Canine paralysis often comes unexpectedly and suddenly, leaving an owner overwhelmed and uncertain, coupled with a dog that is now completely dependent on the owner for every need. It is important for us as therapists to have an understanding of the challenges that...
The addition of objective measures in the evaluation of stance, posture and gait in the canine patient are essential to effective canine rehabilitation.
Canine arthritis can be divided into four stages. Treatment interventions for each stage can include owner education, rehabilitation, NSAIDs…
Cranial cruciate ligament rupture and its surgical correction is one of the most common reasons we see patients as Vetrehabbers. Being aware of the possible complications that may result from this surgical procedure can help us to more effectively rehabilitate our...
While prolonged rest and immobilisation formed the cornerstone of recovery from injuries and surgical interventions in the past, in recent years we have seen an intentional shift towards early mobilisation and progressive loading within the veterinary rehabilitation...
Ella is a German shepherd puppy diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia. She is energetic, fun-loving and a stunning patient, being intelligent and quick to respond. Her owner adopted her as a 12-week old pup, with high hopes that she would join him in his active...
It’s the holiday season, and that means it’s the perfect time to catch up on some reading! Whether you are tackling one of the incredible textbooks that have been released this year, or you are catching up on some research papers, this collection of the best small...
Milo is a beautiful golden retriever with a story many of our pets can relate to. Spend a moment, and I’ll share it with you. The Beginning As a young dog, barely a year old, Milo was diagnosed with a condition known as hip dysplasia, one of the common conditions in...
In last week’s webinar with Dr Marty Becker, the founder of the Fear Free initiative, we learnt a great deal about the ways in which we can reduce Fear, Anxiety and Stress (FAS) in our patients. As rehab therapists, we’re all familiar with the reasons why it is so...
If you are anything like me, when someone mentions using pheromones you nod politely and listen sceptically. I am a sceptic by nature, and it takes a lot to convince me that something is going to work. I was the same way with PEMF and laser – actually any of our...