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Human Physiotherapist - Diploma in Canine Rehab; Certification in Dry Needling/Acupuncture Rehabilitation

05/05/2024

Sweet boy Dexter has been coming for Physio to help deal with the pain associated with a cranky nerve issue in his neck. Along with some pain meds from his veterinarian, Dexter is receiving Acupuncture, Laser, gentle mobilizations & exercises to help him get through this acute phase. Post treatment he’s back to letting the cat sit on him 💜💜🩷🩷

04/15/2024

Can you guess what injury may lead to this alteration in gait?

04/15/2024

Meet Max 💜
Max is a 14 year old black lab who underwent bilateral TPLO surgery when he was 2 years old. He has done extremely well but now in his older years has developed back & hip pain along with hind end weakness.
Our 1st session included Acupuncture, Laser & a few strengthening exercises.

Max’s owner is thrilled as she noticed improvements in his gait by the next day. 💜💜

04/12/2024

My first Vizsla Kosmo passed away from Hemangiosarcoma. Such a devastating diagnosis but there is some new hope if your dog is diagnosed with splenic Hemangiosarcoma 💔

Dr. Chand Khanna, a veterinary oncologist and researcher, summarizes three key messages of hope stemming from an ongoing clinical trial of dogs with ruptured...

01/22/2024

The Pumi’s Dexi & Ben - multi-sport canine athletes in for their maintenance/wellness checks. Have you ever seen these 2 so relaxed? Dexi is even lying on her side (anyone that knows Dexi knows this is a rare occurrence!!) 💜💜

01/19/2024

Dogs (not unlike humans) live better lives if they can spend time with their friends. 💕

Abstract. Exposure to social environmental adversity is associated with health and survival across many social species, including humans. However, little is kno

01/17/2024

With our chilly 🥶 temperatures it’s important to know how to protect your pups & know signs of Frostbite

Are you worried your dog could get frostbite this winter? Here’s expert vet advice on the best ways to prevent and treat symptoms.

12/17/2023

Meet Phillip.
Phillip hates Physio 😂💜

12/13/2023

Your weekly reminder not to add these to your Christmas shopping lists this year - (or EVER)! 🎄
Although rawhide chews come in lots of fun shapes and sizes, your dog can easily chew off and swallow large pieces, leading to a potential choking hazard or intestinal obstruction. What’s even worse is how rawhide is created: rawhides are a by-product of the leather industry and are often washed and sterilized with a variety of (often harmful) chemicals, such as sodium sulfide, lime, chromium salts, bleach, and hydrogen peroxide. It is then molded and dyed to form what you see in pet stores today.
Please avoid them at all cost, no matter how pretty they market them! ☠️

11/18/2023

The CVO (College of Veterinarians of Ontario) is trying to take away the ability to do acupuncture & dry needling on animals by qualified Physiotherapists In Ontario! If this happens in Ontario it is likely to happen in all other provinces as well. Please Please Please write a letter of complaint to the Competition Bureau of Canada if you want to have a choice in who can treat your dogs!! This is NOT right!! And I am so confused why the CVO wants a monopoly on who can treat animals??? There is such a shortage of Vets so why do they feel they have the time (or training) to do Rehabilitation.

The College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) is looking to take away physiotherapists' right to practice acupuncture or dry needling on an animal patient. If this happens in Ontario, it could happen elsewhere in Canada as well. Here's the link to the statement:
https://www.cvo.org/standards/veterinary-acupuncture

ACTION REQUEST please!:
Please write to the President of the College of Veterinarians Ontario (CVO) , Dr Alana Parisi [email protected] and cc a copy to Jan Robinson, Registrar, [email protected] informing them of your disappointment in this position statement, and/or how acupuncture has helped your pet and that you want to have choice when it comes to selecting a practitioner to perform acupuncture on your animal.

We also request you submit a Complaint to the Competition Bureau of Canada (it's anonymous) against the CVO about this issue - explaining that you want to have the choice regarding where and who you take your animal to for acupuncture treatment. Physiotherapists with certification in animal rehab and animal acupuncture / needling training can help to reduce the stresses on the overburdened, overworked, understaffed veterinary system.

Here's the link to the Competition Bureau complaint form:
https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/frm-eng/GH%C3%89T-7TDNA5

11/14/2023

So beautiful & perfect 💜

🐾 POEM OF A DOG
I'm the one who's always waiting for you.
Your car has a special sound that I have imprinted on my senses, I can recognize it in a thousand.
Your steps have a magic bell.
Your voice is music to my ears.
If I see your joy, it makes me happy!.
Your scent is the best.
Your presence moves my senses.
Your waking up wakes me up
I contemplate you sleeping and for me you are my God, I am happy watching your sleep.
Your look is a ray of light.
Your hands upon me, hold the lightness of peace and the sublime display of infinite love.
When you leave, I feel a huge void in my heart.
I keep waiting for you again and again.
I am the one who will wait for you all your life today, tomorrow and forever:
I am your dog.

11/13/2023

https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/competition-bureau-canada/en

11/06/2023

Legislation has allowed for a monopoly in animal health care options despite the fact that complementary allied animal health practitioners have been working in the industry for decades. Now, the Competition Bureau of Canada is looking into this matter. As an animal owner, have you been denied access to an allied animal health practitioner? Submit a complaint. As a non-vet animal health practitioner, have you experienced barriers to practice, either by legislative exclusions, threats, or refusals to collaborate? Submit a complaint. Do you simply have concerns about lack of choice or option to select alternative / complementary care for your animal? Submit an advocacy suggestion.
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/competition-bureau-canada/en

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Can you guess what might cause this gait alteration/dysfunction?

Can you guess what injury may lead to this alteration in gait?

Remember Ted the Vizsla who had a Thoracic Disk herniation & some hind end paralysis last Spring? Isn’t Ted looking fantastic in this video? 💜💜💜 Ted’s owner was diligent in doing his rehab exercises & along with controlled activity & time, Ted has made an amazing recovery! ❤️‍🩹 Ted still has some hind end weakness but he is still able to get out on the farm & enjoy his life under his own power! #caninerehab #dogphysio #trilakeveterinaryclinic @taraedwardsvet @vizslas_gone_wild #vizslalove #vizslasforever