Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs
The Elbow: The elbow joint in a dog is not too dissimilar to our elbow joint. The elbow is found in the middle of the front limb. Its main function is bending and straightening between the upper arm bone (humerus) …
Dog Treatments
Iliopsoas Strain in Dogs
Whether it’s humans or dogs, the iliopsoas muscles come up a lot in treatment of low back, pelvic, and hip pain. This can range from muscle tightness to muscle injury, with associated levels of lameness.
Is Old Age an Excuse for Pain and Stiffness in Your Dog?
When I see older clients in my human clinic I am often surprised by how much their severely osteoarthritic knees or hips or back can respond to manual therapy.
My dog doesn’t like being touched?
“My dog doesn’t like being touched”. I’ve heard this time again and its definitely the biggest challenge when treating dogs! But it’s also one of the reasons I absolutely love treating dogs. A human can tell me where it sore, …