Laurie's Blogs.
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Nov 2013
Nov 2013
Human hip osteoarthritis research that matters
I pulled this literature review from the Four Leg News 2 (1), 2013. I thought it would be good to share with everyone! Cheers! LaurieJigami H, Sato D, Tsubaki A et al. (2012) Effects of weekly and fortnightly therapeutic exercise on physical function and q...
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Nov 2013
Nov 2013
Water Treadmill for a Slow to Heal TPLO
Hey Laurie,Quick question for you: My younger dog, Lucy had the TPLO surgery about 8 weeks ago. Lucy did really well the first week or two after surgery but then developed an infection that we were on top of right away and it cleared but since then she has not put muc...
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Nov 2013
Nov 2013
SIJ issues after TTA
Hi LaurieI have my Monday mornings set as rehab review! Thank you for your website and the work that you do to further rehabilitation continuing education. I am a recent technician CCRP and work part time in a rehabilitation practice and part time in a general practice...
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Oct 2013
Oct 2013
A weird neuro pug!
Hi Laurie- Here is that weird neuro case that I was telling you about- was wondering if you have any ideas of how we could help this boy out with rehab. I am starting acupuncture and laser tx on this kid this week. Dobi is a 7 year old castrated Pug- has been to a...
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Oct 2013
Oct 2013
IVDD Neuro Dog Progressions
Good morning Laurie! I have another IVDD question. I have a 4 y.o SF Bichon that had a hemilaminectomy @ left T11-T12 and bilateral @ T12-T13 9/9/13. She came to me the first time on 9/23/13-walking, trotting actually, wagging her tail, minimally painful, ...
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Oct 2013
Oct 2013
Get your old dogs moving!
This week’s blog is a video that I posted on my clinic website! I share thoughts, ideas, and perhaps a bit of a rant... in regards to "Get your old dog moving!!!" I figured it was good information for everyone (to use or share)!Check it out at: http://youtu...
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Oct 2013
Oct 2013
What I learned this week
So, if you have been following my e-blasts and/or Facebook posts, you will be aware that I have spent the last week in Germany and then Austria. I was shown wonderful hospitality and friendship… and I would not hesitate to return! I even learned new phrases!! &...
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Sep 2013
Sep 2013
Medial Patellar Luxations
Hi Laurie, I know that you hear this all the time, but I’ll tell you again, I appreciate your website and all that you have done for the profession. I have learned a lot from you. I was wondering if there is anything specific that you recommend for pos...
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Sep 2013
Sep 2013
Medial Shoulder Instability Q & A
Hi Laurie! I've got a patient that I could need some advice on. The patient is a German Shorthaired pointer, 5 year old intact male. Diagnosed with MSI at our clinic. Before that he had more than half a years history from a couple of other clinics not being able to figu...
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Sep 2013
Sep 2013
Results of the multivitamin survey
The results are in... here's what you had to say in regards to the use, prescription, or recommendations for multivitamins in dogs:Survey results regarding Multi-vitamins 20 responses Location of respondents:12 USA5 Canada1 each Switzerland, Germany, & Italy 5 ...