By Dr. Elizabeth JobeTherapeutic ultrasound achieves deep heating of tissues, such as joints and muscles, through the creation of vibrations by a tiny crystal in the transducer head that touches the skin. These vibrations form undetectable sound waves or...
A 2014 study found that an estimated 52.7% of US dogs are overweight or obese, and an estimated 57.9% of US cats are overweight or obese. These pets are at risk for joint pain and arthritis as well as other medical conditions such as diabetes.For pets...
By Dr. Elizabeth Jobe, DVM, CCRP, cVMA Our patients here at PAWS Veterinary Center enjoy having three doctors on staff offering acupuncture as a treatment modality for various conditions and not just for our rehabilitation patients! This complementary modality is a safe, non-invasive, and successful way to treat pain as well as many other illnesses [...]
By Dr. Elizabeth Jobe, DVM, CCRP, cVMA Pain management is one of the most important aspects of veterinary medicine to improve our patient’s quality of life. Whether dealing with acute pain related to trauma or surgery versus more chronic pain associated with arthritis, animals experience pain and need appropriate intervention. We provide an integrative approach [...]
By Dr. Elizabeth Jobe, DVM, CCRP, cVMA When your pet is limping that indicates pain, weakness, and/or a structural problem affecting the leg’s range of motion. Limping is a common sign of bone and joint disease, but it also occurs with muscle and nerve injuries making it a nonspecific sign for orthopedic and neurologic conditions. [...]
By Dr. Elizabeth Jobe, DVM, CCRP, cVMA Therapeutic exercise is a physical therapy intervention encompassing a broad range of activities designed to restore or improve musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and/or neurologic function. Some form of therapeutic exercise is indicated in every physical therapy case. The rehabilitation professional must use specialized knowledge to determine exercises that are appropriate [...]
Ozone and other oxygen therapies have been used for over 100 years around the world for human and animal healing. These therapies continue to gain acceptance as the medical community learns about the health benefits of increased oxygen in the body. Ozone contains 3 oxygen atoms, rather than the 2 that we normally breathe. When [...]
By Dr. Carine Klimentidis Mufasa visited us recently because his owner noticed he was going in and out of the litter box and wasn’t acting like himself. After an examination by Dr. Klimentidis, which included an ultrasound check of the bladder and urine sample collection, she recommended running a urine sample. Because of Dr. K’s [...]
WHAT’S THE SECRET TO STRESS-FREE FELINE VETERINARY VISITS? WE RECOMMEND FELIWAY. We understand that veterinary visits can be stressful for both you and your feline friend. Using FELIWAY is one great way to reduce the stress related to veterinary visits. PAWS offers FELIWAY pheromone products for over-the-counter purchases. We recommend FELIWAY products to help in [...]
By Dr. Elizabeth Jobe, DVM, CCRT, CVMA The Class IV Therapeutic laser at PAWS Veterinary Center is a very versatile tool and is not only utilized in the rehabilitation department but also by the general practitioners for a variety of cases. The Cutting Edge laser has a long list of treatment indications, and we can [...]
