Shoulder Injuries in Dogs
Dogs can contort their bodies in incredible ways; they are amazing athletes! It's no wonder that injuries happen when their shoulders get bent or turned the wrong way. The Shoulder Joint Shoulder joints in humans are easy to find and palpate (feel) since they lie on the outer sides of the body. The shoulder joint of the dog is more elusive; it lies against their front chest and can be hard to feel, especially in...
Medial Shoulder Instability
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation play a crucial role in the management of medial shoulder instability (MSI) in dogs. MSI involves several components of the shoulder joint. The canine shoulder joint relies completely on soft tissue structures for stability and is hence an inherently ‘unstable’ joint. The components that are most commonly affected by MSI are structures on the medial side (closest to the midline) of the shoulder. These include the joint...
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...