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PBM Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Companion Animals

Osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders such as ligament injuries, fractures and more, are common in companion animals. Laser therapy, also known as photobiomodulation (PBM)...

Stem Cells Used to Treat Equine Osteoarthritis

In January 2023, two studies conducted by Dr. Judith Koenig and her team at the Ontario Veterinary College looked at how stem cells might...

Feline Rehabilitation

Cats getting massages? Kitties on underwater treadmills? Rehabilitation for feline patients takes off. Rehabilitation for dogs has become commonplace in veterinary medicine and has demonstrable...

Simplify GI Diagnostics for Your Patients

You want to do your best for your animal patients and their “parents”, but gastrointestinal issues can sometimes be challenging to diagnose because the...

Non-surgical Options for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease in Dogs

Adding alternative modalities — such as acupuncture, laser therapy and stem cell therapy — to the treatment plan for a dog with CCLD increases...

Integrative Approach to Canine Hip Dysplasia

From physical therapy to acupuncture, an integrative multimodal approach is an effective way to manage canine hip dysplasia and the osteoarthritis that often arises...

An early, proactive approach to keeping canine joints healthy

One in five dogs across all ages — including young ones — develop osteoarthritis. When identifying at-risk individuals, it is important to consider ways...

Can a questionnaire help horse owners recognize osteoarthritis?

Morris Animal Foundation has awarded a grant to test an equine osteoarthritis questionnaire on horse owners. Osteoarthritis can be a painful condition in horses but,...

Screening for the early detection of osteoarthritis

Screening for osteoarthritis should start in all dogs over five years of age, and routinely in high-risk breeds. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most commonly diagnosed...

Supporting canine joint health during the winter months

With just a few dietary additions, you can offer your canine patients’ the joint support they need this winter. Consider these nutrients when making...