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After ACL surgery care for dogs.

What To Expect After Dog ACL Surgery

By on March 25, 2019 in Dog Knee Surgery, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, Post Op, Recovery, Recovery, Symptoms

Everything You Need To Know About Post Operative Care Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery is a complex procedure on your dog’s hind knee joint that demands specific protocol during the post-operative phase to ensure a successful recovery. If you are considering ACL surgery for your dog or have already booked the operation then you will […]

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How To Confine Your Dog After TPLO Surgery:

By on March 15, 2019 in Dog Knee Surgery, Post Op, Recovery, Recovery, Symptoms, TPLO

Everything You Need To Know To Enhance This Important Post-Operative Healing Period Create a post-operative healing space for your dog by following a few simple guidelines that will enhance the experience for both of you. A tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy (TPLO) surgery requires restricted activity for a period of four to six weeks following the operation in […]

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Brewster – Ruptured CCL

By on July 27, 2018 in CCL Injury, Conservative Management, Recovery, Symptoms

Hello! I stumbled onto this page after frantically searching the Internet for answers to the horrible diagnosis I received on Tuesday July 24th 2018 for my dog, Brewster! Brewster is a 1 year old, happy, playful American Staffordshire Terrier. He was born on Mother’s day 2017. I adopted him from a local pitbull rescue here […]

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CCL Injury, TPLO Surgey

Murphy – TPLO Surgery Complication

By on June 27, 2018 in CCL Injury, Complications, Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences, Recovery

My boxer Murphy, is a 6 year old very active and healthy boy. He had a partial tear in his CCL and excessive inflammation in his knee joint (unfortunately common in boxers). Today was his TPLO surgery and when the vet called she said there was a ‘slight complication’ during the procedure. She went on […]

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Walk to Jog - Video

Walk to Jog – Video

By on October 25, 2011 in Physical Therapy, Recovery, Video

There are two separate aspects to jogging. First you will want to show your dog to Walk to Jog, then Jog to Run. Make sure your dog is using the injured leg 100% at a slow walk before even considering jogging. Dr. James St. Clair of TopDog Health and Rehabilitation gives us tips on how […]

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Stair Exercises - Video

Stair Exercises – Video

By on October 25, 2011 in Physical Therapy, Recovery, Video

Dr. James St. Clair of TopDog Health and Rehabilitation demonstrates stair exercises for dogs with cruciate ligament injuries. Like many of the other exercises, stairs should only be incorporated when your dog is ready, i.e. using the leg fully while walking without any discomfort. Controlling your speed during this exercise is key – The slower […]

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Moist Heat Therapy - Video

Moist Heat Therapy – Video

By on October 25, 2011 in Post Op, Recovery, Video

Dr. James St. Clair of TopDog Health and Rehabilitation discusses the benefits of using moist heat to help your dog heal from a cruciate ligament injury. The use of moist heat can help increase healing and decrease pain.

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Slow, Controlled Leash Walking - Video

Slow, Controlled Leash Walking – Video

By on October 25, 2011 in Physical Therapy, Recovery, Video

Dr. James St. Clair of TopDog Health and Rehabilitation discusses the importance of mastering controlled leash walking with your dog during their recovery from a cruciate ligament (CCL or ACL) injury. Making sure your dog maintains a reasonable amount of exercise during the recovery process helps your dog to learn to use the injured leg […]

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How to Measure Your Dog's Muscle - Video

How to Measure Your Dog’s Muscle – Video

By on October 25, 2011 in Recovery, Video

Dr. James St. Clair of TopDog Health and Rehabilitation shows a simple, informative technique of measuring hind leg muscle to help track your dog’s progress during recovery from CCL surgery or throughout Conservative Management.

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Sit to Stand Exercise - Video

Sit to Stand Exercise – Video

By on October 25, 2011 in Physical Therapy, Recovery, Video

TopDog Health and Rehabilitation’sDr. James St. Clair show us how to master the “Sit to Stand Exercise” – which are basically squats for dogs. Dr. James suggests viewing your role in your dog’s recovery as that of a personal trainer, focusing on the form. When performed properly, this exercise can be a powerful asset to […]

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