Is your dog diagnosed with IVDD, but you have no idea what it is or what to do next? The next logical step is to get educated about the disease. Hi, My name is Josh. I am a certified canine rehab therapist with more than a decade of experience helping dogs and other pets live …
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Being a pet parent, it can be dreadful to even think about your beloved dog undergoing a knife, due to a debilitating disease or common injuries such as a fractured bone. So naturally, you are curious if there are any alternatives to surgery and medications. The answer to this is yes. How?… Let’s find out. …
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Amputated dogs have a long road to recovery. But canine physical therapy is one way to speed up the process. It works the same for dogs as it works for humans. With the correct techniques, guidance, and carefully curated rehabilitation process, you will soon see positive results. This article explores physical therapy exercises that help …
Your canine companions may experience discomfort due to old age, injury or illness. And this can impact their ability to move, sit, stand up, and walk. If these minor discomforts are not addressed on time, they could lead to more severe orthopedic and neurologic conditions. Besides consulting a trusted animal physical therapist, you should invest …
Three-legged dogs or Tripawds are no different from other dogs. They display the same level of enthusiasm. But they need a little more supervision than other dogs. If you have your heart set on a three-legged companion or your pet is about to undergo surgery for the same, this article can guide you on how …
Have you had the unfortunate news that your dog has Degenerative Myelopathy? Or want to be aware of early signs that can prevent this degenerative- disease? Well, here is a detailed and informative read on everything you need to know about how to help your dog with Degenerative Myelopathy, live a better life. The news …
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Dogs are givers! A source of limitless joy that never comes short of it. But as they grow old, they need some of it back – some in love and rest in the form of selfless care. But how do we deal with the many health issues and aging bones? Well, here is a short …
In this article, we explore how physical therapy boosts your dog’s recovery post-surgery. As with humans, dogs require much more than rest alone to recover from physical and mental trauma post-surgery. While surgeries relieve the dogs of various problems such as arthritis, fractures, ACL ruptures, spinal issues, etc., they leave them in stress, pain, and …
Physical therapy or rehabilitation for dogs works the same way physical therapy works for humans. Physical therapy for canines employs various therapeutic techniques that facilitate healing in dogs, helping them recover from diseases affecting their joints and muscles. Physical therapy aims to reduce the pain stemming from joint and muscle problems and increase mobility in …
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Ways you can improve the quality of life of a dog suffering from IVDD Let’s begin by understanding what is IVDD or Intervertebral disc disease. IVDD is a degenerative disease that affects dogs’ spinal cord, causing pain and mobility issues. The cushioning discs that cushion the spinal vertebrae and the bones surrounding the spinal vertebrae …
