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Wouldn’t it be great if we could see where our dog’s pain is coming from? If we could see the functioning of the body instead of just the structure like we see in radiographs? With Canine digital thermal imaging, we can see exactly that. The Canine Digital Thermal Imaging system that we have is an infrared camera with state of...

The emerging profession of equine sports medicine and rehabilitation utilizes innovative therapy methods. Veterinarians and other professionals who want to expand their training into the equine rehab field can become certified specialists to learn the latest trends and techniques, such as utilizing underwater treadmills which offer low-impact, high-resistance therapy for horses. Photo: Lisa Dijk/Arnd.nL -------------------- Stall rest. It’s one of...

Orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation go hand in hand, say surgeon David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA, from Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and rehabilitation specialist Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, from Veterinary Surgical Centers Rehabilitation in Vienna, Virginia. These former coworkers explain why it’s important for surgeons and rehab specialists to work together...

To make an appropriate recommendation, a veterinarian has to understand all the variables in play that are unique to a specific patient   The pet insurance industry has been around for decades, but only recently has it seen exponential growth. According to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA), the combined gross premium of the pet health insurance sector...

This non-invasive modality can successfully treat a range of orthopedic and soft tissue problems in animals. Though most commonly used for horses, shockwave therapy also has many applications in small animal practice.   Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that can speed the healing of many types of orthopedic and soft tissue injuries and conditions. It has been used in Europe...