The Vet’s Guide on Wheelchairs for Dogs (9 Things to Know)
Today, mobility options for special-needs dogs have become widely available. If your dog is in need of temporary or permanent mobility assistance, a wide number of carts, walking sling harnesses and wheelchairs for dogs may be one of the answers, if not the only answer. In my practice I often see pets that require such support, but pet owners are sometimes confused which mobility assistance option is best for their...
Stable vs. Unstable Surfaces in Dog Fitness - Is It As Beneficial As It Is Fancy-Looking?
Stable vs. unstable surfaces in dog fitness - is it as beneficial as it is fancy-looking? Who doesn't love to watch all those cool workouts performed on various unstable surfaces? But, is it as beneficial as it is fancy-looking? Again, we like to look at some facts first. Working out on UNSTABLE equipment Primarily engages core and postural muscles that help to keep the dog's body in balance. Is...
Why is Knowing if Your Dog is a Lefty or a Righty Important for Sport?
Have you ever noticed your dog preferring one side over another? It may come as a surprise but just like people dogs also have a left/right preference. A dog's brain is similarly organized like a human brain, meaning that the two hemispheres of the brain also have areas of specialization which can determine "handedness" or "laterality". In dog sport and canine physio we refer to your dog's preference as the lead leg. So...
Osteopathy to Improve Mobility After Routine Surgeries
Learn why osteopathy alleviates pain, restores freedom of movement and enhances the body’s innate healing abilities after routine surgeries. Osteopathy is a system of medicine based on manual manipulation. It alleviates pain, restores freedom of movement and enhances the body’s innate healing abilities. Though people often assume osteopathy is similar to chiropractic, it’s actually a whole body approach that considers fascia, viscera, vascular and lymphatic flow, and is not exclusively...
What Is the Fascia and How Does It Affect My Dog?
What if I told you there was a complex system in your dog's body that can greatly affect their posture, mobility, emotional well-being, and performance? The fascia is quite simply the tissue that holds you together! Injury and pain to one part of the fascia can have profound effects on the rest of the body. Knowing the role the fascia plays in the body, how it can be injured, and...