Have anyone any experience with radial shock waves for OA in cats?
Thank you
Erica
shock waves in cats
Re: shock waves in cats
GREAT question!
I'd like to know as well! I've only used it in dogs.
And from that front, I say the first treatment is a bit scary the second one they jump just when you put it on, and the third, I think they get an endorphin release from just hearing you turn the machine on.
With a cat, I think they may have more difficulty accommodating to the noise or being 'objective' about the sensation.
I'd go rather slow in introducing it. Use it on yourself for about 20 - 30 seconds to accommodate for noise, then either lay it sideways on them so they can feel the vibration, or do it on your arm while your arm is on the cat, so they feel a wee bit of vibration, then lay it sideways on them, then turn the applicator so that it is properly lined up, but on a fleshy part (i.e. hamstrings or triceps). THEN, keep it in contact with the cat and slide it to the part you want to treat.
MY thoughts, but if others have used it on a cat, it would be great to hear from you!!!
Laurie
I'd like to know as well! I've only used it in dogs.
And from that front, I say the first treatment is a bit scary the second one they jump just when you put it on, and the third, I think they get an endorphin release from just hearing you turn the machine on.
With a cat, I think they may have more difficulty accommodating to the noise or being 'objective' about the sensation.
I'd go rather slow in introducing it. Use it on yourself for about 20 - 30 seconds to accommodate for noise, then either lay it sideways on them so they can feel the vibration, or do it on your arm while your arm is on the cat, so they feel a wee bit of vibration, then lay it sideways on them, then turn the applicator so that it is properly lined up, but on a fleshy part (i.e. hamstrings or triceps). THEN, keep it in contact with the cat and slide it to the part you want to treat.
MY thoughts, but if others have used it on a cat, it would be great to hear from you!!!
Laurie
LAURIE EDGE-HUGHES
Re: shock waves in cats
Thank you Laurie for your advices!
About settings...are they going to be the same as dogs?
I will keep you posted about my experience if I will survive to this cat
Erica
About settings...are they going to be the same as dogs?
I will keep you posted about my experience if I will survive to this cat
Erica
Re: shock waves in cats
From what I understand, the goal is to get the highest 'BAR' that can be tolerated. I'm thinking it may take LONGER to get a cat to tolerate a higher pressure / BAR. They might also tolerate a lower frequency of shocks than a higher one. (This is all just me guessing.)
I didn't come across any research studies with cats and shockwave.
Protect your eyes and vital organs and give it a try!
Laurie
I didn't come across any research studies with cats and shockwave.
Protect your eyes and vital organs and give it a try!
Laurie
LAURIE EDGE-HUGHES