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Diet for soft tissue rehabilitation

Rehabilitation nutrition for dogs recovering from muscle injury

13 Sep, 2017

When dogs are recovering from soft tissue injuries their diet may need to be adjusted to accommodate their special needs during the rehabilitation phase. There are two important considerations for dogs in terms of nutrition during this phase….

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Stifle joint passive range of motion technique

How to treat a dog with cruciate ligament damage without surgery?

06 Sep, 2017

I recently worked with a small breed (Miniature Fox Terrier cross) dog with a diagnosis of a partial rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament. The client’s vet….

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Why is dogs skin loose?

Dog’s skin feels tight. A quick guide to a fascia damage and how to treat it.

29 Aug, 2017

When you touch a dog with healthy skin and muscles, their skin is loose and glides easily over the underlying muscles. Loose, supple skin is normal for healthy dogs. However, when a dog’s skin feels tight, this can indicate a problem with…..

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