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The VETPAD. is an air-filled balance pad specially designed for dogs. With the VETPAD., you can playfully improve your dog's balance and fitness, making an important contribution to your dog's overall health. Especially older dogs benefit from regular training with the VETPAD. In canine physiotherapy, it is used for the rehabilitation of orthopedic and neurological conditions.
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Developed by a veterinarian
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Specifically designed for dogs
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Made In Germany
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Prevention
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Fitness
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Rehabilitation
Discover the VETPAD.
Whether for prevention or targeted rehabilitation, the VETPAD. is the ideal companion for you and your dog.
Just walking the dog is so yesterday.
With just a few minutes a day, you can playfully improve your dog’s proprioception and fitness, build muscle, and support your dog’s overall health.
Proprioception
Proprioceptive training enhances body awareness and responsiveness, improves stability, and can help reduce the risk of injury.
Stability
During training, the continuous balance reactions activate and strengthen the deep muscles, which play an important role in joint stability.
Fun and variety
The VETPAD. offers your dog a great change of pace and allows for numerous ways to playfully train coordination, balance, and muscles.
Muscle building
Whether for preventive dog fitness training or targeted rehabilitation — with the VETPAD., muscle mass can be effectively built up and maintained.
Nerve stimulation
Two different surfaces create sensory stimuli and thereby interact with the nervous system, effectively supporting nerve function.
Mental stimulation
Training with the VETPAD. challenges your dog’s concentration, enhances body awareness, and provides mental stimulation.
One product. Many possibilities.
For young & old
For small & large
Stackable
Shape-retaining
Non-slip surface
Four colors.
Customer testimonials
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“We love our VETPADs! Especially because of their size and the ability to stack them. They offer nearly endless possibilities, and our patients really enjoy working with them.”
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"I use the VETPAD. several times daily with about 10-15 dogs. I find the VETPAD. highly recommendable because its size works well for both small and large dogs. The two different surfaces are very practical for varying sensory stimuli through the paws. It’s easy to transport and clean. The VETPAD. also offers many combination possibilities, such as using multiple pads or stacking them."
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“I really enjoy working with the VETPAD. It is of very high quality, has a great look, and the animals don’t need a long adjustment period to get used to the pad. A big plus is that the pad is developed and produced in Germany. Thank you very much for this wonderful addition to the rehab programs of my clients.”
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“In my daily practice, I actually use the balance pads from vetdogfit in almost every physiotherapy session. The exercises on these pads are easier for the animals than on other balance pads because the size and height are perfectly tailored to dogs of all sizes, and the pad offers enough space so the animal doesn’t have to fear ‘falling off.’ This helps the dogs trust the pad more quickly and, thanks to the quick success, they really enjoy the training.”
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“I was convinced by the VETPAD.s from the very first use. Thanks to the slightly textured surface, they are especially suitable for older and insecure dogs with lots of fur between their paws, as the dogs cannot slip. The shape is perfect for a wide variety of exercises and makes the pads both stable and just wobbly enough to optimally train the deep muscles. They are also perfectly stackable, much better than most other balance cushions I know or have. My rather impatient 15-year-old Border Collie friend’s dog much prefers training with the VETPAD.s over my other equipment because it simply gives her a better sense of security. We now have five pads… and I don’t think that will be the end of it.”
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“Especially my neuropathy patients benefit from
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"I like to use the VETPAD. in animal physiotherapy to specifically build muscle, promote coordination, and also improve joint stability! The VETPAD. is ideal both for rehabilitation after injuries and for prevention. Additionally, it can be adapted to the size and needs of the animals, making it suitable for dogs as well as smaller animals like rabbits!"
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"I really enjoy using the VETPAD. in my canine physiotherapy practice, especially for senior dogs. Other pads can often be too wobbly for dogs struggling with balance due to muscle weakness (or similar issues). Fortunately, I don’t have to worry about that with the VETPAD. It’s nicely stable, doesn’t slip, and is still flexible enough to perform great exercises. Plus, the color matches perfectly with my practice’s logo and branding."
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"I have been a certified canine physiotherapist since 2024 and currently work in a practice. At home, I also train regularly with the VETPAD.s. They are great balance pads because they are not too wobbly, can be stacked easily, and due to their square shape, they can be placed neatly next to each other."
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"I really enjoy working with the VETPADs – the quality and size of the pads are excellent. It’s easy to position the dogs on them quickly and safely. At the moment, I’m mainly training with my own dog, who was recently diagnosed with hip dysplasia. The muscle he has already built up is incredible!"
Questions and Answers
FAQ
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The number of VETPADs needed for training depends on your goals and the size of your dog.
For very small dogs, such as Toy Poodles, Pomeranians, and similar breeds, one VETPAD is usually enough to place both the front and hind paws on the pad at the same time.
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Training intensity and frequency should always be adapted to your dog’s health and daily condition.
Even 10 minutes of training a day can be enough to challenge your dog both physically and mentally, and to improve their overall fitness. -
The VETPAD. was developed by a veterinarian based on real clinical experience. It has been adapted and optimized to meet the needs of a wide variety of dogs and is manufactured in Germany. The VETPAD offers enough space even for large dogs, is extremely non-slip, stackable, and features a reinforced edge that prevents it from collapsing or tipping sideways.
The two different tactile surfaces allow for versatile training and provide particular benefits for neurologically affected or senior dogs.
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Yes! The VETPAD is wide enough for large dogs and extremely stable in shape. It can support up to 330 lbs.
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At the beginning, it’s best to introduce your dog to the VETPAD. in a playful way. Let your dog first simply explore and inspect the pad. Then, try encouraging your dog to place their front paws on the pad or walk across it. Every paw contact should be rewarded. Once your dog is comfortable with the new training tool, you can start working on standing still correctly, which is the foundation for all further exercises.
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The exercises should always be adapted to your dog’s health and daily condition. Basic exercises suitable for almost every dog include “standing still,” “weight shifting,” and “isometric exercises.” If your dog has an orthopedic or neurological condition, it’s best to coordinate the exercises with your veterinarian or canine physiotherapist.
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Puppies can also do exercises on the VETPADs. However, the training should be very playful, allowing the puppy to simply feel and explore the pads.
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The VETPAD. should be inflated enough to lie flat on the ground. If needed, the air pressure can be adjusted via the built-in valve located at the bottom right on the textured side.
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Our VETPAD. is made from a specially developed, high-quality plastic that is BPA-free, durable, and fully recyclable. It is produced in Germany under the highest quality and safety standards, so you can be confident it is safe for your dog.
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For cleaning, we recommend using water and dish soap.
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Important facts about your dog's joint health 🫶🏻🐶
📌 Why is joint health so important?
Joints play a central role in your dog’s mobility.
Whether young or old – healthy joints are crucial for an active and happy dog life.
Unfortunately, joint problems can affect dogs of all ages, whether due to congenital malformations such as elbow or hip dysplasia or arthrosis.
