No one wants their dog to suffer, but sometimes, it happens without us knowing. Recognizing canine distress is the first step to alleviating it. When we identify the symptoms early, we prevent further or worsening pain. Consider how much easier it is to treat the beginning stages of a minor illness than managing a more…
Pet Proofing Your House in the Days, Weeks, and Months After Surgery When your beloved pet needs surgery, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and sometimes, even helpless. The thought of seeing your pup in pain or discomfort – unable to run, play, and do all the things their little doggy heart loves during…
Shifting the Veterinary Experience from ‘Terrifying’ to ‘No Big Deal’ Doctor visits are stressful for a lot of us. As humans, we understand that health is a priority, and a few minutes of uncomfortableness today only increases our odds of better health tomorrow. Unfortunately, dogs do not share our logic. Fear is Powerful For dogs,…
Enlisting your dog as a workout buddy can have some serious perks. First of all, it’s much harder to skip a sweat session when your pup is looking up at you expectantly, ready to get out there and run. And, just like it does for you, daily exercise does wonders for your dog’s health and…
ACL tears are the most common orthopedic injury in dogs, and it’s estimated that between 30% and 50% of dogs who tear one ACL will tear the other ACL within a few years. Why is this? Let’s take a closer look. What happens when a dog tears their ACL? When a dog tears their ACL…
Imagine, for a moment, that you’ve had a bad day. Think of how it would feel like to go through it alone – making dinner by yourself, maybe watching TV as an attempt at distraction, the feeling of being unable to sleep. Now, imagine going through it with a dog. Think of how a dog…
When a dog’s ACL (or cranial cruciate ligament) breaks, the stifle (AKA knee) becomes painful, unstable, and prone to arthritis – causing a limp. It’s important to understand that there are many degrees of ACL tearing that can occur in dogs. Here are some simple guidelines to follow: If your dog is not putting any…
The short answer is, yes! Heat therapy is an easy and effective way to relieve pain associated with injury, surgery, or chronic conditions like arthritis. Let’s get into more detail: How It Works Heat therapy works by improving the circulation and blood flow to the affected area. This increased blood flow promotes healing by supplying…
Working from home when you have a dog can be an interesting mix of wonderful and challenging. On the one hand, you can feel good knowing your pup is receiving a healthy dose of their favorite thing – being by your side. On the other hand, it can be difficult getting work done with a…
