These Paws Were Made for Walking: Physical Activity for Senior Dogs As we get older and start to slow down a bit, we may be less inclined to get our bodies moving, especially if we weren’t very physically active to begin with. Our joints start to ache, we feel tired, and then
My “Furr-st” Love My first love was not the “girl next door”, or someone I randomly met at summer camp. We met each other when I was only 3 years old,and were absolutely inseparable for 16 years. No matter if I was happy or sad, neither crying or smiling… my first love
After Surgery: Why Walk When You Can Rehab? The first several weeks after a surgery are crucial to making the most optimal recovery, for both humans and canines. If you’ve ever had surgery yourself which required rehab, you may know just how important it is to stay on top of the exercises
Crate Rest vs. Active Rest: Which Is Better? It might seem reasonable to assume that resting after surgery is the best thing to do. If you have ever undergone any kind of significant surgery yourself, you know just how daunting getting up and moving may be. And while there is certainly some
Why You Need to Work with a Certified Canine Rehab Professional Every responsible pet owner knows that getting professional expertise is a must in order to provide the best quality of life for their four-legged friend. But because canine rehabilitation is still considered an up-and-coming field, it can be difficult for even
Canine Rehab Without an Underwater Treadmill When I decided to open my mobile canine rehabilitation practice, I was often asked this question: how can you do rehab without an underwater treadmill? At first, to be perfectly honest, I was surprised by how people didn’t understand that rehab is so much more than
There are three types of dietary fats: saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, and polyunsaturated fats (PUFA). Omega fatty acids are found in PUFA, and they manufacture important hormones that are not naturally found in the body. Modern diets, both for humans and pets, are rich in Omega 6 (grains, refined oil, etc) but tend to lack
The weather in Chicago has been “ruff” with temperatures well below freezing, making unsafe for your pet to be outdoors for too long. Unfortunately, dogs can also suffer from “cabin fever” and still need to be active during these cold days, both physically and mentally. With that in mind, we
It is winter in Chicago and we even had a white Christmas! You want to be sure that you are following some simple steps to make sure that your pup is safe during the winter. The general rule of thumb is that if it is too cold for you, then it is probably too cold
At TheK9PT we truly believe that we are just as strong as our weakest link, and that partnering with other businesses helps us achieve the highest level of patient care possible. Today we highlight Boulevard Veterinary and Dr. Julie Geisler, one of their Associate Veterinarians who integrates integrative medicine, such as veterinary chiropractic, to
