Dr. Rosemary LoGiudice's Animal Rehabilitation, Therapy & Sports Med. -ARTS

08/26/2025

Viva Raw pet food recall —

Dogs, cats and their owners could be at risk, an alert published on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website warned.

08/05/2025

Does your dog have storm anxiety? Here’s a link to information about an interesting study looking for additional dogs to participate using a new medication:

The American Kennel Club estimates that 15% to 30% of dogs nationwide suffer from storm anxiety, which can cause behaviors ranging from frantic pacing to physical harm.

07/23/2025

Dr. Pedro Rivera (co-owner with his wife, Michelle Rivera, and program directors of the Healing Oasis Wellness Center) and I collaborated on yet another published peer-reviewed article/paper! This latest one is the second article we've had published in an edition of Veterinary Clinics of North America / Small Animal Practice in the past 2 years. Below is a link to the article / paper,
“Animal Chiropractic: A Basic Description and Its Importance in Veterinary Practice”
https://kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fauthors.elsevier.com%2Fa%2F1lTdBiTozC9lB/1/01020198305cbc88-19661bc9-0a71-4386-aa0d-63473efc0a92-000000/9kgKyqp6HzCXLYAZn3rAgKZ8wvQ=435

06/22/2025

Be safe in the heat!

06/08/2025

Thought provoking…

Veterinary researchers and scientists express concern as the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) redirects funding from key health agencies, raising questions about the future of disease tracking, diagnostics, and food safety.

06/07/2025

A client recently asked me about feeding Myos to healthy, active, working / sporting dogs. I thought it might be generally informative to share my thoughts here:
WHICH Myos product do you mean? While the underlying ingredient of Myos products is fortetropin, which has been shown to help slow sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7756695/ ), only their MyosVet formula contains Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA), which are generally considered to serve as building blocks of muscle metabolism (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8329528/) and may be related to improved cognitive function (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7010190_The_Effect_of_Supplementation_with_Branched-Chain_Amino_Acids_on_Cognitive_Function_in_Active_Dogs ).
That being said, I give my dogs MyosVet, but I do not recommend their other formulas. I see no downside in administering MyosVet daily. Just my opinion.

PDF | EXPANDED ABSTRACT KEY WORDS: cognition branched-chain amino acids dog canine agility A previous study has shown that human athletes given... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

06/06/2025

Always a good view of a “dog in motion”

05/16/2025

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever — not confined to the Rocky Mountains!!
Be diligent about “tick checks” for your animals and for yourself!!
As much traveling as many of us do, diseases cannot realistically be considered regional any longer, in my opinion.

Veterinary experts in Maine report seeing more Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever affecting dogs, but no human cases yet.

05/11/2025

This video is very COOL!!!!

05/10/2025

I DO vaccinate my own dogs against Leptospirosis! I recommend that you talk to your primary care veterinarian about your own dog(s).

‼️Why We Strongly Recommend the Leptospirosis Vaccine‼️

Leptospirosis is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease that affects both animals and humans—making it what’s known as a zoonotic disease. It’s caused by bacteria found in the urine of infected animals and can be spread through contaminated water, soil, or direct contact with infected pets. Even dogs that live primarily indoors are at risk, especially after heavy rain or flooding.

Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect your dog—and your entire household—from this dangerous illness.

Recently, this hit close to home. Our own veterinarian, Dr. Jason Kennell, likely contracted leptospirosis from a contagious patient. He was hospitalized for five days, after battling symptoms for nearly a week. This has been a sobering reminder of just how real and serious this disease can be—not only for your pets but for the people who care for them.

We can’t stress enough how important it is to vaccinate. It’s a simple step that can prevent significant suffering for both pets and people.

Finally, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our wonderful clients who have been so patient and understanding while we adjusted schedules. Being down Dr. Jason and allowing his wife, Dr. Kaci, time to be by his side meant some changes in our daily operations—and your support has meant the world to our team.

Thank you for trusting us with your pets—and for being part of our extended clinic family. 💙💙🐈🐕

04/01/2025

Research info on genetic canine blindness - https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/penn-vet-new-genetic-cause-blindness-dogs?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1lKfNEbRFnvtvNJL8o7oI519GwlfUHoChtBSTHuGg8pG_NVX_AKGrixhk_aem_AsYrtOwdrPZ4wmg6A_TgmQ

In collaboration with a foundation that breeds service dogs for the visually impaired, researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Padova in Padova, Italy, have identified a novel variant associated with progressive retinal atrophy in thre...

03/21/2025

TICKS?? In March? YES!! You and your critters can be exposed to ticks YEAR-Round!!! Always be vigilant checking yourself and your dog(s), cats, etc. for ticks. On your dog, for example, because ticks like dark, warm places - think between toes, on ears (especially longer-eared dogs, on the underside), under the neck, under tails, in the groin area, etc.
Work with your primary care veterinarian to determine which method(s) of tick (& flea) prevention is best for your dog (or cat).
According to the IL Dept of Public Health: “Ticks can be active on winter days when the ground temperatures are about 45o Fahrenheit.”

https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/structural-pest-control/common-ticks.html #:~:text=In%20Illinois%2C%20the%20adults%20are,and%20possibly%20ehrlichiosis%20to%20humans.