Laurie's Blogs.

Hi Laurie,I am new to rehab-just a few months, so don't have a lot of experience under my belt.  I've been a practicing small animal vet for 16 years, started acupuncture 4 years ago, and acquired my CCRT at the end of last year. I am rehabbing a dog for our shelter. &n...

Hi Laurie,I am getting a new referral for a shepherd with fibrotic myopathy.Any new developments that you know of for treatment for these guys?Haven't seen him yet, but I assume that US, deep tissue work and stretching are the biggies for treatment?Any prognostics you can provide...

Hi Laurie,I wanted to write a question on your website, but I wasn't sure if there was a forum or should just email you.I was reviewing your info on Glucosamine/Chondroitin.  I have recently been told by a Nutriceutical Rep that the FDA told them they had to put a warning on...

Hi LaurieLoving your info, can quote me on that!I use acupuncture heaps but seems like laser would be useful as well. Also, would it be useful to tell us what the advantages/disadvantages of both would be? obvious needle phobias, supersensitive would be better with laser, but I h...

Today's blog is a literature review I conducted and put into a past 4-Leg Newsletter.  I thought it was interesting enough to share with everyone.  We think we've seen some of these at my clinic, The Canine Fitness Centre... as sometimes, nothing else seemed to fit the ...

Hi Laurie!  Sorry to bother you do quickly again! My hospital manager has a very high level flyball dog - 4 yr old whippet. Acutely lame 3 weeks ago at competition . First evaluation by her revealed nothing, then later in day he yelped  when she pulled his LF out to the...

Today's blog was inspired by a couple of different scenarios:I had an e-mail asking me about head shaking and neck pain (in two dogs that were clear of having ear infections).  So I went back through my 'rolodex' of past patients in my mind and thought - YES… I have s...

Laurie,I have a frustrating case that is avoiding all the tricks.  We have a 3 year old Boarder Collie that was originally referred for left iliopsoas, had one visit then 10 days later came in  non weight bearing and painful and effusive in stifle. No pain on iliopsoas ...

Question:Hi Laurie,Could you give me your insight please; an older dog with a new FHO; they think it was a chronic problem, but it is a rescue so not sure. Could you please tell me what areas would be best to laser after this FHO?Many thanks!Answer:I'd be happy to add my thoughts...

I just spent the last 30 minutes dry-needling my hip, thigh and shin… and man oh man, I am in agony now!  It all felt good at the time - and it took away the pain I was having in each area, but now I have a whole new kind of pain and I can barely walk!!!  Great i...