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Rocky Buhl So, a boxer with a “black eye” named Rocky? How fitting! This little fighter came to see us initially for hip dysplasia, arthritis in the knee and muscle atrophy in the rear legs. What else would you expect from a retired “boxer”, right? There were a lot of things he used to do that he just wasn’t doing anymore. We started out slow with him with some massage...
WHERE DOES IT HURT? Thermography Can Shine the Light on Your Pet’s Pain
Our practice is alternative in many ways. At Sleepy Dog, we practice alternative medicine for small animals. We use acupuncture, acupressure, chiropractic, herbal medicine, massage, physical rehabilitation, Reiki, and traditional Chinese veterinary medical nutrition to treat our patients. The majority of our patients come to us with a chronic challenge, something such as arthritis, cancer, kidney disease, allergies, gastrointestinal complaints and more. We use conventional diagnostics like blood work and...
Selecting Physical Rehab Products for Your Canine Patients
The vast number of rehab products on today’s market can make it difficult for pet owners to know what to purchase. Helping clients make well-informed product decisions is not only beneficial to patients, but also prevents costly or damaging mistakes. Over 85 million families have a pet, according to the 2017-2018 National Pet Owners Surveyfrom the American Pet Products Association. The number of working dogs, or those in canine sports,...
Everything You Need To Know About Leg Braces for Tripawds
When a Tripawd shows signs of slowing down, many people immediately start shopping for a leg brace. But on today’s Tripawd Talk Radio podcast with Ben Blecha of Hero Braces, we explain why it’s important to follow the right steps before buying a leg brace for Tripawds (and potentially injuring your pet!). Tune in to learn everything you need to know about choosing braces for Tripawds and other furry companions.....
Stairs versus Ramps... and don't forget to train for it!
Pet owners find it difficult to get their older or debilitated large-breed dogs in and out of vehicles. It’s a common concern for pet parents. Often as rehab professionals, we’re asked what we’d recommend in regards to ramps or stairs to help people help their dogs in and out of the vehicle, or up and down off of the couch or bed. So, here’s a quick listing of some options...