Orthotics and the veterinary nurse
Prefabricated braces and custom orthotics enhance mobility and quality of life in many patients. The veterinary nurse can play an important role in helping these…
Category: Dogs
Report: presumed natural or shed vaccine viral exposure in unvaccinated puppies
Once a pup’s residual maternal immunity has waned, he can still maintain measurable levels of immunity, despite being unvaccinated. What are the possible explanations? Some…
Hydrotherapy in canine physical rehab
The role of therapy pools and underwater treadmills in physical rehabilitation, and what to consider when adding these to your facility. Hydrotherapy, or aquatic therapy,…
Recognizing soft tissue injuries in dogs from an integrative perspective — Pt 1
Applying rehab and physiotherapy techniques to an injured dog should be preceded by a proper consideration of how the injury developed and progressed, and how…
Veterinary rehabilitation optimizes clinical outcomes
Rehabilitation therapy for canine patients improves functional outcomes post-operatively, and helps with neurological conditions, intervertebral disc disease and soft tissue injuries. The goal of veterinary…
Herbal support for geriatric animals
Health issues, from cognitive to musculoskeletal to cardiovascular, often arise in our geriatric patients. Herbs offer beneficial affects to a variety of body systems to…
Hospice home care products for pets
From mobility support to hygiene to pain management, these hospice products help improve quality of life for palliative patients at home. A pet’s end-of-life journey…
Worried about grain-free diets & heart disease? Take heart!
Grain-free. These two words are the focus of a recent media storm creating trouble for pet food. The confusion originates from a July 2018 report…
Omega fatty acids for dogs and cats
A comprehensive look at Omega fatty acid sources for canine and feline patients, and the pros and cons of each. Omega fatty acids are vital…
Alternatives to traditional spay and neuter – evolving best practices in dog sterilization
Standard spay and neuter surgery can have negative impacts on a dog’s health. What are some alternatives options? In the United States, broad scale pet…
Evaluating the effects of electropollution on human and animal health
Studies reveal that the homeostasis within all living bodies is dramatically affected by the rise of electropollution (electromagnetic radiation levels), with negative consequences on health.…
Probiotics, the missing nutrients — part 2
There is extensive research on probiotic supplementation, and how probiotics can positively impact the intestinal microbiome in small animals. In Part 1 of this series…
