by Danielle Bercier DVM CCRP | May 30, 2017 | Dog Conditioning, Dog Rehabilitation
Many times, after a long lameness or an illness, animals suffer muscle loss. This can be manifest by having an obviously smaller diameter limb, or by showing signs of general weakness. The muscle groups most vulnerable to this type of loss from inactivity are the...
by Danielle Bercier DVM CCRP | Feb 14, 2017 | Cat - Dog Weight Loss, Dog Rehabilitation
Dog Fatty Acid Supplementation There is a lot of information available about fatty acid supplementation, but you almost have to be a chemistry major to make sense of it. As a former chemistry major myself, maybe I can pick out the useful parts! A fatty acid is...
by Danielle Bercier DVM CCRP | Aug 19, 2016 | Dog Rehabilitation
Intervertebral disk disease is a common cause of lower back pain in those breeds with long backs and short legs (Dachshunds, Corgis, and Bassets most commonly). The physics of having the back suspended over an unusually long length allows it to bow abnormally and be...
by Danielle Bercier DVM CCRP | Aug 3, 2016 | Dog Rehabilitation
Pets are often brought to the veterinary clinic after suffering soft tissue trauma. Bones are considered ‘hard tissue,’ anything else is ‘soft tissue’. This can be from impact from vehicles, falling from high surfaces, or suffering an athletic injury (sprains, strains...
by Danielle Bercier DVM CCRP | Jul 1, 2016 | Dog Rehabilitation
Canine Rehab How can Canine rehab make my agility dog better? When I speak to groups of dog people about the benefits of canine rehabilitation, there is always one person who asks this question. Canine rehab is not just for injury, there are components aimed at making...
by Danielle Bercier DVM CCRP | Jun 4, 2016 | Dog Rehabilitation, Uncategorized
Elbow dysplasia is becoming more common in the canine world, according to statistics from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. While not as well known as hip dysplasia, it is still an important cause of lameness with a genetic component. There are three types of...
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