Vestibular Disease in Dogs: the ESSENTIAL guide
If you have an old dog who has suddenly started to stumble and act drunk, developed a head tilt or even can’t get up then there is a real chance they are suffering from a condition known as vestibular disease. In dogs this can come on very quickly and the symptoms can appear very dramatic. Is vestibular disease as serious as it appears though? What is the treatment and recovery...
What Are the Different Types of Dog Physical Therapy?
If your dog is recovering from injury or surgery, canine physical therapy is frequently the next step in the healing process. Dog physical therapy is an adaptation of the same types of techniques and modalities used for humans. The goal is to decrease pain while increasing increase mobility, function and overall quality of life. Here you’ll find an overview on the variety of different treatments and their pros and cons....
Choose Exercises That Match Your Dog's Level of Fitness
"In my classes students are encouraged to ALWAYS go back to basics if your dog does not have the strength to complete the exercise or does not understand the movement needed for the exercise shown." ~Bobbie Lyons The exercises you choose for your dog should always match the dog’s level of fitness and support the movements and demands that your dog places on his body. You also have to consider...
Preventing Injuries in Canine Athletes
Many dogs engage in regular physical activity and can be considered athletes even when not competing or on active duty. Here’s how to help prevent injuries. The focus of modern healthcare is to prevent injuries and disease. Dogs, like humans, are enjoying longer active lives and many people are looking for progressive medicine that integrates a variety of care approaches for their pets throughout each stage of life. Many dogs...
VITAL VOICE: Virtual consults give you another way to help your pet without leaving home
Introducing VITAL VOICE, Vital Vet's new video series featuring interviews with leaders and experts in the field of pet rehabilitation.
Why the Tail Is Important for the Active Dog
The Amazing Tail Those who love them all agree: Dogs are amazing animals. Not only are they capable of adapting to life with people, they have skills and abilities that are inconceivable to humans. From their fantastically sensitive noses to their keen intelligence, dogs find ways to thrill and stagger the imagination. Dogs' physical capabilities are one of the many aspects of the species that continually amaze. With the proliferation...
Virtual Consults for Pets - Rehab, Conditioning, and Mobility Issues
Many of you are becoming familiar with telemedicine so that you can connect with your veterinarian for a virtual appointment. A Vital Vet Pet Video Consultation is different - it's a totally new concept in virtual consultation. Here's how: You do not have to be a client of the Vital Vet Pet Consultants Our Pet consultants are the best of the best - some names you might even recognize since they helped develop the certification...
Conservative Care for Canine Hip Dysplasia
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is one of the most common orthopedic issues seen by veterinary professionals. One study1 found that there was a 15.5% incidence level of hip dysplasia out of over 1 million dogs in the US and Canada. Hip dysplasia is a genetic disease where there is poor congruency of the head of the femur and the acetabulum of the pelvis. However, the degree to which it expresses...