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Overview of the role of rehabilitation in OA

Physical rehabilitation offers a number of techniques that can be very helpful for decreasing pain and improving mobility in dogs with OA. Traditional physical rehabilitation skills can broadly be divided into three categories: manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and therapeutic modalities. […]

The Principles of Therapeutic Exercise

A home exercise program should always be part of your dog’s rehabilitation or conditioning plan. There are several basic principles that you will need to follow throughout the rehabilitation period as well as when performing exercises for general fitness. Building […]

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?

Pain is complex and there are multiple potential therapeutic targets NSAIDs are generally considered the foundation of pain management for dogs with arthritis based on the extensive amount of research showing their efficacy and safety in dogs, but sometimes other […]

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?

Watch this video for a detailed description of what the CCL is and why it gets injured in dogs. Read this article to learn about surgery for CCL disease. CCL Overview (Similar to the ACL in Humans!) The cranial cruciate […]

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 […]