A Novel Canine Osteosarcoma Treatment
Osteosarcoma, a prevalent bone cancer in dogs, poses significant challenges in treatment and management. A recent clinical trial at Virginia Tech’s Animal Cancer Care and…
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Progressive Therapeutic Exercise Transforms Recovery After Canine Stifle Injury
Stifle injuries disrupt weight bearing, neuromuscular control, and balance in dogs, often leading to chronic disability. A recent randomized controlled trial investigated a 12-week progressive…
Benefits of Photobiomodulation in Veterinary Patients with Dental and Oral Conditions
PBM for veterinary dental and oral conditions is a versatile and effective tool for managing dental and oral conditions, from gingivitis to post-surgical recovery. Photobiomodulation…
Classical Music, Anesthesia, and Pain Management in Canine Surgery
Recent studies have explored alternative methods to enhance pain management and reduce anesthetic requirements in veterinary practice. One innovative approach involves the use of classical…
7 Natural Pain Relief Methods for Dogs with Chronic Conditions
When your beloved canine companion suffers from chronic pain, it can be heart-wrenching to see them struggle. Whether it’s due to arthritis, hip dysplasia, or…
How Canine Rehabilitation Can Improve Your Dog’s Mobility and Quality of Life
Discover how canine rehabilitation helps dogs regain mobility and improve quality of life with innovative therapies for injuries and chronic conditions. You might be surprised…
Pain Management in TPLO Surgery
Study shows the benefit of an inventive ultrasound-guided nerve-block approach. Veterinarians understand the importance of ensuring their furry patients undergo surgeries with minimal discomfort. Now,…
How PEMF Can Benefit Your Patients
Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy has been available in FDA-cleared devices since the 1970s. Since then, however, the technology has advanced by leaps and bounds.…
11 alternative modalities for pain management in pets
If your dog or cat experiences pain or discomfort, consider trying one of these alternative modalities before reaching for the pain meds! Did you know…
The TCVM approach to treating geriatric patients
When treating geriatric patients, TCVM can help diagnose and alleviate pain, while also restoring the animal’s quality of life. As a veterinarian, I find that…
Fear Free ™ approach to pain management in companion animals
The veterinarian developed Fear Free ™ approach for pain management is a way to improve outcomes and create a rewarding therapeutic experience. Fear, pain, anxiety…
Acupuncture and analgesia in veterinary medicine
An exploration of how acupuncture to achieve analgesia, an ancient modality, is used to treat a variety of pain levels in animal patients. Acupuncture is…
