Cold is one of the most used elements for the treatment and prevention of muscle pain and joint or soft tissue inflammations. After surgery or in cases of soft tissue injuries such as tendonitis or muscle injuries, the application of cold reduces pain, prevents the formation of excess inflammation and helps resolve it if it […]
It is one of the most used instruments in physiotherapy. It is a device that emits acoustic waves of much higher frequencies than those audible by humans. The frequency used as a therapeutic tool is 1×106 Hertz, i.e. 1 Mega-Hertz (MHz), so they are not audible by any mammal. Usually in veterinary clinics and hospitals, […]
Owners often ask themselves questions about whether to shelter their pets in winter, this question at the same time comes with many others of this type: Don’t dogs already have enough hair? Is it a bit ridiculous? Does it depend on the breed? Does it depend on the area? Is it normal in small dogs […]
Hip dysplasia Irresponsible breeders, feeding, environment? Currently, with only three months of age it is possible to know the existence of small anomalies in the conformation of the hip/femur joint, which will lead to dysplasia. Origin of hip dysplasia in dogs: In colloquial language (today we avoid veterinary terms) hip dysplasia is a “failure” in […]
The five keys to having a healthy and happy dog at home and enjoy it There are different aspects that are important when we have a dog as a pet at home. Having a healthy pet means not only having it in good health but also other aspects. The care of the health of the […]
TENS is the acronym for (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), which stands for transcutaneous electrical stimulation. It is the most used electric current in analgesia for its safety, its comfort for the patient and its excellent results. For its correct application we must take into account the following parameters: From 3-4Hz (up to 10) and high […]
Physical activity in older dogs To begin with, we must make one aspect clear: “age is not a disease“… dogs of a certain age can and should do physical activity, yes, adapted to their possibilities. The possibilities of each dog and its characteristics range from age, (of course a puppy is not the same […]
How to use canine splints Canine splints are the new contribution to the treatment of lesions in the distal limbs of dogs. Splints are useful both in neurological problems, where they position the dog’s foot or hand well; as in traumatological problems where they support and immobilize. Before using a splint it is important that […]
Elbow dysplasia in dogs Elbow dysplasia is a very common degenerative disease in young dogs. The elbow of dogs is one of the most congruent and stable joints of the body, allowing, due to its complexity, two axes of or degrees of supination-pronation movement of the forearm and flexion-extension. Its complexity is given by its […]
Cold weather and osteoarthritis in the dog Osteoarthritis is a very common degenerative disease of the joints in dogs. Osteoarthritis causes pain, decreased joint range of motion, and joint inflammation. The cold weather and especially the humidity, can increase the symptoms of this pathology, in autumn and winter is when dogs with osteoarthritis suffer the […]