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Snuffle mat for dogs rehabilitating from surgery or injury

Snuffle mats for dogs recovering from injury

28 Sep, 2017

A downside of immobilisation after muscle injury or surgery is the loss of mental stimulation that the dog would normally get through exercise and other activities. Here is a great idea for keeping your dog’s mind active while they recover.

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Muscle injury in dogs. Is rest enough to restore muscle strength

Muscle injury in dogs. Is rest enough to restore muscle strength?

23 Sep, 2017

When our dogs incur a muscle injury however slight, we typically give them a couple of days rest and then return to normal exercise. Is this approach sufficient to restore the dog’s muscle strength or are we risking re-injury?

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Repetitive strain injury in dogs

Repetitive strain injury in dogs and how to treat it

19 Sep, 2017

In humans, work related musculoskeletal disorders cost employers and employees billions of dollars annually and take a significant toll on the sufferer. These disorders stem from work-related cumulative traumas, overuse and repetitive strain injuries. Can dogs also suffer these types of injuries?

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