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Chondrodysplasia, Chondrodystrophy, and Genetic Testing
11 Nov 2023
By Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt (Animal Physio.), CAFCI, CCRT, Cert.Sm.Anim.Acup./NeedlingMany people are unaware of the fact that there is a genetic test for chondrodysplasia / chondrodystrophy (i.e. wiener dogs / sausage dogs / short-legged-long-backed dogs). Sure, you can look at any Dachshund and presume it has the genes for chondrodystrophy, but did you know that it also shows up in other dogs that you wouldn’t expect (i.e. Standard Poodle, Labrador Retriever, Nova Scotia ... More
Does owner emotion and behaviour affect the health, wellbeing, or remission of an animal diagnosed with cancer?
29 Mar 2023
There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that the emotional and behavioral states of animal owners can have a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of their pets, including those with cancer. Several studies have investigated the relationship between owner attitudes and behaviors and the health outcomes of animals with cancer, and the results suggest that owner factors can have a significant impact on the course of the disease.
One study conducted by researchers... More
Who Ya Gonna Call? AGE BUSTERS!!!
08 Feb 2023
By Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt (Animal Physio), CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling
When searching for inspiration for today’s blog, I found an interesting physiotherapy blog, http://physiowinnipeg.com/4-ways-physiotherapy-helps-you-age-gracefully/. Physiotherapy helps you to age gracefully! Now there’s a good spin!
So here were the main points:
Aging gracefully is more than your looks. It’s about overall health and the... More
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