Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Cruciate ligament tears are a topic of prime concern with any canine species-at-risk. In some cases, despite efforts to prevent tears, they still occur. Injury mechanism Unlike in a human knee, in dogs, the cruciate ligament tends to tear gradually. As humans are bipedal, upright walkers, the knee’s anterior cruciate ligament is situated horizontally in relation to the ground. This…
“The dog ate my homework” may not work as a viable excuse with teachers, but “this weather is killing me” definitely resounds with physical therapists! Yes, weather affects arthritis and other inflammatory conditions in human beings as well as animals! What aspects of weather play a role? I’m not a meteorologist, but having spent summers on a farm as a…
Owners are always on the lookout for ways to keep their dogs in top shape. Keeping your dog fit and free from pain will ensure a lifetime of good health. Here is a list of my favorite things to help maintain good fitness and joint health, based on years of experience with products and resources while finding out which are…
If you know your enemy, you will win most of the time. If you know yourself, there is no enemy Sun Ysu, 500 B.C Have you tried or heard of Reiki for dogs? If you have ever experienced Reiki, you probably found it relaxing and beneficial I first became aware of Reiki from my human physical therapy patients, who had…
Dr. Michelle Oakley wowed canines, spectators and the media alike during her first trip to the Westminster Dog Show in NYC 2019. After working in the Yukon, Manhattan should have been a breeze, but Dr. Oakley found it equally exciting and stimulating, not to mention the cold temps and snowy mix giving her a taste of home. Meeting Dr. Oakley…