19/07/2022
Part 1, Cat #1
Stay tuned for part 2 ๐น
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Part 1, Cat #1
Stay tuned for part 2 ๐น
Crawling is such a great exercise for your pets!
Here are some reasons as to why we prescribe this one so often:
- helps your cat or dog actively extend every part of their spine when they have to crawl through
- strengthens their quads/hips when they have to pull their back leg up to help push
- strengthens their glutes & hamstrings when they have to push off their back legs
- strengthens their shoulders and triceps when they need to use their front limbs to pull themselves through
4th of July weekend is right around the corner and thereโs no time to waste!
This is one of the most terrifying & dangerous holidays for our pets. Fireworks, bonfires, potentially poisonous foods on the potluck table.. all of these could set your pet off, lead to your pet getting sick, or worst of all, causing your pet to run away from being scared. Please share these tips with all of your pet parent friends! Our pets deserve to feel safe ๐งก
We're thrilled to share some very exciting news ๐
Please join us in giving Athena a warm welcome ๐ฅฐ
Starting today, Athena will be taking over most administrative, scheduling, & client-facing roles. In order to get to know her a bit better, we've put together a little Q&A โฌ๏ธ
โ ๐ธ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ธ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐:
Athena is a country mom who works from home as a DVM running her own online veterinary consultation for farm services in addition to now being part of team Amicus! She graduated from veterinary school in 2011 & has since gained experience in many veterinary specialty areas (research, small animal practice, food animal practice, pet insurance, technical sales)
โ ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐ ๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ช ๐๐๐๐๐?
I grew up in a small town and pets/farm animals were a part of daily life. My grandmother had about 10 cats growing up and we also raised pigs, chickens, and ducks in the backyard. We also had a childhood dog named Bully! I knew that I had a calling to not only in help animals who cannot help themselves but also to play a vital role in food security.
โ ๐ป๐ ๐ช๐ ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ช ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ค? ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ช & ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐๐ค?
Yes! We have Katherine (cat), Brownie (dog), and Christian and Simba (rabbits). In the backyard, we have Abraham, Dishie, Margie, and Georgie (goats). My son also picked two hens from the flock and named them Dippy (the girl), and Chikie.
โ ๐๐๐๐ฅ'๐ค ๐๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ ๐ก ๐ ๐ ๐ช๐ ๐ฆ๐ฃ ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ค๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ ๐ช๐ ๐ฆ'๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ช ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐?
Get a new car and go on a road trip with my son! The pandemic has made me realize the healing potential of nature
โ ๐๐๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ช, ๐๐๐ ๐ก๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ช ๐๐ ๐ค๐ฅ ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ชโฆ ๐๐ ๐ช๐ ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐: ๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐ก ๐ ๐ฃ ๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ค?
This is hard! If not both, then dog boop
We are so incredibly grateful to have Athena on our team!
๐กDid You Know๐ก
That our pets can also develop stiffness, especially in their spine?
This could be due to a multitude of reasons, some of which include: arthritis, muscle tightness, and/or
age-related degeneration of their spine (disc, cartilage, etc.)
Because of this, they will start to show decrease in their normal range of motion especially with turning to either side or looking up/down. As you can imagine, this can significantly impact their safety as well as overall mobility and functioning.
Our sweet Mr.Ross here is demonstrating cookie stretches to help with neck extension as well as spinal side bending and spinal rotation ๐ช
Never not covered in hair ๐น
Amicus just turned 1! ๐ฅน๐
To our incredible, animal loving community - words canโt even begin to describe how grateful & thankful we are for each and every one of you ๐งก Thank you for supporting us and most importantly for trusting us with the care of your beloved ๐ฑ&๐ถ.
To celebrate, hereโs a short lilโ recap of the past 12 months. We canโt wait to see what year 2 brings ๐๐ผ
PS - we tried so hard to include every single one of our amazing patients, however if we did miss anyone please know that we are just as grateful for you!!
It is the FINAL DAY of our Doggie Dash fundraiser! From now until midnight, we will be matching ALL donations to our campaignโผ๏ธ
If you have the means, please consider contributing any amount, whether it be $1 or $100 ๐๐ผ
All of your funds will go to both cats & dogs in desperate need of care and love. If not, please please please share this to your amazing community so that we are able to help as many animals as we can ๐งก
Link is in our bio!
And to our Portland buddies, see ya tomorrow! ๐ค
Only โ๐ผ days left until Doggie Dash event!! If for some reason you havenโt seen any of our previous posts, see below for our checklist:
๐ธHave you marked your calendars for OHSโ Doggie Dash event this Sat, May 14th @ the Tom McCall Waterfront Park?
๐ธHave you donated to our fundraiser to help alllllll the cattos & doggos?
๐ธHave you shared our fundraising link (in our bioโจ) with all your awesome friends?
๐ธHave you signed up for OHSโ Doggie Dash fun-run?
๐ธHave you petted your cat(s)/dog(s) today?
๐ธAnd most importantly, have you kissed your cat(s)/dog(s) yet? Regardless, do it anyway!
โธ days left to go until Doggie Dash event!
Please help us reach our fundraising goal of $750 to support OHS and all their efforts to rescuing & saving animals in need of the care & love they all deserve ๐
As always, link is in our bio!
๐ days left to go until Doggie Dash event!
Please help us reach our fundraising goal of $750 to support OHS and all their efforts to rescuing & saving animals in need of the care & love they all deserve๐
As always, link is in our bio!
The countdown to Doggie Dash begins!
We have once again teamed up with OHS this year to help fundraise for all their hard work & dedication to caring for and rescuing both cats & dogs in need. Please support us by contributing to and sharing our fundraising link in our bio!
PDX friendsโ๏ธRemember to register for OHSโ Doggie Dash fun-run! For our non-runner friends, come on by our booth to say hi & get a chance to win some pretty awesome prizes
We canโt wait to see you there ๐บ
Doggie Dash is finally BACK & better than ever!
From now until Saturday, May 14th, please support us in helping fundraise OHSโ efforts to rescue & provide critical care to in need ๐ฑs & ๐ถs from all walks of life ๐งก
Use our unique link in our bio to help, contribute, and share!
For our local friends, mark your calendars! Swing on by our booth @ the Tom McCall Waterfront Park to say hi ๐๐ผ & enjoy a day filled with tons of doggos, snacks, prizes, and ridiculously fun festivities!
How to engage ๐ฑ cats ๐ฑ in PT
Everyone knows that cats are quite a bit different than our dog friends, and rehab is no exception! Although it does take a little finesse, cats can absolutely be wonderful patients.
Here are some of our secrets when rehabbing kitties:
๐โโฌ Treats of varying levels (low-reward treats such as kibble, high-reward treats such as cheese or tuna, and everything in between)
๐ Using unconventional items to incorporate into rehab like boxes, tunnels, scratchers, rugs
๐โโฌ Using lasers or cat wands/dancers in lieu of treats if your kitty isn't food-motivated
๐ Always have a plethora of catnip at your disposal ๐
๐โโฌ Utilizing calming pheromones such as or
๐ Patience, patience, patience!
Is your pet acting out or seem to have endless amounts of energy? Try some brain stimulation ๐ง
Watch to see some benefits of brain games!
If you're wondering what to buy โก๏ธ check out our Amazon list linked in our "Education" highlights; however, some of our favorites include:
๐ง Snuffle Mats
๐ง Licki Mats or Bowls
๐ง Puzzle Feeders
๐ง Treat/Kibble Dispensing Ball (feat in video)
# portlandcats
Happy 8th birthday (๐ญ) to our one & only Chalupa Batman ๐ฎ๐ฆ
# portlandcats
Did you know circles can be a great tool to add on to your pet's current exercise routine?
Circling โญ๏ธ requires tight pivoting around a central point. This not only helps with coordination, balance, & overall body awareness, but also encourages putting more weight through the inside limb. Additionally, circles could also be useful for maintaining active range of motion/flexibility of the spine, something crucial for grooming especially as your pet ages!
Squirrel graduated PT! ๐๐๐ผ๐โ
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Squirrel ๐ฟ underwent a TPLO procedure for a CCL tear back in December and has done swimmingly ever since she first started rehab. 4 months later and she's back & stronger than ever ๐ช๐ผโ โ โ โ โ โ
Therapeutic exercise of the week: Backwards Walking
One of the most common findings we discover during our evaluation, cat and dog alike, is weak glutes ๐
Your gluteal muscles are super important for many reasons, some being: stabilizing your pelvis, weight shifting between legs, and overall power for push off/propulsion during walking, trotting, & running. If weakness is present, this can not only increase the chances of injury, but it can also exacerbate any existing hip, knee, or low back issues.
Since the gluteal muscles promote hip extension, backwards walking is one of the best exercises to help target this area of weakness!
Also - should we make a thing? Let me know in the comments below!
๐ด Laser Therapy & Senior Pets
Over the past several years, laser therapy has become a very sought-after treatment, and for good reason!
For context, cold laser therapy is a non-invasive procedure that uses light (photobiomodulation) to help stimulate the body's natural healing process. Although lesser utilized in human PT, research has consistently provided evidence of its beneficial effects on animals, especially for healing incision sites post surgery and/or inflammatory conditions like arthritis.
Arthritis is prevalent in our senior pet community which brings a multitude of negative effects such as: increased pain, difficulty with mobility, increased stiffness.. all of which decreases their quality of life. Cold laser therapy is a great adjunct to rehab especially for pets who are already on a lot of medications. To learn more, check out our "Education" highlights!
โผ๏ธPSA โผ๏ธ
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Amicus will no longer be treating dogs or cats. Starting today, Amicus will STRICTLY be rehabbing sloths
We feel that this population is severely underserved & want to focus our all of our energy to bringing more awareness to sloth PT!
Initial evaluations are a critical first step to physical therapyโผ๏ธ
During our evaluations, we not only assess the specific reason why pet owners reach out in the first place, but we also take the whole body into consideration as pets can develop [many] compensatory issues indirectly caused by the main injury. After a thorough assessment we come together with the pawrent to discuss all of our findings. From there, we come up with a personalized treatment plan as well as important/relevant goals because each & every dog or cat is special in its own way ๐ฅฐ
Happy FRIYAY ๐๐ผ time to pull out that catnip!
Clearly, Chalupa Batman already got a head start ๐น
PS - we spy with our little eyesโฆ the cutest, littlest brown tabby!)
Happy Monday! Anyone else have a rough start this morning from the time change? We sure did ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
To motivate you for the rest of the week, hereโs a little peak into one of our more chaotic sessions when the siblings canโt help but get involved ๐ผ๐น
How boopable is Bellaโs nose?!
100000%. The answer is 100000%.
Help us help our furry friends in Ukraine ๐
If you are in a position where you are able to donate any proceeds, please consider these shelters/rescues in critical need of supplies, food, and water.
Additionally, for the remainder of the month we will be matching all donations to any of these organizations. Please kindly send us a DM with a screenshot of your donation for confirmation.
โผ๏ธ If we have missed any potential resources or organizations, please comment below so that we can continually update this post as neededโผ๏ธ
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Monday Feels ๐ด
One of favorite techniques to teach pet parents is soft tissue work
Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints can either be the direct source of injury (such as a muscle strain from jumping and landing awkwardly during fetch), or it could develop due to compensation from an injury elsewhere in the body (i.e. a pre-existing, chronic CCL tear can cause the tarsus (ankle) joint to stiffen and lose range of motion due to compensating with toe-touch weight bearing on the injured limb).
Although soft tissue work encompasses many different techniques, here is an example of both petrissage (kneading) and trigger point release, specifically targeting the paraspinal/epaxial muscle group that run along and aid in stability of the spine. Because this muscle group spans along the majority of an animalโs spine, theyโre prone to forming trigger points and muscle knots. We are able to teach these techniques easily to owners as this is something they can do throughout the day and with confidence and ease in order to help their pet maintain healthy, happy muscles ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
Wahoooo, Baloo graduated from PT! ๐๐ฅณ
Now he can go back to his favorite activity - hiking through the Gorge with his awesome pawrent ๐๐ผ
โจFERAL CAT SHELTERSโจ
A small group of us got together this morning to build 7 feral cat shelters to disperse throughout PDX ๐ฑ
These cat shelters are critical for the feral community especially as temperatures drop during winter. These serve as a place of safety and warmth for cats and depending on the material(s) used, can typically last around 2-3 years!
If you are looking to build one on your own, has a great How-To on materials needed as well as instructions.
If youโd like to mimic what we did, hereโs a list of all the supplies we used:
โธ Greenmade Storage Tote (27 gal)
โธ R-Tech Foam Board Insulation
โธ Gorilla Tape
โธ Duct Tape
โธ Straw
Please share with friends & family so that we can keep the feral community safe & warm everywhere ๐๐ผ
๐ฒPortland friends - if you or someone you know would love to volunteer or donate, we will definitely be holding more building events in the future, so spread the word so we can keep our Portland cats cozy๐งก
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For week 4๏ธโฃ of our Holiday Giveawaysโฆ
We want you to meet one of our very good friends, ! ๐ธ
For all you ๐ฆ fans & pet lovers ๐ฑ๐ถ, this one is definitely for you!
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Prizes include:
* A signed football by one & only Dennis Dixon
* A free animal physical therapy evaluation with Amicus Animal Rehab
* An Amicus swag bag
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To enter:
* Follow
* Follow
* Tag as many friends as youโd like; the more entries the more youโre likely to win!
* Comment your favorite game day emoji
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Giveaway ends at halftime of the Alamo Bowl between the Ducks and Sooners this Wed, 12/29, so hurry and get your entries in!
Winner will be notified by Amicus shortly after the end of the game
Week 3๏ธโฃof our Holiday Giveaways features Booyah Pet Wipes]]!
These ๐ friendly bamboo wipes are not only good for our environment, but also for our little ๐ถ&๐ฑ as theyโre free of all the nasty and harsh chemicals such as alcohol, chlorine, parabens, and BPA.
What you get-
๐ฑ 2 canisters + 2 packs of Booyah Pet Wipes]]
๐ฑ 1 free PT evaluation from us (for your dog or cat!)
๐ฑ Amicus swag bag
Rules-
๐ถ must follow Booyah Pet Wipes]]
๐ถ must follow
๐ถ comment your fave animal emoji
๐ถ tag at least 1 friend (1 tag = 1 entry; unlimited entries!)
This giveaway runs through Christmas Day, 12/25. We will announce the winner the following day. Giveaway open to anyone within the US!
Announcing week 2๏ธโฃ of our Holiday Giveaways๐
For this week's giveaway, we've partnered up with
the amazing people at GingerLead Dog Support & Rehabilitation Harness!
For
those who don't already know, A GingerLead Sling is a leash with an attached sling to help pets who need a little bit of extra help getting around - whether it's due to old age, a neurological condition, or pre or post-op.
Our giveaway will run from today through Friday,
12/17 with 1 winner receiving the following ๐:
โข1 free pet Physical Therapy initial evaluation (๐ฑ or ๐ถ)
โข1 Amicus tote bag w/ goodies
โข1 sling of choice
In order to enter, all you have to do is:
- Follow us
- Follow GingerLead
- Comment why/how you'd use the sling
- Tag a friend who you think has a pet that would
benefit from one!
โจ For additional entries, you can tag as many friends as you'd like, with unlimited number of entries allowed! 1 tag = 1 entry.
We will randomly pick a winner and announce it
through our Stories Friday evening @ 6pm PST
Wishing you guys a happy holiday season!
What better way to show our appreciation than to do some awesome giveaways ๐
Week 1 of our December Giveaways features The amazing people at & .bighearts ๐
To enter & win a $100 gift card towards any service we offer (initial evaluation, treatment package, etc.) you must:
โ๏ธ Follow
โ๏ธ Follow .bighearts
โ๏ธ Follow
โ๏ธ Like & save this post on all accounts
โ๏ธ Tag 2 pet lovers! ๐ฅฐ
For bonus entries:
๐ถ In a separate comment, let us know what kind of pet you have
๐ฑTag additional friends in separate comments; unlimited entries!
๐ถ Like + comment on our 3 latest posts
One winner will be randomly selected on Monday, Dec. 13th
Good luck ๐๐ผ
K-doe is one of our newest patients who just underwent a TPLO surgery due to a chronic CCL tear. Since heโs still pretty acute and only a week out from surgery, we are mainly focusing on pain management + controlling swellingโ๏ธ
One of our favorite methods to do this is using an electrical stimulation (e-stim) unit. Depending on what mode or parameters you put in, this can be used for either addressing pain/inflammation or strengthening.
In this particular case, we are using the unit to help with reducing pain as well as helping with the inflammation around his surgical site. Since this was his first session, we started out with only 2 electrodes & a shorter treatment time to build his tolerance and comfort ๐๐ผ
Wishing you all a ๐
So grateful & thankful for this amazing, animal lovinโ community๐งก
Happy Monday
Wanted to start off the week featuring how awesome Yoshi has been doing in PT.
Yoshi has bilateral grade II medial patellar laxations in both of his back legs, which just means that his knee caps are not sitting where they should normally be and thus can cause a ton of hip and knee issues later down the road.
Side-stepping is a great exercise since it emphasizes strengthening his lateral leg muscles in order to help pull his kneecap back to its normal, anatomical position
Hereโs a breakdown of all the benefits of this specific exercise setup:
- elevating his front limbs causes him to put more weight through his back legs
- nudging him to side step builds his glute strength in order to help pull his kneecap back in place
- using the foam pad creates extra instability, which challenges his core strength!
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Part 1, Cat #1 Stay tuned for part 2 ๐น . . . . #catgram #catloversclub #meow #cathealth #animalrehab #catscatscats
Crawling is such a great exercise for your pets! Here are some reasons as to why we prescribe this one so often: - helps your cat or dog actively extend every part of their spine when they have to crawl through - strengthens their quads/hips when they have to pull their back leg up to help push - strengthens their glutes & hamstrings when they have to push off their back legs - strengthens their shoulders and triceps when they need to use their front limbs to pull themselves through . . . . . #animalrehab #dogrehabilitation #dogwellness #doghealth #doglovers #dogrehab #woof
4th of July weekend is right around the corner and thereโs no time to waste! This is one of the most terrifying & dangerous holidays for our pets. Fireworks, bonfires, potentially poisonous foods on the potluck table.. all of these could set your pet off, lead to your pet getting sick, or worst of all, causing your pet to run away from being scared. Please share these tips with all of your pet parent friends! Our pets deserve to feel safe ๐งก . . . . . . #doghealthtips #dogadvice #dogexercise #dogcommunity #dogsofportland #pdxdogs #pnwdogs #dogslife #dogwellness #catscatscats #cathealth #catadvice #catexercise #catsofportland #pdxcats #pnwcats #portlandcats #catlove #catwellness
๐กDid You Know๐ก That our pets can also develop stiffness, especially in their spine? This could be due to a multitude of reasons, some of which include: arthritis, muscle tightness, and/or age-related degeneration of their spine (disc, cartilage, etc.) Because of this, they will start to show decrease in their normal range of motion especially with turning to either side or looking up/down. As you can imagine, this can significantly impact their safety as well as overall mobility and functioning. Our sweet Mr.Ross here is demonstrating cookie stretches to help with neck extension as well as spinal side bending and spinal rotation ๐ช . . . . . #caninerehab #doghealthtips #dogadvice #dogexercise #dogcommunity #dogsofportland #pdxdogs #seniordog #pnwdogs #dogslife #seniordogs #animalrehab #dogwellness
Is your pet acting out or seem to have endless amounts of energy? Try some brain stimulation ๐ง Watch to see some benefits of brain games! If you're wondering what to buy โก๏ธ check out our Amazon list linked in our "Education" highlights; however, some of our favorites include: ๐ง Snuffle Mats ๐ง Licki Mats or Bowls ๐ง Puzzle Feeders ๐ง Treat/Kibble Dispensing Ball (feat in video) . . . . . #catrehab #seniorcat #catscatscats #cathealth #catadvice #catexercise #catsofportland #pdxcats #seniorcats #pnwcats # portlandcats #catlove #catgram #animalrehab #catwellness
Did you know circles can be a great tool to add on to your pet's current exercise routine? Circling โญ๏ธ requires tight pivoting around a central point. This not only helps with coordination, balance, & overall body awareness, but also encourages putting more weight through the inside limb. Additionally, circles could also be useful for maintaining active range of motion/flexibility of the spine, something crucial for grooming especially as your pet ages! . . . . . #caninerehab #doghealthtips #dogadvice #dogexercise #dogcommunity #dogsofportland #pdxdogs #seniordog #pnwdogs #dogslife #dogsofinsta #dogstagram #seniordogs #animalrehab #dogwellness
Therapeutic exercise of the week: Backwards Walking One of the most common findings we discover during our evaluation, cat and dog alike, is weak glutes ๐ Your gluteal muscles are super important for many reasons, some being: stabilizing your pelvis, weight shifting between legs, and overall power for push off/propulsion during walking, trotting, & running. If weakness is present, this can not only increase the chances of injury, but it can also exacerbate any existing hip, knee, or low back issues. Since the gluteal muscles promote hip extension, backwards walking is one of the best exercises to help target this area of weakness! Also - should we make #TherExThursday a thing? Let me know in the comments below!
Happy Monday! Anyone else have a rough start this morning from the time change? We sure did ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ To motivate you for the rest of the week, hereโs a little peak into one of our more chaotic sessions when the siblings canโt help but get involved ๐ผ๐น . . . . .#animalrehab #caninerehab #catrehab #pdxcats #pdxdogs #portlandcats #portlanddogs #catsofportland #dogsofportland #pdxpets #pnwcats #pnwdogs #catsoforegon #dogsoforegon #pocowned #womenowned #bipocowned #rescuecats #rescuedogs #seniorcats #seniordogs #speciallyabledpets #fearfreepets #dailypawspets #TODAYpets #petfriendlyportland #rescuepetsofinstagram #petsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram
โจFERAL CAT SHELTERSโจ A small group of us got together this morning to build 7 feral cat shelters to disperse throughout PDX ๐ฑ These cat shelters are critical for the feral community especially as temperatures drop during winter. These serve as a place of safety and warmth for cats and depending on the material(s) used, can typically last around 2-3 years! If you are looking to build one on your own, @feralcatsor has a great How-To on materials needed as well as instructions. If youโd like to mimic what we did, hereโs a list of all the supplies we used: โธ Greenmade Storage Tote (27 gal) โธ R-Tech Foam Board Insulation โธ Gorilla Tape โธ Duct Tape โธ Straw Please share with friends & family so that we can keep the feral community safe & warm everywhere ๐๐ผ ๐ฒPortland friends - if you or someone you know would love to volunteer or donate, we will definitely be holding more building events in the future, so spread the word so we can keep our Portland cats cozy๐งก . . . #animalrehab #catrehab #pdxcats #portlandcats #catsofportland #pdxpets #pnwcats #catsoforegon #pocowned #womenowned #bipocowned #rescuecats #seniorcats #speciallyabledpets #petsbestphotoshare #fearfreepets #dailypawspets #TODAYpets #petfriendlyportland #rescuepetsofinstagram #petsofinstagram #catsofinstagram
Happy Monday Wanted to start off the week featuring how awesome Yoshi has been doing in PT. Yoshi has bilateral grade II medial patellar laxations in both of his back legs, which just means that his knee caps are not sitting where they should normally be and thus can cause a ton of hip and knee issues later down the road. Side-stepping is a great exercise since it emphasizes strengthening his lateral leg muscles in order to help pull his kneecap back to its normal, anatomical position Hereโs a breakdown of all the benefits of this specific exercise setup: - elevating his front limbs causes him to put more weight through his back legs - nudging him to side step builds his glute strength in order to help pull his kneecap back in place - using the foam pad creates extra instability, which challenges his core strength! . . . #animalrehab #caninerehab #catrehab #pdxcats #pdxdogs #portlandcats #portlanddogs #catsofportland #dogsofportland #pdxpets #pnwcats #pnwdogs #catsoforegon #dogsoforegon #pocowned #womenowned #bipocowned #rescuecats #rescuedogs #seniorcats #seniordogs #speciallyabledpets #petsbestphotoshare #fearfreepets #dailypawspets #TODAYpets #petfriendlyportland
Cats & dogs shouldnโt skip leg day either! ๐ช๐ผ Squats are one of our favorite exercises to prescribe. Not only is it a great strengthening exercise to (re)build muscle, itโs also one of the most basic, fundamental movements that all animals have to transition through to get from one position into another and/or to be able to do necessary bodily functions such as eliminating Squats are essentially sit >< stands. Youโre probably wondering โWell.. doesnโt my ๐ฑ or ๐ถ already do that?โ And the answer is YES. However, there are a couple key differences that classifies one an exercise & the other not: ๐ธWith squats the goal is to not sit down & relax into a full sit with each rep; itโs more of barely tapping the buttocks to the ground and then standing right back up ๐ธContinuing on that same train of thought, focusing on the slow descend into the squat without fully sitting down before needing to stand back up loads the quadriceps muscle both eccentrically and concentrically, respectively ๐ธWhen many reps are stringed together, this creates muscle overload or fatigue, which eventually will lead to muscle growth or hypertrophy Ready to show us your #gains?! . . . #animalrehab #caninerehab #catrehab #pdxcats #pdxdogs #portlandcats #portlanddogs #catsofportland #dogsofportland #pdxpets #pnwcats #pnwdogs #catsoforegon #dogsoforegon #pocowned #womenowned #bipocowned #rescuecats #rescuedogs #seniorcats #seniordogs #speciallyabledpets #petsbestphotoshare #fearfreepets #dailypawspets #TODAYpets #petfriendlyportland
When your birthday & #halloween coincide ๐ป Happy Birthday, P! ๐๐ฅณ . . . #animalrehab #caninerehab #catrehab #pdxcats #pdxdogs #portlandcats #portlanddogs #catsofportland #dogsofportland #pdxpets #pnwcats #pnwdogs #catsoforegon #dogsoforegon #pocowned #womenowned #bipocowned #rescuecats #rescuedogs #seniorcats #seniordogs #speciallyabledpets #petsbestphotoshare #fearfreepets #dailypawspets #TODAYpets #petfriendlyportland
A little peek into our session with Yoshi ๐ฆ We love a good obstacle course that not only challenges core strength, balance, and overall proprioception, but that also progressively gets more & more challenging ๐ช๐ผ . . . #animalrehab #caninerehab #catrehab #pdxcats #pdxdogs #portlandcats #portlanddogs #catsofportland #dogsofportland #pdxpets #pnwcats #pnwdogs #catsoforegon #dogsoforegon #pocowned #womenowned #bipocowned #rescuecats #rescuedogs #seniorcats #seniordogs #speciallyabledpets #petsbestphotoshare #fearfreepets #dailypawspets #TODAYpets #petfriendlyportland
Oh you know, just Yoshi showing off and working off all those delicious Portland Pet Food Company grain-free & gluten free ๐ฅ biscuits I am fortunate enough to be able to work with Animal Aid, Inc. on getting Yoshi all ready for his future forever family. This lil guy has bilateral luxating patellae, and to make things a lilโ more complicated, he also has several heart and respiratory conditions that we need to take into account while exercising to make sure he doesnโt get overworked. Although he has a quite the medical history, this guy has been such a champ in PT and is super motivated and works so hard ๐ช๐ผ . . . #animalrehab #caninerehab #catrehab #pdxcats #pdxdogs #portlandcats #portlanddogs #catsofportland #dogsofportland #pdxpets #pnwcats #pnwdogs #catsoforegon #dogsoforegon #rescuecats #rescuedogs #seniorcats #seniordogs #speciallyabledpets #petsbestphotoshare #fearfreepets #dailypawspets #TODAYpets #petfriendlyportland
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