NO EVIDENCE DOGS GET COVID-19
Can dogs get the new coronavirus (COVID-19)? At this time, experts believe it is very unlikely. The World Health Organization currently advises that there is no evidence to suggest that dogs or cats can be infected with the new coronavirus. The CDC also seconds that opinion, stating that, “At this time, there is no evidence that companion animals including pets can spread COVID-19.” If experts believe it is unlikely for...
What can cold laser therapy do for my dog?
What can cold laser therapy do for my dog? Essentially the results achieved is accelerated healing, an accelerated reduction in pain, reduced swelling and reduced inflammation, all in a non-invasive, and safe way. Conditions most commonly treated with Cold Laser Therapy for Dogs Post Orthopedic Surgery – for reducing pain, swelling and inflammation and accelerating healing Post spinal surgery- for reducing pain and accelerating healing Arthritis– hip, elbow, carpus, tarsus:...
10 Tips for Caring for an Older Dog for Senior Pet Owners
As you age, your daily routines, needs, and behavior change. Well, the same is also true for your furry pets. Unfortunately, dogs have much shorter lives than humans. Upon reaching the age of seven, your pet is already considered senior. This is because, on an average note, they are already deemed 56-year-olds in dog years. A great example of this is a French Bulldog. And so much more when your...
Certified vs. Trained-Who is Really Swimming Your Dog?
The other day, a friend of mine was telling me how a couple years ago she had hired a canine hydrotherapist to work with her dog. Sophie, a beagle mix, was older, had severe arthritis and didn’t want to move around too much. My friend considered hydrotherapy and thought it would be a great way to provide relief of pain, inflammation as well as get her dog moving and exercised....
Why We Care About Stairs
Options to help make this everyday challenge more accessible to our pets with weakness, injury or as they age Stairs are an everyday challenge to many of our older pets. What goes up: When a dog walks up the stairs they have more body weight over the back legs putting increased weight and pressure on the hip and knee joints. If these joints have arthritis, this can be painful. It...
Happy Penguin Feet
Dr .Kadie Anderson, left and Amanda Shaffer support Purple the penguin. It may have looked like a penguin foot spa – but it was so much more. On a cold winter morning, Purple the penguin lay back comfortably asleep in a cozy clinic room with each foot resting in a little tub of liquid. But this wasn’t just a foot soak. The little bird was about to get the second...
Expert Interview with Dr. Aronson
Dr. Randy Aronson, DVM is the founder of P.A.W.S., an integrative veterinary center in Tucson, AZ. Dr Aronson's practice includes complimentary therapies such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and physical rehabilitation therapy. His vision for the future of veterinary medicine is to are for the whole animal, and not to simply treat disease symptoms. Find out more at pawstucson.com. Dr. Aronson talks about all the conditions he uses PEMF therapy...
Feeding your dog’s nervous system
Many things can affect the health and function of your dog’s nervous system. Good nutrition helps ensure it does its job properly. When you think about your dog’s health, you might not factor in his nervous system. But maintaining its proper function is very important to his well-being, physically and emotionally. Feeding your dog’s nervous system is one way to ensure it stays healthy and functions properly. The canine nervous...