Episodes

  • 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 arthritisSigns of arthritic pain in a young dog versus a senior dogRisk factors for arthritisAcknowledgement of the emotional toll on pet owners anPractical 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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  • 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 )

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    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.

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  • 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) isStages of OAWhether or not your dog is at riskHow to recognize the subtle behavior and mobility changes that indicate painHow to slow disease progression at various stagesInterventions at various stage of disease to improve your dog’s mobilityDiet, exercise, and alternative treatment optionsProfessional 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.ukCARE )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

  • 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 laxityCruciate 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:

    Join us live on June 5th at 1pm EST on Facebook @upwarddogrehab (post your question before the live) https://www.facebook.com/share/CyvCPVa5QujfnbVw/ Email us by midnight June 4th using the email address [email protected] 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! [email protected]

    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!

  • 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 injuriesHow poor blood supply, exacerbated by NSAIDs, is a contributor to disease progressionThe physiological possibilities of healing these conditionsInsight 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

  • 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

    Check out the video of Ep #1 on YouTube! https://youtu.be/EoxoH8qUKis Join Living with Dogs with Disabilities on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/LivingwithDogswithDisabilities/ Dr Paul Freeman's lecture at Navigating DM & Disc Disease: https://livingwithdogswithdisabilities.thinkific.com/courses/replays-2024-navdmandivdd Find a Canine Rehab Therapist (Canada only): Animal Rehab Division: https://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/animal-rehabilitation/ Find a Certified Canine Rehab Therapist: Canine Rehab Institute: https://www.caninerehabinstitute.com/certifications/certified-canine-rehabilitation-therapist-ccrt-certification 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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  • Introducing Dogs That Can! In this podcast trailer, Sarah, host and canine rehab therapist:* Introduces this podcast and what its all about and how its professional content is designed for the pet parent* Shares a little of what you can do to help your dog get back on their feet again after injury or illness* Features some of the incredible leaders in canine rehab and wellness that will be sharing their knowledge with us in future episodes!

    RESOURCES

    1. Visit us at Upward Dog Rehab & Wellness: https://upwarddogrehab.com/

    2. Join us in Living with Dogs with Disabilities Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivingwithDogswithDisabilities/

    Thanks for listening!

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