Ten Everyday Activities That Can DamageYour Dog – Part 1
We all want to keep our dogs as fit and healthy as possible throughout their lives and well into their golden years. There are certain activities that, especially if indulged in repeatedly, do unnecessary damage to your dog. More and more we are recognising that repetition strain injuries, rather than one major event, are the underlying cause of many mobility problems. Many dogs like to do the same activity over...
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...
Small Feet, Big Responsibility: Hoof Care for Foals
A youngster’s hoof care lays the foundation for his future Caring for a foal requires specialized knowledge, especially in one area: hoof care. Early care of the feet can greatly affect a foal’s monetary value, athletic prospects, and overall soundness, say our sources. Some aspects of foot care can even impact a foal’s limb anatomy for life. “A lot of what you do (to the horse) as a foal is...
Beyond Bloodwork: Advanced Senior Wellness Pet Care
Advancements in veterinary medicine have helped to increase longevity and enhance the quality of life of cats, dogs, and other animal companions. And, when it comes to our geriatric fur pals, one of the best ways we can keep them at their healthiest – while slowing down some of the impact of aging – is through senior wellness pet care. When is my pet considered a senior? As you may...
Joint Supplements
Cartilage covers the end of bones. It is a smooth surface designed to enable gliding of two points (ends of bones) over each other. In osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative joint disease) it is the damage to the cartilage which impinges on the joint function. When the two bones can no longer slide over each other, there is pain. Cartilage contains chondrblasts (cells) , collagen (fibres) and proteoglycans (proteins) and...
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...
How to Train and Rehabilitate Your New Adopted Dog During Covid
The adoption of a dog or another pet during COVID-19 is an unprecedented situation. Your first few weeks' experience will vary depending on where you are located geographically and how serious the situation is there. In Spain, where I live, having a dog at home allows a person to go out for 10 minutes three times a day so to walk the dog. This is much needed respite from the heavily...
Holistic Cat Health And Wellness Care: The Right Stuff
For anyone who has had or currently has cats, you know that they are special creatures. They are clever, independent, can be amazingly sweet, and have the athletic prowess of Olympic athletes. It's no surprise that we love our cats and want to keep them well. But cats are masters at hiding signs of illness, pain, and discomfort from us. That's why the Whole Pet Vet is focusing on your...