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Carpal Hyperextension Injury and Current Treatments in Canines

Posted by Ruby Porter CCRP (she/her) Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

01/12/2024

Carpal Hyperextension Injury and Current Treatments in Canines

Many dog heroes hyperextend their wrist or carpal joint leading to pain and lameness of the forelimb. When the carpus or wrist is hyperextended it, many times, damages the ligaments within the joint a … read more
How Do You Treat an Elbow Hygroma in Dogs?

Posted by Ruby Porter CCRP (she/her) Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

11/27/2023

How Do You Treat an Elbow Hygroma in Dogs?

Elbow Hygromas in dogs is a condition characterized by the development of a fluid-filled sac on the side or back of the elbow joint, often due to repeated trauma or pressure. Elbow Hygromas are more f … read more
Ditch the Cone (The Anti-Shame Campaign)

Posted by Ruby Porter CCRP (she/her) Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

11/14/2023

Ditch the Cone (The Anti-Shame Campaign)

Enhancing Welfare and Quality of Life in Veterinary Patients Can we improve welfare and quality of life in veterinary patients recovering from injury, surgery, or disease? Veterinary medicine … read more

Posted by Ben Blecha, Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist

10/10/2023

Do knee braces really work for dogs with a torn ACL?

Yes, and it’s important to understand there are two distinct types of dog knee braces. One works. The other is a waste of hard earned money.Veterinary studies have shown custom plastic braces to be he … read more
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