Articles | Canine Arthritis Resources and Education

Warming up and cooling down, is it REALLY necessary for my dog?

Guest article by: Matthew Brunke, DVM, CCRP, CVPP, CVA Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Published 6/2020 Why you should incorporate warm-ups and cool-downs into your dog’s exercise routine “That’s one small step for a man, one […]

Why every dog with arthritis should have a physical therapist

A perspective from a physiotherapist in South Africa

A guest article by Ané Lloyd, Veterinary Physiotherapist Content Coordinator with Onlinepethealth How arthritis can affect your dog Arthritis affects dogs in the same way it does people, leading to chronic pain, reduced range of motion or mobility of joints, […]

Can I use ice packs for my dog’s arthritis?

Ice can help with inflammation If your dog has had surgery or suffered from physical trauma, the injured area will be inflamed due to increased blood flow. The inflammation causes redness and swelling. Swelling can be painful for your dog […]

Non-surgical management of CCL disease

When is non-surgical management off CCL disease recommended? If your dog has a tear or sprain in their CCL (read more here), surgery is typically the fastest way of returning your pet to an active lifestyle and considered the gold-standard, […]

Overview of the role of rehabilitation for arthritis

Physical rehabilitation offers a number of techniques that can help decrease pain and improve mobility in dogs with arthritis. It can broadly be divided into three categories: Manual therapy Therapeutic modalities Therapeutic exercise Manual Therapy Manual therapy is what human […]

Using a hot pack (warm compress) with your dog

Why should you apply warm compresses? Applying heat in the form of a warm compress stimulates blood vessels in a specific area to dilate and bring more blood to the area. It can also cause muscle relaxation. Sometimes your veterinarian […]