Name: TENS/EMS Veterinary Electrotherapy Device for Dogs
Brand: RehabVet

Question 1

What is TENS therapy for dogs?

Accepted Answer

TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) uses low-level electrical currents delivered through skin electrodes to block pain signals and stimulate endorphin release. It provides effective pain relief for chronic conditions like arthritis, IVDD, and post-surgical pain in dogs. TENS does not cause muscle contraction — it purely targets pain pathways.

Question 2

What is EMS for dogs?

Accepted Answer

EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) uses electrical impulses to cause targeted muscle contractions. It is used in rehabilitation to maintain or rebuild muscle mass in limbs that a dog is not using (e.g., after spinal surgery, TPLO, or during bed rest). EMS prevents muscle atrophy and helps retrain normal muscle activation patterns.

Question 3

Is TENS/EMS safe for dogs at home?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when used correctly with equipment prescribed and demonstrated by a veterinary rehabilitation professional. Improper placement of electrodes or inappropriate settings can be counterproductive or uncomfortable. At RehabVet, we demonstrate correct use and supply appropriate equipment for home use as part of your pet's rehabilitation programme.

Question 4

When should TENS not be used on dogs?

Accepted Answer

Do not use TENS: over the chest (risk of cardiac interference), over tumour sites, on infected skin or open wounds, in dogs with pacemakers, directly over the spinal cord, or on the head/face. Always use only as directed by your veterinary rehabilitation specialist.

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