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My dog is having a hard time walking around at home. What can I do?

Make it easier for your dog to get around! Your dog spends most of their time at home, so you want them to be comfortable and able to walk around safely, particularly if they have arthritis. There are a number […]

Non-surgical options for CCL ruptures and tears

When is a non-surgical treatment for CCL recommended? If your dog has a rupture or sprain in their CCL (read more here), surgery is typically the fastest way of returning your pet to an active lifestyle But surgery may not […]

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 […]

Yellow labs, one obese, one with a lead body condition

What are good treats for my dog?

Dog treats and obesity If you’ve been told that your dog is overweight, it’s important to work closely with your veterinarian to help them safely lose weight. You can read more about the risk factors of obesity here. When you […]

What are some other oral pain medications that will help my dog?

Oral pain medications and neuropathic pain NSAIDs are generally considered the foundation of pain management for dogs with arthritis, but they only target one type of pain transmitter. Want to know more about NSAIDs? Read our article here Much like […]

What do I do if my dog is overweight?

Obesity and your dog Obesity has become an epidemic for our pets, and it’s hurting their health in many ways. More than 50% of dogs and cats in the United States today are considered overweight or obese. If your pet […]

What is the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL)
and Why Does it Rupture?

CCL Overview (Similar to the ACL in Humans!) The cranial cruciate ligament (known as the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL in people) is one of several ligaments in the stifle (knee) that connect the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia […]

What kind of bed should I get for my dog with arthritis?

How can I help my dog sleep more comfortably? Dogs spend most of their days sleeping, particularly as they get older. They all deserve a warm, comfortable place to rest! Maybe your dog sleeps on your bed, or in a […]