Are braces effective for dogs with weak joints?
16 Jan, 2017
What role do braces or wraps play in the management of musculoskeletal conditions and can they be used on dogs?
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Cold packs for dogs
05 Jan, 2017
Just before Christmas, my mother was diagnosed with torn ligaments and a fracture in her knee. Her doctors recommended the joint be immobilised and that she apply ice to the joint. The ice was recommended to help manage pain and reduce swelling. We are all familiar with the effects of cold treatment for injuries in humans but how does it work and is it OK to treat our dogs with ice packs?
Do dogs get sore necks?
21 Dec, 2016
At the end of each year, I like to review my case notes for the past 12 months. Often common themes emerge which helps me plan for the coming year. A common “theme” in most case notes was a stress area that nearly all my canine patients exhibited. The stress area was the neck or cervical spine. For some dogs, this area was very tender and sensitive to touch. While others exhibited muscle tension in this area.