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- Reabilitação Animal: contribuição dos tutoresPublication . Madeira, Daniela SantosThis final internship report of the degree in Veterinary Nursing describes the activities developed by the student at the Clínica Veterinária de Faro and at the Centro Veterinário da Estação, simultaneously addressing the theme of animal rehabilitation. The general objectives of this internship included the monitoring of the routines in the internship place and the development of functions in the area of veterinary nursing. During the internship, the student observed a total of 28 cats and 23 dogs at the Clínica Veterinária de Faro, and 63 cats, 61 dogs and 16 new pets at the Centro Veterinário da Estação. Animal rehabilitation has as main objective the recovery of the animal after an injury or pathology in order to help it reach the maximum level of functionality, independence and quality of life. This report addresses the different physical agents used in animal rehabilitation, as well as some of the different types of locomotor training. In order to highlight its applicability and relevance, two pathologies are addressed: intervertebral disc disease and osteoarthritis, in which rehabilitation contributes to improving the quality of life of animals and owners. The success of the canine rehabilitation plan depends largely on the dedication of the owners, particularly the care to be taken in terms of diet, urinary management, the prevention of the appearance of bedsores and the application of massage techniques and exercises, that must correctly explained, practiced and applied at home. In order to help provide tools to the tutor in the rehabilitation process, the student made a proposal for a manual of good functional rehabilitation practices at home, using accessible language and supporting images to facilitate their understanding. We can thus conclude that a good communication with the owner is one of the main reasons for the success of the home rehabilitation plan.