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by KKelly
Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:29 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: UWT vs Swimming
Replies: 2
Views: 1727

Re: UWT vs Swimming

Thanks Laurie - I wish there was more added by others. We have purchased an UWT and had planned on purchasing a pool that was for sale. Mostly to take it off the market as we would like to be the only hydro service in our town. However the installer and manufacturer of our UWT is arguing that we sho...
by KKelly
Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: Orthopaedics
Topic: Braces for OA
Replies: 1
Views: 2416

Braces for OA

I would like to get your opinion on the value of these braces for a dog with severe OA of the elbow (also has mild OA contralateral elbow and both stifles). The client came across these herself, our veterinarian feels it would not be beneficial but is open to learning more. https://orthopets.com/bra...
by KKelly
Mon Apr 10, 2017 7:49 am
Forum: Orthopaedics
Topic: Acute neck pain - in my own dog!
Replies: 5
Views: 5523

Re: Acute neck pain - in my own dog!

Thanks heaps Laurie, would you rest her from normal activity and for how long?
by KKelly
Sat Apr 08, 2017 8:38 am
Forum: Orthopaedics
Topic: Acute neck pain - in my own dog!
Replies: 5
Views: 5523

Re: Acute neck pain - in my own dog!

One more! - arrows placed by specialist :)
by KKelly
Sat Apr 08, 2017 8:37 am
Forum: Orthopaedics
Topic: Acute neck pain - in my own dog!
Replies: 5
Views: 5523

Re: Acute neck pain - in my own dog!

More rads
by KKelly
Sat Apr 08, 2017 8:34 am
Forum: Orthopaedics
Topic: Acute neck pain - in my own dog!
Replies: 5
Views: 5523

Acute neck pain - in my own dog!

Hi Laurie and members, time to get your valued input for my own doggy! Evie is a 7yo English pointer who was already receiving long term nsaids for suspected cauda equina I came home one afternoon last week to find her outside shaking and crying, i went out with food realising I had not fed them, sh...
by KKelly
Wed Feb 01, 2017 12:59 am
Forum: Orthopaedics
Topic: Externally rotated front legs
Replies: 9
Views: 10480

Re: Externally rotated front legs

Yes, I have finally managed to convince the owner about radiographs however as she is involved in obedience she is convinced he only requires strengthening. Also the father sits the same and competes heavily in agility with no problems. Have you seen this with hips being clear? I have seen a lot of ...
by KKelly
Thu Jan 26, 2017 7:57 am
Forum: Orthopaedics
Topic: Externally rotated front legs
Replies: 9
Views: 10480

Re: Externally rotated front legs

This a great thread - I also see comments about easty west feet a lot of the time. What about easty westy back feet/Sloppy sits?

thank you :)
by KKelly
Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:34 am
Forum: Orthopaedics
Topic: CCL braces
Replies: 2
Views: 3336

Re: CCL braces

Thanks so much Laurie. We were on the right track - always great to have your expert opinion!
by KKelly
Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:55 am
Forum: Orthopaedics
Topic: CCL braces
Replies: 2
Views: 3336

CCL braces

Hi, We have 2 cases at our veterinary clinic where the clients are interested in braces but 2 vets have differing opinions on it being a good idea or not. I told them I would get your wise advice to help them decide :D 1st case - owner had opted for MMP procedure at out clinic (we are not specialist...