Quite frequently I hear this comment from clients and even from people active in the practice of animal health and science. I provide a mobile rehabilitation and conditioning service to encourage better recovery after surgery or otherwise improve quality of life through functional rehabilitation. Roughly 80% of my client base is elderly dogs, usually with … Continue reading
Question from the vet pain assn. board: Does anyone have any recommendations regarding treatments for a 14 year old Husky with Degenerative Myelopathy? So far, the only thought I have is a cart. Also, my understanding is these animals are not in significant pain – is this true? Thanks for any info. My Response: Hi! … Continue reading
First and foremost: pay attention to the discharge instructions your veterinarian has given you if your pet has had surgery for correction of luxating patellas/shifting kneecaps. Please pay special attention to the part about no running, jumping, or playing. If your veterinarian did not say so, please note there should not be any flying over … Continue reading
Femoral Head Ostectomy/Removing the Ball off the Femur at the Hip Joint First and foremost: pay attention to the discharge instructions your veterinarian has given you. During this surgery, there was disruption of muscle and other tissue that will require care and time to heal. Please follow the icing instructions noted on a separate sheet … Continue reading
First and foremost: pay attention to the discharge instructions your veterinarian has given you. Please pay special attention to the part about no running, jumping, or playing. If your veterinarian did not say so, please note there should not be any flying over couches, galloping stairs, jumping into or out of cars and trucks, jumping … Continue reading
This is basic homework protocol to use if your dog has not had knee surgery and is recovering from a ligament tear or rupture: First and foremost: coordinate with your veterinarian to obtain a definitive diagnosis of torn or ruptured ligament. Please pay special attention to your pet and keep them from running, jumping, or … Continue reading
