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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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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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Cranial cruciate injury in dogs

Cranial cruciate injury in dogs

Of all the conditions we see at Melbourne Animal Physiotherapy, the most common orthopedic condition would be CCL rupture or cranial cruciate ligament rupture.  This is commonly understood as ACL, or Anterior cruciate ligament rupture, in humans, but due to the terminology of the dog, it is called CCL.  The most common presentation of CCL rupture is after a quick…

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Canine Arthritis management

Canine Arthritis management

Does your dog experience difficulty getting up, tires easily or seems stiff?  Arthritis may be the cause.  The most common form is osteoarthritis, resulting in degeneration of the joints. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage protecting the bones of the joint is destroyed. The joint loses its cushion, causing friction between bones, leading to pain and decreased mobility in affected joints.…

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Animal Physiotherapy – what does it actually involve?

Animal Physiotherapy – what does it actually involve?

Animal Physiotherapists work in consultation with veterinarians to give your pet the best chance of recovery from injury and/or surgery.  After discussing the case with the vet, the physiotherapist performs a thorough assessment and formulates an individual physiotherapy program for the animal.  You are given a home exercise program which you are taught to do completely prior to leaving the…

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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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