By Dr. Carine Klimentidis Often when I talk to clients about the fact that their cat might be stressed, I get a lot of funny looks or laughs – how could my cat possibly be stressed, he sleeps all day?! Well, cats perceive stress a lot differently than we do. They are both predators and [...]
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 periodontitis or heart disease. Routine cleanings [...]
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 pressure, the rate and rhythm, and the duration of the massage. This tool [...]
By Dr. Elizabeth Jobe The 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 size of the area that can be treated. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
