Advanced Pain Management & Rehabilitation for Dogs in North Texas
Advanced, non-routine care for arthritis, mobility problems, lameness, recovery, and chronic pain.
35+ Years Experience | Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner
No Referral Needed | Convenient Carrollton Location
Serving Plano, Frisco, Dallas, Fort Worth & All North Texas
Drug-Minimizing Therapies: Laser, Shockwave, PRP & More
Who We Are
At Advanced Care Veterinary Services, we specialize in helping dogs, cats, select exotics, and horses overcome pain and regain mobility. As Dr. Douglas Stramel, with over 35 years of veterinary experience, I lead a team focused exclusively on pain management and rehabilitation—not routine vet care.
We use advanced, evidence-based therapies to reduce pain, speed healing, and improve quality of life. While many general vets offer basic options, our specialty approach combines rehab techniques (similar to human physical therapy), regenerative treatments, and alternatives to deliver better results with fewer drugs.
Our clinic is in Carrollton (convenient for Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Fort Worth, Denton, and surrounding areas), with mobile equine services in Pilot Point, Aubrey, and beyond. We welcome patients from across the US for complex cases.
Why Choose a Specialty Pain & Rehab Practice?
Why Choose a Specialty Pain & Rehab Practice?
Reduce pain, improve mobility and restore quality of life.
Dogs and horses often hide pain—showing only subtle signs like stiffness, limping, or behavior changes.
We provide advanced pain management and rehabilitation to reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve quality of life.
Early treatment makes a difference. Many pets improve within weeks.
Featured Services
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Joint Injections
Targeted joint injections, including PRP and regenerative therapies, reduce inflammation, support healing, and improve mobility.
A non-surgical option for arthritis and joint injuries—helping pets move more comfortably with fewer medications.
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a targeted therapy that supports pain relief, improves mobility, and enhances healing by stimulating specific points within the body.
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![Versatron shockwave therapy for dog pain relief and healing at Advanced Care Veterinary Services in Carrollton, TX]()
Shockwave
Versatron shockwave therapy uses focused, high-energy acoustic waves to penetrate deep tissues, stimulate healing, reduce inflammation, and relieve chronic pain—non-invasively and drug-free.
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Laser Therapy
Veterinary laser therapy (cold laser) uses painless light energy to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and speed healing at the cellular level. Ideal for arthritis, post-surgical recovery, wounds, muscle strains, or chronic pain in dogs, cats, and horses.
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Ozone Therapy
Ozone therapy uses medical-grade ozone (O₃) to increase oxygen delivery, boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. It's administered safely via injections, autohemotherapy, or topical applications—non-invasive and drug-free.
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TPLO Surgery
TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) is a proven orthopedic surgery to stabilize the knee in dogs with torn cranial cruciate ligaments (similar to human ACL tears). Our experienced collaborating orthopedic surgeon performs the procedure for precise realignment and lasting stability.
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Dog Rehab & Therapy
Our underwater treadmill provides low-impact exercise in warm water, reducing joint stress while building muscle strength, improving range of motion, and accelerating recovery. Ideal for dogs with arthritis, post-TPLO surgery, hip dysplasia, or obesity.
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Diagnostic Radiology
Digital X-ray imaging is a key tool in our pain management practice, providing clear views of bones, joints, spine, and soft tissues to accurately identify arthritis, orthopedic injuries, spinal disease, fractures, or other causes of mobility pain in dogs and cats.
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Mobile Equine Pain Management
On-site treatments at your barn in Pilot Point, Aubrey, and surrounding North Texas areas. We provide thorough exams plus acupuncture, laser therapy, Versatron shockwave, and ozone therapy to relieve lameness, arthritis, back pain, and performance issues.
Signs Your Pet May Need Pain Help.
Limping, stiffness, or favoring a leg
Reluctance to jump, climb stairs, run, or play
Difficulty getting up, lying down, or turning
Changes in eating, sleeping, behavior, or mood
Excessive panting, whining, or sensitivity to touch
If you notice any of these, don't wait—pain affects quality of life. A consultation can identify the cause and start relief.
New patients are welcome. No referrals are necessary. Your first visit includes a thorough pain assessment and personalized plan.
We're conveniently located at 1609 W Hebron Pkwy Suite 108, Carrollton, TX 75010—easy access from DFW highways.
With 35+ years of experience helping pets and horses feel better through advanced therapies, rehabilitation, and alternative pain solutions, we're here when you need us.
Help your pet stop hurting and move better—so they can enjoy life again!
