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Patella Luxation in Dogs

Patella Luxation in Dogs

What is Patella Luxation? The knee joint connects the femur, (thighbone) and the tibia (shinbone). The patella (kneecap) is normally located in a groove called the trochlear groove, found at the end of the femur. The term luxating means out of place or dislocated. Therefore, a luxating patella is a kneecap that ‘pops out’ or moves out of its normal…

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New Face to Face Canine Hydrotherapy Course

New Face to Face Canine Hydrotherapy Course

We are pleased to offer our small group hydrotherapy course, hosted within our beautifully renovated animal rehabilitation clinic in Kensington. Our courses aim to provide face to face exposure into the world of small animal hydrotherapy.  There is no pre-requisite to join our courses, and you will receive a thorough understanding of many aspects relating to working with small animals.…

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Kinesiology Taping

Kinesiology Taping

Medical Taping for dogs – What is it and how can it help your pet? You may have seen your favourite sports person running around with bright coloured taping around a joint. Did you know the tape itself does more than just support and you can get this for your pet? Kinesiology is the study of movement, kinesiology taping utilises…

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Wheelchair Rentals

Wheelchair Rentals

At MAP, we are excited to announce the commencement of our Walking Wheels Wheelchair rental program. Various conditions, such as IVDD, hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy, arthritis, amputation, or post-surgery, can make it challenging for your pet to walk independently. It’s ideal to collaborate with our therapists to determine the best plan, which may involve the use of supportive wheels. We…

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Elbow Dysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia

What is elbow dysplasia? Elbow dysplasia is a general term that covers a range of different anatomical positions that the elbow may be in. Elbow dysplasia occurs when there is an abnormality in the elbow joint. It is like hip dysplasia in that it is caused by growth abnormalities; however, it only affects the forelimbs. While elbow dysplasia can affect…

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Senior Care Tips

Senior Care Tips

10 Tips for Taking Care of a Senior Dog Simple ways to keep your aging dog healthy and happy. Seeing your dog reach seniorhood is a blessing, even if can be difficult to witness them start to slow down a little.  When your dog officially reaches senior status will depend on their size and genetics.  Large breed dogs are considered…

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Class IV K Laser Therapy now available at MAP

Class IV K Laser Therapy now available at MAP

We are very excited to announce that we offer class IV laser therapy at MAP, the highest quality laser in the industry.  K-LASER therapy does not treat conditions, it stimulates the body’s inherent healing mechanisms via a process called photobiomodulation. Through a combination of different wavelengths, power and frequency of laser light, K-LASER is able to achieve improved healing times,…

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Tips To Keep Your Dog Mentally Stimulated and Calm During Their Cage and Crate Rest

Tips To Keep Your Dog Mentally Stimulated and Calm During Their Cage and Crate Rest

If your dog is unable to go for a walk for health reasons or they’re only allowed out on short walks, there are still lots of things you can do inside the home to tire your dog out and keep them mentally stimulated. Interacting with your dog a few times through the day can stop them from making up their…

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