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How do I start a therapeutic exercise program with my dog? 7 Key Principles

The benefits of a therapeutic exercise program If your dog has been diagnosed with arthritis, your veterinarian will likely tell you to make sure they get regular exercise. Exercise, including walking, is a great way to help strengthen your dog’s […]

How do we know if our plan is working? Outcome measures and expectations.

Evaluating OA Outcomes We have discussed the importance of early diagnosis of OA and developing a Customized CARE Plan in other sections of the CARE website. It can be easy to think our job is done after developing a thorough […]

How does exercise help with weight loss and managing arthritis?

Exercise is a great way to manage arthritis When dogs are overweight or obese, they are significantly more likely to develop symptoms of arthritis. Maintaining a healthy weight and lean body condition are the most important things you can do […]

How many calories are in treats?

Choosing the best treats to give to your dog When it comes to where dogs get their daily calories, CARE recommends following the 90/10 rule. That means 90% of calories should come from complete and balanced food, and 10% from […]

How Quickly Should I See Improvements in My Dog?

How Quickly Should I Expect to See Improvements? Management of canine arthritis requires a comprehensive plan that often includes NSAIDs and adjunctive pain medications Weight loss Adequan Supplements Exercise Other rehabilitation techniques Many times, more than one treatment is started […]

How Quickly Should My Clients See Improvements in their Dog?

How quickly should we see improvements? Management of OA requires a comprehensive plan that often includes NSAIDs and adjunctive pain medications Weight loss Adequan Supplements Exercise Other rehabilitation techniques Many times more than one treatment is started at the same […]

Is it ok for my dog to use the stairs at home?

Make your stairs easier for your dog to navigate! If your dog has arthritis, you want to do everything you can to make them comfortable, especially when they’re at home. While redesigning our homes to suit our dogs’ needs isn’t […]

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 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 […]