In Podcast episode 153 with Francisco Maia from the K9PT, Francisco shares some of the many reasons and advantages, from a business, outcome, patient and client perspective, of minimising the number of modalities one works with in a practice, and how this has turned...
The subject of weight is a difficult one for us as professionals to speak about, but it is an incredibly important one. I’d like to address this difficult subject and help you to understand why the single most important thing you can do for your dog is to keep them at...
Although we are always focused on the behavior of our patients and creating positive associations with us and our treatments, it is always valuable to gain more information on improving relationships, increasing compliance, and gaining the trust of our patients. In a...
Canine enrichment is about so much more than fun toys and activities our clients can do with their dogs, or reducing fear in our patients or even preventing boredom. It is really about meeting our dogs and patients where they are, understanding what their needs are,...
For canine rehab therapists, respiratory physiotherapy can be a significant area of weakness, as many of us do not work directly with cases in intensive care. However, it is not unheard of for us to be confronted with post-op cases that develop pneumonia, recurrent...
Achilles tendinopathies can be challenging and frustrating to treat, requiring a team approach with multiple different tools incorporated into the treatment and rehabilitation for a successful outcome. There are multiple incredible resources within the Onlinepethealth...
A recent webinar with Dr Paul Freeman on the subject of IVDD opened up multiple questions on the current recommended treatment protocols for these patients. Primarily, Dr Paul Freeman questions whether the early surgical intervention actually does result in improved...
When we cross paths with very young dogs, we have a tremendous opportunity to make a positive difference in their physical well-being and indeed the course of their whole lives. Conditions like hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia and medial patella luxation all start...
Dogs with visual impairment often have concurrent conditions that will benefit from physical therapy or rehabilitation. These can include injuries, as well as arthritis. With a few considerations, we can support dogs with visual impairments to participate in...
We know that phantom limb pain occurs in as many as 80% of people who have had amputations, but does it also affect dogs to the same degree? Revisiting one of the webinars in our Small Animal Members portal, Rehabilitation of the Canine Amputee by Marinette Teeling,...