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  • IVDD Part 2

    When an intervertebral disk bulges and pushes on the spinal cord, it affects the relay and transmission of signals in the nervous system.  The severity of the compression of the spinal cord directly can relate to the severity of the… Read More

  • Zoey’s ACL Injury Part 6

    Physical therapy attempts to maintain muscle mass and range of motion in the affected leg while the bone is healing.  On average, bone takes approximately 8-12 weeks to heal in young, healthy dogs that are not overly active on their injured… Read More

  • Zoey’s ACL Injury Part 5

    There are multiple conditions that can benefit from a mainstay physical therapy in post-TPLO patients: the underwater treadmill.  Underwater treadmills are a great option for neurologic diseases, obesity and post-orthopedic patients.  They are effective due to the fact that they… Read More

  • Zoey’s ACL Injury Part 4

    Following surgery for a torn ACL, physical therapy is an extremely important part of the recovery process.  Initially after surgery, for the first two weeks the dog goes through “phase one” physical therapy.  There are multiple goals for this time period, including… Read More

  • Zoey’s ACL Injury Part 3

    After a torn ACL has been diagnosed, the next obvious step is what the treatment options are.  We will be discussing the most common surgical repair, the tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO).  The diagnostic xrays taken prior to surgery are… Read More

  • Zoey’s ACL Injury Part 2

    While clinical history and physical exam findings are helpful in allowing us to suspect a ruptured ACL, further diagnostics are needed to confirm the ligament is torn.  Typically, this involves sedation and xrays of the knee.  These animals usually need… Read More

  • Zoey’s ACL Injury Part 1

    Zoey, my four and a half year old Pembroke Welsh corgi, was out running in the yard a week ago.  As a member of the herding breed, she has an overabundance of energy that she needs to burn off regularly;… Read More

  • Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD)

    The spine of our pets is made of numerous small bones called vertebrae.  These are the bones that contain and protect the fragile spinal cord. The vertebrae form multiple joints that allow for the flexibility of the back. These joints are… Read More

  • Trudy’s Weight Loss and Rehabilitation Journey

    Meet Trudy, she is one of the McGee family pets. She is a 6 year old French Bulldog. She shares her house with Roo (12 yr old Pit Bull Terrier), 3 cats (Pitter, Boo, and Holmes), 3 boys (ages 10,… Read More