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Axel Does Cookies To The Sky: Optimum Exercise Outcomes
Today, we're starting a new series on how to get Optimum Exercise Outcomes with your canine pets & patients.
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Today, we're starting a new series on how to get Optimum Exercise Outcomes with your canine pets & patients.
Ever tried Cookies to the Sky? Let's look at how it is commonly done wrong, and how, instead, you can do it optimally to allow quick strengthening of the muscles we want to target.
We commonly teach patients and pet parents how to do this exercise, but once home, it’s common for pets to cheat—and pet parents often do not see the intricate details that make the exercise optimal.
We show you the “Why” of the exercise, the “How” of the exercise, and the “Cheat” of a very smart dog. And of course, we’ll cover the “How to Outsmart the Very Smart Dog to have Optimum Results."
You can even stop half-way through and see what changes you would make to have Axel perform these exercises “Optimally.”
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Tips for Laser GoggLE Application—LEARN & GO WITH LAURIE
Here’s how to position laser goggles on a dog—safely & comfortably!
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Here are some tips for putting laser goggles on a dog safely & comfortably.
First, grab the strap that goes on the back of their head (the one with writing on it) and hold it near the glasses with the cutout for the nose facing down. Separate these two pieces from the chin strap.
Next, place the entire apparatus over the dog’s nose, keeping the chin strap beneath the dog’s chin.
Still holding the goggles up above the dog’s head, place the head strap behind the dog’s ears on the back of its head.
Now you’re ready to pull the goggles straight out in front of the dog’s eyes. Before placing the goggles on their face, be sure to gently brush any hair away from their eyes.
Finally, release the goggles straight over the pet's eyes.
If you notice the dog pawing at its face or rubbing the goggles, check again to ensure no hair is in their eyes.
A Note on OSHA Safety Guidelines: OSHA requires all people in proximity to the active Class 4 laser to wear safety glasses specific to the wavelengths of the laser. They recommend people wear these glasses when in proximity of a Class 3 laser.
If people 16' away from the laser have to wear protective glasses, shouldn't the pets whose eyes are within 1-2' have to wear them, and shouldn't they be comfortable while the goggles are on?
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LEARN & GO WITH LAURIE - VETTEL CASE OVERVIEW
Let's review a crazy case—a 4-year-old Rottweiler that became ataxic, and was vomiting, wobbling, and drooling.
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Let's review a crazy case—a 4-year-old Rottweiler named Vettel that suddenly became lame, ataxic/wobbling, was vomiting and drooling. Was it a brain tumor, elbow issue, or something else?
Vettel had previously been diagnosed with Grade 1 elbow dysplasia, but was thriving in spite of it!
In November 2020, he suddenly became lame, ataxic/wobbling, was vomiting and drooling.
Vets discovered he had a stomach full of dirt, but treatment did not resolve the issue.
Vettel worsened and began flinching when his head and neck were touched, even lightly. He almost fell over when another dog just touched his nose.
A neurologist suspected a brain tumor and wanted to perform an MRI, but the owner declined.
Over 4 weeks of pain management therapy, Vettel slowly improved.
At this point Mom drove the 2 hours to bring Vettel to me to work with.
What did I discover during my exam and gait analysis? I’ll show you, plus recap what we’ve done to treat Vettel.
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LEARN & GO WITH LAURIE - OCD of the shoulder
In this Learn & Go we look at OCD of the shoulder - including how it is diagnosed and possible treatment options!
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Today we take a look at Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) of the shoulder in dogs.
Shoulder OCD is most common in large breed dogs and often discovered around 6-9 months of age.
The patient has pain with flexion and hyperflexion of the shoulder.
Let’s look inside the joint.
What is the best method of diagnosing shoulder OCD?
Once we have a diagnosis, what modalities can we add besides surgical intervention?
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