It is winter in Chicago and we even had a white Christmas! You want to be sure that you are following some simple steps to make sure that your pup is safe during the winter. The general rule of thumb is that if it is too cold for you, then it is probably too cold
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD), or canine geriatric dementia, acts in a very similar way as Alzheimer's disease does in humans, and can create a heavy burden on the family. This burden can be especially hard for those who have had that pet for many years, and now have to adjust to their pet's new behavior.
It is established in human medicine that the obesity epidemic has lead to an increase in many injuries, co-morbidities and overall decrease in quality of life. Unfortunately, the scenario is very similar in veterinary medicine as well as canine obesity has become more prevalent. In a recent survey, conducted by the Association of for Pet
We recognize in human PT the importance of early mobilization and rehabilitation following surgery to achieve better outcomes. For example, patients that underwent a total joint replacement start weight-bearing and physical therapy exercises within the same day of their surgery! In the animal world, early canine rehabilitation is becoming more common, but it was encouraging
CCL tear is very common in dogs, and post-surgical rehabilitation is crucial for optimal outcomes
As I previously mentioned there isn't a lot of research in the veterinary field looking specifically at canine rehabilitation, mostly due to cost and due to the fact that this is still a relatively new field. However, more and more research have been done more recently, and one of the areas looked at is treatment
Sometimes people ask me if there is research to support animal physical therapy, and although in my head I'm thinking "isn't that common sense!?!?" I politely explain that unfortunately research in animal rehabilitation is really lagging behind due to a variety of factors (funding is one of them as you can imagine). So with that
So you have decided to get certified in canine rehabilitation, but you don't have much experience handling animals besides your own or those from family and friends - what can you do? Every undergraduate student planning on continuing his/her education in a healthcare field that requires a graduate degree has to complete so many hours
Last week I discussed the pathology and diagnosis of medial patella luxation (MPL), and today I would like to talk about some treatment ideas for these patients. First, let me disclose that if possible you should work closely with a certified canine rehab practitioner. Each case can be very different and a certified professional can
Today's post is not so much of a post as it is maybe a small therapy session for me. Last week marked one year when I switched to working full-time with animals, although my journey with it started over 2 years ago when I started the certification process. It has been a tremendous year to
