Without evaluating your dog it is difficult to tell for certain. We have worked with a number of dogs that had severely impaired rear limbs and have helped them achieve greatly improved function. One poodle owner was told the dog would never walk again but with pool therapy and an owner willing to do a lot of work, the dog is walking and playing again. Sunny came to us with very advanced degenerative myelopathy.

Our therapists are trained to help patients with a variety of neurological disorders including vascular disorders causing stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attack). Other neurological problems such as structural damage or trauma can also be treated by our highly qualified therapists; these include brain, head or spinal cord injury. Diseases such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Muscular dystrophy, and peripheral neuropathies can also be symptomatically treated here .

Yes. Amalgam fillings are linked to neurological problems gastrointestinal problems sleep disturbances concentration problems memory disturbances restlessness bleeding gums and other mouth disorders. Ref: The statistical analysis 17500 system questionnaires (Tubing Norway) on Mercury from amalgam. Press conference in Jan 1997.

Yes, we have made up many quadriplegic carts over the years especially for rehabilitation. This type of cart gives total support to the pet while allowing you to work with the legs. Cats who suffer from cerebellum problems receive benefit from this type of cart as it stabilizes them and prevents them from falling over on their heads or side.

Get your dog to your veterinarian immediately!!! At that point, your veterinarian can assess your dog's condition and provide treatment or give you a referral to a clinic that specializes in treatment of this type of problem or to a veterinary teaching hospital in your area. The sooner the dog receives treatment, the better the outcome.

Delayed sleep phase disorder, with unusually late bedtimes and rise times, can occur with or without depression. Sleeping pills usually don’t help. Light therapy can be used to normalize the late circadian rhythm when it is used at the end of a person’s “subjective night,” which may be in mid-morning or even mid-afternoon.

Rear support legs replace the rear straps on the bimini top. Rear supports add support and stability and allows the bimini to be stored in "radar" position, above the motor and equipment, increasing usable space. Back To Top

This is not an uncommon problem. It probably means that your dog has full or infected anal glands. These glands help dogs to mark their territory through scent. They usually empty themselves every time a dog defecates. They can become clogged, however, and unable to empty, and sometimes infection can develop. When this happens, your dog feels a constant, itchy pressure. It can be very uncomfortable.To get your dog relief, make an appointment with your veterinarian.

In addition to skin rejuvenation, infrared and near-infrared (NIR) light often helps with the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain; arthritis and muscle spasms; relieving stiffness; promoting relaxation of muscle tissue; and temporarily increasing local blood circulation.

Most dog owners would be surprised to learn that the great majority of dogs assumed to be "aggressive" are actually displaying confusion, learned reactiveness, or fearfulness. A formal program of focus-based behavioral modification and incremental obedience skills for these dogs and their owner can be of significant benefit in addressing and resolving these behaviors.

Title progress information is available for free in our Online Store. On the home page, highlight "Shop AKC". This will cause a drop down box to appear. One of the choices on the menu will be "Enter Store". Click on it. Click on "Log In" at the bottom of the screen. Sign in to your account (or create an account if you don't already have one). Once your are signed in you will have several options. Click on "Dog Reports". Click on "Awards Record". Find your dog under dog search.

Answer Chewing on the feet and hind legs is a classic sign of allergies in dogs, much like itchy eyes and a runny nose in humans. Dogs have the same allergy-sensitive cells people have in their eyes and nose, but they are located in dogs' skin and ears. Therefore, dogs with allergies show signs of itchy feet, itchy skin, and ear infections. Finding out what your dog is allergic to can sometimes be challenging. Dogs can be allergic to all kinds of things in their environments or diets.

A pet will sometimes rub his/her rear on the ground because of full anal glands. These are two glands located on either side of the rectum. Usually they express during bowel movements however, if the pet is having problems a visit is recommended so the veterinarian can manually empty them. Also, a fecal sample analysis is recommended to rule out the possibility of internal parasites.

It depends on the condition. We only utilize physical therapy when it is medically necessary. When it is required, it is a very important part of the treatment regimen.

Yes, many dogs attend and reach target weight when hydrotherapy is used in conjunction with a suitable diet.

Pure pumpkin in the can (not pumpkin pie filling) helps both loose stools and constipation. You can also reduce the RMBs and up the veggies a bit, or even add liver to the meal. Back to top of page If you're just starting to BARF your dog, the diarrhea may be brought on because of the normal detox process (cleansing out the toxins and impurities) OR because you may have added one too many things too quickly. Pure pumpkin, in the can (not pumpkin pie filling), will immediately halt the diarrhea.

Colleen specializes in aggression, fear and anxiety. You are assured that you are working with a pro.

Vision problems often can and do interfere with reading and learning. Optometrists do not claim that Vision Therapy is a direct treatment for learning disabilities, such as LD, dyslexia or ADD. Vision therapy is directed toward resolving visual problems which interfere with educational instruction.

Many of you may be familiar with Temporal Mandibular Joint (TMJ) problems but you may not be aware that these problems can cause undue stresses onto the bones of the skull. TMJ and bite alignment problems can sometimes cause the bones of the skull to move, thus affecting the craniosacral system. we discussed earlier, stress or movement on the skull bones can often be the cause of referred pain or reduced flexibility anywhere along the dural pathway.

First, therapy helps friends and family members understand the challenges facing those with chronic health issues. Second, given that it can be hard on them to deal with the demanding nature of a chronic illness and the strains it puts on them, therapy helps your loved ones understand the nature of your illness and how it affects you. It gives them coping skills and helps them develop realistic expectations for themselves.

Yes! Vision therapy can be an important part of the overall treatment of a child's learning problem. Vision and sensorimotor deficits can cause eyestrain, headaches, blurred or double vision, loss of place while reading, and difficulty maintaining attention on close work. Even intelligent, highly motivated children can be severely handicapped by these problems in the academic environment.

Drink plenty of water. Massage therapy helps flush out toxins from your tissues and water is needed to aid in this process and replace what you have lost.

We do not treat physical symptoms or cure diseases. What we can do is defuse the fear and stress involved in your health issues. Remember, stress drains us of vital energy, thereby interfering with the body's immune system, as will as, the ability to maintain mental clarity. So, just defusing the negative emotions surrounding a condition enhances the body's own healing systems and the ability to cope with the condition with more balance and ease.

Focused motion exercises consisting of coordinated muscle strengthening exercises and preventive stretching exercises before activity can keep motion balanced, reducing abnormal joint and muscle stress and strain.

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Because this is a research project, we are unable to answer individual questions about treatment and symptoms. You can post questions to the NDB discussion bulletin board, however. You may also find that our website is a valuable source of information.