Warming up and cooling down, is it REALLY necessary for my dog? …our companion dogs on this subject, we can look at both human research and canine athletic competitions as a comparison. What is agility? Agility is an explosive sport, that includes…
Case Study: How GingerLead Helps Dogs With Arthritis Stay Mobile …extra support.” The GingerLead Dog Support & Rehabilitation Harness has been helping senior dogs with their mobility and balance since 2008. Proudly Made in U.S.A. Learn more at www.gingerlead.com. …
4 Ways to Help Prevent Injuries in Companion Dogs …a dog to get into or hold a position they aren’t comfortable with as they know their own comfort level. In summary Your dog may not be a high competition…
Assistive Devices for Dogs with Arthritis …go potty while wearing the harness. You can purchase the harness online from the manufacturer: Help ‘Em Up Harness or many veterinary practices and rehabilitation clinics will carry the device…
How many calories are in treats? …dogs are overweight or having trouble losing weight. We have compiled a list of common human foods that can be used as treats, comparing the good (nutritious and low calorie)…
This vs. That: Massage vs. Stretching …dog to a professional for regular massages, a canine massage or rehabilitation therapist can teach you how to perform an effective massage on your dog (search for one in your…
OARSI guidelines for the non-surgical management of osteoarthritis …al. Journal: Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Year: 2019 Background: The Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) is an international group of researchers and clinicians dedicated to advancing OA research. This organization is…
End-of-life decision-making in dogs with mobility concerns Guest article by Mary Gardner, DVM Founder, Lap of Love End-of-life decisions for dogs with mobility concerns When I changed my practice focus 10 years ago to exclusively help families…
Early Diagnosis of OA: Identifying DODs Developmental Orthopedic Diseases (DOD) are the most common cause of lameness in growing dogs. Examples of DODs include: Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis/ Osteochondritis Dissecans (OC/OCD) Avascular Necrosis of the…
Developmental Orthopedic Disease: What is Elbow Dysplasia? …continue to degenerate in place or may break free and migrate to another area of the joint (these free pieces are known as “joint mice”). In either case, the presence…