by PAWS Veterinary Center | Feb 12, 2019 | Blog, Canine, Companion Animal Rehabilitation at PAWS, Dr. Elizabeth Jobe
By Elizabeth Jobe, DVM, CCRP, cVMATherapeutic 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...
by PAWS Veterinary Center | Feb 1, 2019 | Blog, Canine, Dentistry, Feline
Poor dental hygiene can put both your pet’s health and your pocket book at risk. “Dog breath” – or a cat with a foul-smelling mouth – can be a sign of untreated dental conditions. If left untreated, you may put your pet at risk for greater problems such as...
by PAWS Veterinary Center | Jan 2, 2019 | Blog, Canine, Integrative Medicine
HOW IT WORKS:There are two main components of Omega 3’s – the fatty acids EPA and DHA. DHA is associated with proper nervous system development, and EPA is an anti-inflammatory. Less inflammation leads to less pain, redness, and swelling in the skin,...
by PAWS Veterinary Center | Dec 26, 2018 | Blog, Canine, Companion Animal Rehabilitation at PAWS, Dr. Elizabeth Jobe, Feline, Integrative Medicine
Massage is the systematic, therapeutic, and functional stroking and kneading of the soft tissues of the body. There are numerous techniques ranging from lighter, softer strokes to deeper tissue massage. The technique chosen depends on the size of the area, the desired...
by PAWS Veterinary Center | Dec 26, 2018 | Blog, Canine, Companion Animal Rehabilitation at PAWS, Dr. Elizabeth Jobe, Feline, Integrative Medicine
By Dr. Elizabeth JobeThe use of heating and cooling of tissues has various purposes in physical therapy. There are different methods of cooling and heating, and the method can affect the amount of time needed to achieve the change in temperature in the tissue and the...
by PAWS Veterinary Center | Dec 26, 2018 | Blog, Canine, Companion Animal Rehabilitation at PAWS, Dr. Elizabeth Jobe, Feline, Integrative Medicine
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 pressure...
