Canine Hydrotherapy for Dogs with IVDD
As a devoted dog owner, you know that our four-legged friends can face a variety of health challenges throughout their lives. One such condition that can be particularly debilitating is Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). IVDD is a spinal disorder that affects many dogs, especially those with long backs like Dachshunds and Corgis. Fortunately, there's a…
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Hydrotherapy for Dogs After TPLO Surgery: A Healing Lifeline
When a dog undergoes TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) surgery, it marks the beginning of a challenging journey to recovery. TPLO surgery is often recommended to treat cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries, which can leave dogs in pain and with limited mobility. One powerful tool that veterinarians often incorporate into post-TPLO recovery plans is hydrotherapy.…
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Dock Diving for Dogs: Unpopular Opinion from a Canine Hydrotherapist
Dock diving, a popular canine sport, involves dogs leaping off a dock into a body of water to showcase their jumping and swimming abilities. While it may seem like an exciting and entertaining activity, it's important to consider whether dock diving is truly beneficial for dogs in the long run. In this blog, we'll explore…
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Canine Hydrotherapy for TPLO in Dogs
Canine hydrotherapy is a type of physical therapy that involves using water to help dogs recover from various conditions or injuries. One of the most common reasons why dogs undergo hydrotherapy is to aid in their recovery from a Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) surgery. What is TPLO surgery? A TPLO surgery is a common…
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Canine Hydrotherapy for Health
Benefits of Hydrotherapy Swimming by itself is beneficial for most dogs! It can improve their heart and circulatory health, as well as many other things. It is also a great aerobic exercise, providing very low impact to the joints and bones, causing no pain or damage overtime. And for a lot of dogs, it’s also…
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Femoral Head and Neck Excision (FHNE) in Dogs
What is FHNE in Dogs Femoral Head and Neck Excision Arthroplasty refers to the removal of the articulating, ball at the top of the thigh bone (femur). This procedure has been used for the management of a range of conditions involving the hip joint. The most common reasons for this are untreatable hip joint fractures,…
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Hydrotherapy for Canine Tendonitis
What is Canine Tendonitis? A tendon is a band of tissue that connects muscle to bone. "Tendonitis" occurs when a tendon is inflamed, irritated, stretched, torn or ruptured. In dogs, the most common tendon injuries occur in the forepaws and shoulders, but tendonitis can occur in any tendon. Treatment of canine tendonitis varies based on…
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FHO In Dogs
What is Femoral Head Osteotomy (FHO) Surgery? A femoral head osteotomy also referred to as a femoral head osteotomy or FHO, is the surgical removal of the head and neck of the femur. In simpler terms, it is the removal of the “ball” part of the ball-and-socket that makes up the hip joint. This way,…
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Muscle Spasms in Dogs & How to Help
Muscle spasms happen when your dog’s muscle contractions are interrupted. This is often caused by intense physical activity or a lack of sufficient fluids. These localized twitches can be a sign of muscle strain or damage, and though they aren’t life-threatening, they can be painful for your pet, especially if he’s been having them for…
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The Power of Prevention for Orthopedic Injuries in Dogs
Human and animal athletes have more in common than you might think, including a wide variety of orthopedic injuries and problems. In both human and veterinary medicine, we are learning more and more about preventing this kind of trouble. There are also several new and effective options for treating orthopedic injuries in pets. Pounds of…
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