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Keepin’ Them Cozy: Home Environment Changes for Senior Dogs It is not uncommon for dogs to lose mobility as they age. From arthritis to weight gain to cardiovascular issues, there are a number of factors that may impact their ability to move. If you notice that your senior dog is struggling with
These Paws Were Made for Walking: Physical Activity for Senior Dogs As we get older and start to slow down a bit, we may be less inclined to get our bodies moving, especially if we weren’t very physically active to begin with. Our joints start to ache, we feel tired, and then
After Surgery: Why Walk When You Can Rehab? The first several weeks after a surgery are crucial to making the most optimal recovery, for both humans and canines. If you’ve ever had surgery yourself which required rehab, you may know just how important it is to stay on top of the exercises
Crate Rest vs. Active Rest: Which Is Better? It might seem reasonable to assume that resting after surgery is the best thing to do. If you have ever undergone any kind of significant surgery yourself, you know just how daunting getting up and moving may be. And while there is certainly some
Why You Need to Work with a Certified Canine Rehab Professional Every responsible pet owner knows that getting professional expertise is a must in order to provide the best quality of life for their four-legged friend. But because canine rehabilitation is still considered an up-and-coming field, it can be difficult for even
Canine Rehab Without an Underwater Treadmill When I decided to open my mobile canine rehabilitation practice, I was often asked this question: how can you do rehab without an underwater treadmill? At first, to be perfectly honest, I was surprised by how people didn’t understand that rehab is so much more than
There are three types of dietary fats: saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, and polyunsaturated fats (PUFA). Omega fatty acids are found in PUFA, and they manufacture important hormones that are not naturally found in the body. Modern diets, both for humans and pets, are rich in Omega 6 (grains, refined oil, etc) but tend to lack
The weather in Chicago has been “ruff” with temperatures well below freezing, making unsafe for your pet to be outdoors for too long. Unfortunately, dogs can also suffer from “cabin fever” and still need to be active during these cold days, both physically and mentally. With that in mind, we
