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Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs

Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs

Degenerative Myelopathy in dogs is among the biggest diseases impacting pet mobility. However, an awareness of the disease and its progression can help prepare you and your pet for what’s to come.  Dogs with DM will experience progressive mobility loss over many months, to years.  It affects the spinal cord, thereby impacting rear leg strength.  As the disease progresses, the…

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Physiotherapy for IVDD

Physiotherapy for IVDD

Whether your dog has surgery or not, your dog will benefit from rehabilitation by a qualified animal physiotherapist. Services are usually available by referral from your own vet or surgeon, but are not essential.  You may commence physio therapy at any stage in the recovery, as the treatment is tailored to the individual. Canine physiotherapy consists of a thorough evaluation…

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Hip dysplasia in dogs – the rehab process

Hip dysplasia in dogs – the rehab process

Hip dysplasia in Dogs is a disease of the hip in which the ball and socket joint is malformed. This malformation means that the ball portion and its socket don’t properly meet one another, resulting in a joint that rubs and grinds instead of sliding smoothly. This can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is a genetic…

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Hydrotherapy for dogs

Hydrotherapy for dogs

Hydrotherapy for dogs has become increasingly popular over recent years.  Humans have known for millennia the healing properties of water for injuries and aching joints.  It has become more well known for animals initially by way of the horse racing industry, revealing the conditioning and healing benefits of allowing horses to walk in the water, the practice was soon adopted…

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