crucial. \u201cShe can give you your best friend back, so they can run and play again,\u201d says Brown. \u201cTo our family, Waghab is as important as our vet.\u201d<\/p>\n

WagHab is located at 1446 Brevard Road #103, Asheville. For more information, visit WagHab.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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