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#8 Lesson 2: How to Massage Your Dog with Low Back Pain

Want to learn how to reduce your dog’s low back pain with massage?  This is lesson 2 of a special 3 part learning experience for pet parents that want to improve their dog's  comfort and mobility but aren't sure where to start.  

In this episode, you will learn how to prepare your space, yourself, and your dog for massage.  Sarah is a licensed physiotherapist and canine rehab therapist with a passion for empowering the pet parent.  She teaches you how to gauge and adjust your pressure during the massage for the best experience and you expands your knowledge, identifying key anatomical landmarks on your dog that help ensure your massaging the right muscle groups. Follow along in the downloadable pdf workbook and enhance your learning.  

This 3 part series is designed to be a complement to professional veterinary care and includes actionable steps. If your dog does experience back pain, seek out veterinary care immediately.

In the last episode we learned about the indicators of pain and contraindications to massage for dogs with back pain. 

Download the pdf using the link below for optimal learning.

PDF download to go with the audio: upwarddogrehab.ac-page.com/massage-pdf  

Brought to you by www.upwarddogrehab.com 

 

RESOURCES 

• Podcast website: https://dogthatcan.podbean.com/
• Upward Dog Rehab & Wellness https://upwarddogrehab.com 
• Virtual Consults with Sarah https://upwarddogrehab.com/virtual/11-virtual-coaching/ 
• Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivingwithDogswithDisabilities 
• Relaxing dog massage video: https://youtu.be/mqR3iU6nmHY?si=KuKkRnULSWmp7VeR 

 

#7 How to Massage Your Dog with Low Back Pain: Lesson 1 of 3 + Bonus Gift!

Does your dog have back pain and you want to massage them at home but are worried you will hurt them?  

It's common to feel scared or unsure when dealing with pain in our beloved dog, and that fear can stop us from taking action.  Today we are going to take the first steps in overcoming this fear.   In this episode, you will learn the signs of back pain in dogs, common causes, and when massage is safe or not.  This is the first of 3 special podcasts designed to help pet parents feel more competent and confident massaging their dog when they have back pain. 

I'm Sarah MacKeigan and in addition to hosting this podcast, I am a physiotherapist and canine rehab therapist, and have created a detailed PDF guide that goes along with the next 3 pods (including this one) as my holiday gift to you and your dog.  Link is below the description.

This episode sets the foundational knowledge to get comfortable and get started with canine massage for low back pain. These episodes are designed to be a complement to professional veterinary care and include actionable steps for learning.  Be sure to download the pdf using the link below.

 

PDF download to go with the audio: upwarddogrehab.ac-page.com/massage-pdf  

Brought to you by www.upwarddogrehab.com 

 

RESOURCES 

• Podcast website: https://dogthatcan.podbean.com/
• Upward Dog Rehab & Wellness https://upwarddogrehab.com 
• Virtual Consults with Sarah https://upwarddogrehab.com/virtual/11-virtual-coaching/ 
• Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivingwithDogswithDisabilities 
• Relaxing dog massage video: https://youtu.be/mqR3iU6nmHY?si=KuKkRnULSWmp7VeR 

Ep#6 How to Recognize & Relieve Your Dog's Arthritis Pain with Dr. Hannah Capon

How do you recognize and relieve your dog's chronic arthritic pain beyond medications and rest?

This episode features an empowering interview with Dr. Hannah Capon, a UK veterinarian and founder of Canine Arthritis Management (CAM), an online education and support service for professionals working with, and care givers of arthritic dogs.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The complexities of treating chronic pain associated with arthritis
• Signs of arthritic pain in a young dog versus a senior dog
• Risk factors for arthritis
• Acknowledgement of the emotional toll on pet owners an
• Practical tips for improving dogs' quality of life and overall mobility beyond just anti-inflammatories. 
• Valuable tools for supporting your dog's health.

 

Brought to you by www.upwarddogrehab.com 

Visit us at https://dogthatcan.podbean.com/ 

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Hannah has an incredible passion for chronic pain management, geriatrics and musculoskeletal health and rehabilitation and has been awarded for her tireless work on Canine Arthritis Management (CAM).  Check out CAM resources below:

Canine Arthritis Management: https://caninearthritis.co.uk 

Canine Arthritis Matters Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canine-arthritis-matters/id1760134169 

CAM on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CAMarthritis

Free downloads  from CAM https://caninearthritis.co.uk/how-cam-can-help/downloads/

The Chronic Pain Symposium https://membership.elearning.vet/chronic-pain-symposium-2024

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CONNECT with SARAH

Listen on the podcast website: https://dogthatcan.podbean.com/

Download our Free PDF: Home Mobility Checklist: https://upwarddogrehab.com/home-checklist/ 

Sign Up for Rehab Reflections Newsletter: https://upwarddogrehab.activehosted.com/f/33 

Learn about Virtual Mobility Consults with Sarah https://upwarddogrehab.com/virtual/11-virtual-coaching/ 

Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivingwithDogswithDisabilities 

Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UpwardDogRehab 

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upwarddogrehab/ 

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UpwardDogRehab 

Read about Upward Dog Rehab & Wellness  https://upwarddogrehab.com 

Thanks for listening!  

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#5 Dog Wheelchairs and How to Measure your Dog for the Best Fit, with Dr. Jenny Moe

A wheelchair can give an injured dog the gift of mobility and independence and it can also be a gait training tool to recover motor function.  Getting the correct fit for a dog wheelchair can be the difference whether your dog likes to use it or not.  Get the fit right the first time!

In this special instructional video, Jenny Moe, canine rehab therapist and co-owner of Doggon Wheels, guides us through the process of measuring a dog for a wheelchair. I highly recommend your WATCH THIS EPISODE to get the most out of it Jenny demos the steps in measuring your dog correctly. 

She also gives special tips for ensuring accurate measurements. (Watch on YouTube using this link: https://youtu.be/lKXUPpWI6B4?si=cSGHzrOxq9NxoL4I )

In addition, we are excited to off a Special Summer Savings on Navigating DM & Disc Disease.  Get recordings from both 2023 and 2024 for the price of one!  Viewers pay hundreds and sometimes thousands to listen to these speakers and its available to you until the end of August 2024 as a 2 for 1!!

Don't miss out on enhancing your knowledge to help your dog move better and feel healthier.  Special is available until midnight August 31, 2024. Suitable for pet parents, vets, rehab therapists and other professionals working with dogs.

Use this link today and get started right away! 👉 Summer Savings on Navigating DM & Disc Disease https://livingwithdogswithdisabilities.thinkific.com/courses/navdm-ivdd-23-24 

 

RESOURCES

⭐️👉 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: 🔗 https://youtu.be/lKXUPpWI6B4?si=cSGHzrOxq9NxoL4I or visit @upwarddogrehab on YouTube!

*YouTube

*Podcast website: https://dogthatcan.podbean.com/

*Navigating DM & Disc Disease 2023 & 2024 Savings https://livingwithdogswithdisabilities.thinkific.com/courses/navdm-ivdd-23-24 

*Upward Dog Rehab & Wellness  https://upwarddogrehab.com 

*Virtual Consults with Sarah https://upwarddogrehab.com/virtual/11-virtual-coaching/ 

*Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivingwithDogswithDisabilities 

*Doggon Wheels https://doggon.com/ 

*Eddies Wheels https://eddieswheels.com/ 

*Walking Wheels https://www.walkinpets.com/

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#4 Canine Osteoarthritis 101 - Know the Signs & How to Slow It Down

At least 20% of dogs over age one, and 80% of dogs over age eight, suffer from arthritis. Avoid being blindsided and start slowing the progression today!

 

We have some powerful interviews to share with you this month and this episode helps lay the foundation so that you can get the most out of the  upcoming interviews AND start helping your dog today!  

 

In this episode, we talk about:

• What osteoarthritis (OA) is
• Stages of OA
• Whether or not your dog is at risk
• How to recognize the subtle behavior and mobility changes that indicate pain
• How to slow disease progression at various stages
• Interventions at various stage of disease to improve your dog’s mobility
• Diet, exercise, and alternative treatment options
• Professional and pet parent resources to help you help your dog feel better and move better!

And you can get started by setting up your home set up for optimal mobility for your dog by downloading out FREE Home Mobility Checklist and Fall Risk Checklist PDF: https://upwarddogrehab.activehosted.com/f/25

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RESOURCES 

• Podcast website: https://dogthatcan.podbean.com/
• Upward Dog Rehab & Wellness https://upwarddogrehab.com 
• Virtual Consults with Sarah https://upwarddogrehab.com/virtual/11-virtual-coaching/ 
• Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivingwithDogswithDisabilities 
• Live Interview on Librela with Mike Farrell, Veterinary Orthopaedic Specialist (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/share/v/FxjgSnJRUsjPYDrc/ 
• CAM (Canine Arthritis Management): https://caninearthritis.co.uk
• CARE )Canine Arthritis Resource and Education) https://caninearthritis.org/  
• Proposed Canadian Consensus Guidelines on Osteoarthritis Treatment Based on OA-COAST Stages 1–4: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9088681/ 
• Risk Factors for Canine Osteoarthritis and Its Predisposing Arthropathies: A Systematic Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7198754/ 
• Body weight, gonadectomy, and other risk factors for diagnosis of osteoarthritis in companion dogs https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2023.1275964/full?utm_source=F-NTF&utm_medium=EMLX&utm_campaign=PRD_FEOPS_20170000_ARTICLE 

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Heartbreaking Diagnosis: A Golden Retriever's Struggle

00:24 Welcome to Dogs That Can Podcast

01:14 Understanding Osteoarthritis in Dogs

02:13 What is Happening in an Arthritic Joint

03:39 Risk Factors and Early Signs of Osteoarthritis

04:51 Developmental Orthopaedic Disease

05:17 Breed Risk Factors

05:48 Impact of Weight and Lifestyle on Joint Health

06:30 Trauma and Injury: Their Role in Osteoarthritis

07:36 Controversial Factors: Early Spay and Neuter

08:02  High Impact and Repetitive Movements 

09:13 Mobility and Behavioural Changes in Arthritic Dogs

11:37 Managing Arthritis: Tips and Resources

12:47 Exercise Modification 

14:48 Stages of Osteoarthritis and Treatment Based On Stage

19:28 Upcoming Interviews and Resources

21:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

#3 Part 2 with Dr Steve Marsden: Case Studies on Healing Ligament Injuries in Dogs

If you have a dog with hip dysplasia or a torn cruciate you may be faced with the big decision of whether or not to do a very costly surgery and wondering if conservative management is an option.  In this episode of 'Dogs that Can' podcast, host and canine rehab therapist Sarah MacKeigan and guest and integrative veterinarian, Dr. Steve Marsden, from Gold Standard Herbs and Ask Dr. Steve, discuss non-surgical approaches to healing hip dysplasia and cruciate injuries in dogs. 

 

Dr Marsden shares real-life cases illustrating what is felt on palpation of these injuries and demonstrating the body's ability to heal itself naturally with treatment approaches including acupuncture, herbal formulas, and physiotherapy.

 

Cases shared include:

• Hip dysplasia with ligament laxity
• Cruciate injury (CCL tear)
• Sciatic pain mimicking hip dysplasia 

 

***Want to ask Dr Steve a question related to this podcast and/or your dog’s mobility? DEADLINE MIDNIGHT TUESDAY JUNE 4TH (24 hrs). You have 2 ways:

1. Join us live on June 5th at 1pm EST on Facebook @upwarddogrehab (post your question before the live) https://www.facebook.com/share/CyvCPVa5QujfnbVw/ 
2. Email us by midnight June 4th using the email address dogsthatcan@upwarddogrehab.com using subject line QUESTION FOR DR STEVE

Please note that we won’t be able to answer all the questions sent and that we can’t treat or diagnosis in this setting.

 

RESOURCES

Email us a question for Dr Steve by midnight June 4th! dogsthatcan@upwarddogrehab.com 

Join live on Facebook for Ask Dr Steve: https://www.facebook.com/share/CyvCPVa5QujfnbVw/ 

Corresponding video on palpating for SIJ fixations: https://youtu.be/wf-MJLizNRE 

Check out Voltrex and Lumbrex at Gold Standard Herbs:  https://goldstandardherbs.com/?aff=3 .  (this is an affiliate link however it doesn’t impact the cost to you)

Use Coupon Code DTC at checkout for a dollar off each bottle

Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivingwithDogswithDisabilities

Navigating DM & Disc Disease Replays: https://livingwithdogswithdisabilities.thinkific.com/courses/replays-2024-navdmandivdd 

 

Join Dr Steve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158575954706282

 

Podcast website: https://dogthatcan.podbean.com/

 

Be notified each time we drop a new episode, right to your inbox! https://upwarddogrehab.activehosted.com/app/forms/33

 

Thanks for listening!

 

#2. Dr Steve Marsden: The Science Behind Healing Cruciate Injuries and Hip Dysplasia Without Surgery

Can you heal a cruciate tear or ligament laxity found in canine hip dysplasia without surgery? In this second episode of the 'Dogs That Came' , host Sarah MacKeigan interviews Dr. Steve Marsden, one of the chief educators of veterinarians worldwide in the use of complementary and alternative therapies. He has been a guest speaker for veterinary courses, colleges, and associations spanning five continents, and is co-founder of the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies.  Dr Steve is also the founder of Natural Path Herb Company and has made some of these herbal formulas available to the pet parent through Gold Standard Herbs.  You can also find him helping pet parents on Facebook at Ask Dr Steve DVM.

In this episode you will learn:

• The common misconceptions about the irreparability of common canine ligament injuries
• How poor blood supply, exacerbated by NSAIDs, is a contributor to disease progression
• The physiological possibilities of healing these conditions
• Insight into alternative therapeutic methods, herbal therapies, diet changes, and physical therapies that can enhance healing and improve joint health  
• Scientific insights and practical advice on managing canine ligament injuries

 

00:00 Introduction to Healing Ligament Injuries in Dogs

00:29 Meet Dr. Steve Marsden: A Pioneer in Veterinary Medicine

00:54 The Dogs That Came Podcast Episode Begins

00:59 Challenging Traditional Beliefs on Ligament Healing

02:02 Exploring Cruciate Ligament Misconceptions

06:10 Addressing Hip Dysplasia and Ligament Healing

07:48 The Role of NSAIDs in Managing Pain and Inflammation

09:26 Understanding the Importance of Blood Supply in Healing

13:27 The Problem with NSAIDs

15:19 A Cruciate Case

21:00 Diet, Microbiome, and Their Impact on Joint Health

22:39 Herbal Remedies and Real Food Diets for Joint Health

33:31 Case Studies and Real-Life Applications

33:41 Closing Remarks and Invitation to Part Two

 

RESOURCES

Work with Sarah in person or online: www.upwarddogrehab.com

 

Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivingwithDogswithDisabilities 

 

Podcast website: https://dogthatcan.podbean.com/

 

Be notified each time we drop a new episode, right to your inbox!  https://upwarddogrehab.activehosted.com/app/forms/33

 

Ask Dr Steve a question on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158575954706282

 

Check out Voltrex at Gold Standard Herbs:  https://goldstandardherbs.com/?aff=3 .  (this is an affiliate link however it doesn’t impact the cost to you)

 

Use Coupon Code DTC at checkout for a dollar off each bottle

 

Thanks for listening!

#mydogcan

 

 

#1 Injury Recovery & Why Your Dog Isn't Getting Better

Injury Recovery and Why Your Dog Isn't Getting Better

In the very first episode of the Dogs That Can podcast, host Sarah MacKeigan, a seasoned canine rehab therapist, introduces listeners to the world of canine rehabilitation, sharing personal experiences and professional insights to help dogs get back on their feet again. Sharing her personal journey with her dog's CCL tears and later in life, degenerative myelopathy, Sarah explains why conventional rest and medication approaches may not always suffice for injury recovery. This episode emphasizes movement is medicine, exploring alternatives to surgery with conservative management and the pivotal role of canine rehab (dog physio). Sarah shares her goal of building a community that supports dogs with disabilities and aims to empower dog ‘parents’ with the knowledge to advocate for their canine companions by providing reliable information from global experts in canine rehab and wellness, and sharing uplifting stories from other pet parents.

Visit us at upwarddogrehab.com

 

RESOURCES

1. Check out the video of Ep #1 on YouTube! https://youtu.be/EoxoH8qUKis 
2. Join Living with Dogs with Disabilities on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/LivingwithDogswithDisabilities/  
3. Dr Paul Freeman's lecture at Navigating DM & Disc Disease: https://livingwithdogswithdisabilities.thinkific.com/courses/replays-2024-navdmandivdd 
4. Find a Canine Rehab Therapist (Canada only):  Animal Rehab Division: https://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/animal-rehabilitation/ 
5. Find a Certified Canine Rehab Therapist: Canine Rehab Institute: https://www.caninerehabinstitute.com/certifications/certified-canine-rehabilitation-therapist-ccrt-certification 
6. Find a Certified Canine Rehab Practitioner: University of Tennessee Canine Rehab: https://www.utvetrehab.com/canine-rehab-ccrp/ccrp-practitioners/ 

Thanks for listening! 

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