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Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation
II. Preparing for the Homecoming
Step-by-Step instructions on what you need to do from day one to prepare your home for the best recovery.
III. The Week-by-Week protocol of Cruciate
The Master Plan provides detailed weekly instructions and guidelines on exactly what you need to do day-by-day, week-by-week.
IV. Therapy Modalities
Cold Therapy Learn why and how icing is the best anti-inflammatory and helps control pain in the early days after surgery.
Moist Heat Learn about the benefits of moist heat therapy; why it is important and how exactly to do it.
Massage One of the most under-valued therapies. You don’t have to be a skilled massage therapist to transfer the power of touch.
Passive Range of Motion (PROM) Though simple in theory most people don’t truly understand its benefits and exactly how to perform this essential therapy.
Stretching Immensely beneficial yet potentially detrimental, you will learn the basics of safe stretching.
V. Strengthening Exercises
Slow Controlled Leash Walks Simple in concept and one of THE MOST IMPORTANT exercises you can do, yet 90% of dog owners don’t get it. We detail exactly what it means.
Sit-to-Stand The second most important muscle-strengthening exercises you can do to build hind leg muscle. Proper form is key and we tell you how.
Slow Controlled Hill Walks A simple introduction of hills at the right time can make an immense difference in muscle development. Yet to soon could be a very bad thing. Inside we explain.
Stair Climbing Almost all of us have them in our house, but incorporating them too soon could be a disaster. Learn when and how to use stairs to your advantage for a successful recovery.
Swimming One of my favorite exercises, but you have to be careful getting in and out.
VI. Balance and Proprioceptive Exercises
Weight Shifting A simple exercise that you should be doing from day one.
Figure Eights
Outdoor Obstacles
VII. Additional Rehabilitation Modalities
VIII. Home Therapy Program Worksheet
IX. Doctor’s Instructions Table
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Dear Pet Owner,
If you are stressed and upset about your dog’s injury and worried about how you are going to help them get back to normal..then you have come to the right place. At TopDog we BELIEVE that when it comes to your dog’s health, safety, and well-being YOU need to take matters into your own hand and become better educated. We BELIEVE in YOU and YOUR DOG’S ability to heal. We do this by providing easy to understand, step-by-step information that you can trust and works. Download Your Book
My name is Dr. James St.Clair, and I am the Founder and Director of Veterinary Medicine here at TopDog Health. In 2004, we opened our first veterinary rehabilitation facility focused on helping dogs recovery after surgery. I quickly realized that there were two MAJOR problems for pet owners.
Problem #1 There was a huge lack of quality/trusted information available to pet owners online
Problem #2 There were major variations in the amount and consistency of information that veterinarians were providing to their to clients after surgery and my team and I NEEDED to help them
Since then TopDog has helped tens-of-thousands of pet owners have access to this vital information and best of all we are going to help both you and your dog today. We BELIEVE in YOU. It is a fact that your dog can achieve a FULL recovery, but you need the RIGHT PLAN and the RIGHT INFORMATION.
Pet owners unanimously say that TopDog over-delivers in everything we do, from the wealth of free information we provide to the incredible quality of our products, to our honest and caring customer service and support.
The proof is in the results.
Don’t wait another minute. Please allow us to help your dog. Simply download your free home rehab Book and start educating yourself on how you can help your dog recovery today.
All the best,
Dr. J
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We are dedicated to providing pet owners with all the information you need to help your dog get back to active. From the start of your dog’s recovery, understanding the surgery and how to prepare your home Our constantly evolving rehab center is home to all the trusted resource you will need to help your dog recovery successfully
Our suite of joint health supplements is carefully formulated to work together to nourish and strengthen your dog’s joints. Backed by science, our supplements are meticulously formulated by veterinary professionals to ensure amazing results.
Between our free rehabilitation guides, explanatory videos, and curated blog, we’re focused on answering the questions you have and those you haven’t even thought of yet.
Whether through our Facebook support community, weekly rehabilitation emails, or dedicated customer support team, We are here for you and your dog on your journey back to active. Nothing matters more to us than your dog’s health and happiness. We want to see wiggly butts and afternoon zoomies.
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Just wanted to thank you so much for all the information and rehab booklet. My Beagle had his surgery in July. You gave me so much more information than my…
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Dr. J, I have a not so normal Yorkie. He weighs 24 pounds. Back in October he had both hind knee caps repaired. My Vet referred me to your website…
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Hi Dr James, Thank for the Home Rehabilitation Guide it is an excellent guide, much more informative than any information/guidance I had from my Vet. My vet was delighted with…
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Dear Dr. St. Clair, I just wanted to thank you for your TPLO pamphlet. SUPER helpful, and I wish I had it 6 weeks ago when my dog first had…
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Dear Dr. St.Clair, I just wanted to thank you for your excellent customer service. We first ordered a SupportRx: Total Body Harness (XL) from you in preparation for our English bulldog…
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Hi Dr. James, Our golden is five months out from surgery and I am very grateful to have had the benefit of your wisdom and guidance. Connor started a weekly…
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Yes, we are very happy with our purchase from TopDog Health! We purchased the harness and the GlycanAid. We started to give it to our min-pin regularly and haven’t had…
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I am totally satisfied with the GlycanAid HA and how Blue, who is my seven year old English Lab, is doing on it. We are six weeks out from herACL…
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Back in June I contacted you about our 9 month Golden Retriever, Aspen, who was diagnosed with bilateral elbow dysplasia. Not a day would go by that she didn’t limp,…
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This is Morgan a Border Collie I rescued about 4 years ago and who is now 8 years old. He did dock diving competitions and did very well…working toward his…
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Dear Dr. J, On July 19, 2013, Kona had TPLO surgery on her right knee. It was such a difficult decision whether to have this surgery or not. This would…
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Hey Doctor J, I just wanted to let you know that Smokey is in his 4th month since his CCL surgery and he is doing very well. I’m trying to…
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Our Cooper is a Labradoodle. He will be 4 in February and weighs just about 82 lbs. He is great now running, hopping, dashing, darting, and his favorite swimming. Just…
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I would just like to take a moment to thank you for your unmatched help in the recovery of my Boxer, Pago. He tore his ACL and Meniscus last January…
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Hello! I am a veterinary assistant in a veterinary hospital, but my purchase was actually for my sister. Her 4 year old lab mix had a TPLO procedure done and…
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Thanks for the Email Dr. J… so far im extremely happy with the Glycanaid HA. Bugsy has been taking the loading dose for 2 weeks now, not only does he…
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Hi Dr. James, I wanted to tell you that your recovery guide was extremely beneficial to me and my husband as we rehabbed Bayle after her first surgery (tightrope) and…
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I am really happy with the GlycanAid HA. I used it after right after my dog recovered from her cruciate ligament surgery thanks to a promotional coupon you sent me.…
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Dear Dr. J, I just wanted to say that you are so admired for your dedication and caring. Your informative messages are always appreciated and they are a great learning…
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Ollie’s doing great! We took it very easy and followed your rehab guide and also we give him the GlycanAid HA, three wafers a day (he’s 75 pounds) and I…
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I downloaded your CCL rehabilitation information a while ago. Our dog did have surgery 5 weeks ago. I took the information to share with the vet doing surgery. He looked…
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When I found out my dog needed ACL surgery I went searching the Internet and found the TopDog website. There was a wealth of material that provided me with the…
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Dr. James St. Clair at TopDog Animal Health & Rehabilitation, I would just like to first off give you a HUGE Thank You from myself (michelle vickers) and my dog…
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We found the TopDog Rehab guide for TPLO surgery on the same day that our 5 year old Golden Retriever, Angus, had his first TPLO surgery. Thank goodness we did.…
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My 3 year old German Shepherd Dog “Baron” was scheduled to have TPLO Surgery on his back left leg on February 22, 2010. Not knowing anything about Post Surgery, I…
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Our 2 year old American Bulldog, Meathead, had his TPLO on March 14, 2011. Even though we are only two weeks into his recovery I wanted to write and say…
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Dear Dr. J: I would like to thank you for creating such a wonderful place for dog owners to visit during such a very stressful time before and after surgery.…
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Levi had his 6 week x-rays (Post TPLO) & everything looks great! THIS IS THE BEST FEELING EVER! It has been worth every second of all this hard work. It…
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Thanks for the information. Here is what happened to Cody and his TPLO surgery, his surgery was a complete success. And, his recovery was a complete success too thanks to…
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Dear Dr. J, First and foremost, I want to thank you for all of the wonderful information and products you have made available for dog owners. I went to your…
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I cannot tell you how helpful your TPLO rehab therapy has been. So clear along with the email follow up and videos. A far cry from the one pager I…
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“When Toni’s Surgeon, Dr. Leadbeater provided me your TPLO rehab guide book and advised us of your site it gave me so much more than paper. A world of knowledge,…
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After our 4 year old Lab had TPLO surgery, we picked him up at the surgeon’s office and all we were told was, to keep him in a small confined…
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Hi Dr. J. and Staff, I just wanted to send a quick note to say “thank you” all for your support and information for my dog Quincys recovery. I found…
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Hi Dr J, I want to thank you so much for the work that you do. My service dog “Gracie” had TPLO surgery on September 25th. I was so worried…
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So far Molly is doing fine. it’s been a year and 5 months since her TPLO and because I followed your rehab therapy exercises to the letter, she is now…
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Thanks to her surgeon and YOU DD is doing great. She had her TPLO surgery on Feb 9 which went very well; her staples were removed on Feb 23, again…
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Your information was very helpful for me and my 3 year pitbull, Haley. She actually had TPLO on her back right leg on Feb 09, 2012. She has had follow-up…
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Dr. J, Ryder has recovered uneventfully from his TPLO surgery in February, and we attribute much of the smooth recovery to your excellent videos and advice on recovery techniques. Mary…
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I found this printed material to be EXTREMELY helpful and was so grateful to have them as a resource. My dog had TTA surgery in January and I followed the…
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Thanks – your information has been very helpful and at end of week 1 we are doing very well — too well and that’s the problem — very active dog…
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Our GS had TTA on his stifle on the winter solstice. He is almost a month out. He was a rescue from a kill shelter and even though looks to…
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Another satisfied patient Dr. J — Dreamer is 14 weeks post FHO surgery and doing absolutely fantastic! Her muscle is strong, her gait is consistent. I just can’t believe she…
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My Newfoundland was diagnosed with SEVERE hip dysplasia and our vet determined that the best approach would be FHO surgery. When we were able to bring her home, the vet…
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Misty is 8 weeks post FHO and is doing remarkable thanks to this rehabilitation plan, website and Facebook page. The weekly emails keep us on track and moving forward. She…
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Hi Dr. Stclair, My name is Jody and almost 2 years ago, my dog Nutmeg (Nutty) had to have an FHO done. I work as a receptionist in a vet…
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My 2 year old Border Collie (Aiyana) had to have FHO surgery (birth defect). I was totally in the dark with what to expect and what I needed to do.…
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Hello, I would like to say just how much the TopDog rehab guides helped me and my dog through the CCL recovery process. They were truly beyond my expectations. While…
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Bailey, a five year old black lab recovering from ACL surgery, has found it a wonderful help for her owner – she particularly liked the moist heat therapy and massage…
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Hi Dr. J, My Bichon Frise, Zoey, hurt her leg while running through snow in our backyard March 4 2011. Assuming it was just a slight sprain I brought her…
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Dear Dr. James, I just wanted to drop you a quick note to tell you how pleased we are with Sadie’s progress after her ACL surgery. Although we haven’t been…
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I downloaded your CCL rehabilitation information a while ago. Our dog did have surgery 5 weeks ago. I took the information to share with the vet doing surgery. He looked…
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When my 7 year old year old Yorkie had ACL surgery I was devastated. I spent hours searching through the web for information on the recovery process but could not…
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This ACL post op guide was awesome. The instructions from my Vet were so minimal and conflicted with what the surgeon said to do the first time Harley ruptured his…
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Hi, Just wanted to let you know I am so glad Top Dog was recommended to me . The book on MPL has helped me alot . Ava is doing…
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Thank you very much – I love your website and the “personal” feel I get from the follow-up emails and advice. My dog required TWO surgeries as a result of…
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Dr. St Clair, I wanted to thank you for the product GlycanAid HA Factor. Roughly a year ago my 6 year Beagle, Tahoe, suddenly showed obvious problems with her back…
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Our dog Cali had FHO surgery last year…your information was a Godsend in helping us understand the steps to assist in making her recovery much easier! She has less severe…
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Thank you so much for your weekly guides for TPLO surgery. My 10 year old Boxer had his TPLO surgery 2 1/2 weeks ago and your newsletter emails are such a…
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Dear Dr. James, I just want to say “thank you” so much for making available to us such a fine product! My 11 year-old yorkie, Bobby, has gone from sleeping…
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I have been using Glycan Aid HA now for almost 2 years. That is when my Yorkie broke her left rear leg, tore all the tendons and ligaments and her…
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My 6yr old Golden retriever Dakota had a traditional CCL repair and had part of her meniscus removed almost 7 months ago After surgery she was still very stiff when…
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I purchased the GlycanAid-HA, I love, love, LOVE the GlycanAid-HA!!!! Angus has been on supplements for years, but he is so much better after taking this. Angus is only 3…
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Rainier seems to have improved! It has only been 2 or 3 weeks. He moves better and isn’t so stiff when he first gets up. The snapping noises aren’t so…
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I just want to write a quick note to let you know that GlycanAid-HA has helped both of our dogs greatly. Having two large breed dogs with knees and hips…
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I love GlycanAid-HA. My dog had TTA surgery on July 31st, 2009 and after doing extensive research on which supplement would benefit him the most, I discovered that of course,…
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My German Shepherd has been on GlycanAid-HA and Flexerna for over a month and is doing really well. He’s moving about far better than before – although in fairness he’s…
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I just ordered the Glycanaid HA and Flexerna for my son’s dog (Boone, an 8 year old Choc. Lab) after seeing such great improvement with my own dog – Judge.…
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