Archive for the ‘TPLO’ Category

Why Rehab a TPLO Repair, Anyway?

Monday, November 30th, 2009

After spending thousands of dollars on a TPLO surgery to repair your dog’s bum knee, why spend more money on post-operative rehab therapy?  Find out tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1st, at 1pm Pacific time at http://specialpetsspecialneeds.com or download later from iTunes (search Scout’s House).

Where to Find a Rehab Therapy Center for Your Pet

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

As promised, here are two links to help you find a physical rehabilitation therapy center for your dog or cat:

Canine Rehab Institute:  http://www.caninerehabinstitute.com/Find_A_Therapist.html

David Levine at the University of Tennessee:  http://www.utc.edu/Faculty/David-Levine/Veterinary.HTM#Clinics

Episode 10-You Ask, We Answer

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

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Join us for today’s show where we’ll answer the questions we’ve been receiving about some of the topics we’ve covered in Special Pets, Special Needs.  This is also a great chance to ask questions you have–or to just share your insights about living with a special needs dog or cat.  Tune in today, October 20th, at 1PM Pacific time at http://www.specialpetsspecialneeds.com.  We’d love to hear from you.

Episode 9 – Beyond the TPLO: A New Surgical Option For Canine Knee Surgery

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Join us on October 13th at our new time, 1 PM Pacific, when Dr. James Cook, Professor of VeterinaryMedicine and Surgery at the University of Missouri, joins us to talk about the new “Tightrope” surgery he developed for repairing dogs’ knees–a surgery that could make the TPLO a thing of the past.

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Episode 8 – How to Talk to Your Veterinarian About Your Special Needs Pets

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Nancy Kay, DACVIM, VCA Animal Care Center in Rohnert Park, CA, and the author of Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life

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Episode 7 What is Rehab Therapy and Can It Help Your Special Needs Dog or Cat?

Monday, September 14th, 2009

If you’ve heard about “physical therapy for animals” and wondered if it might help your special needs pet, don’t miss this show.  Scout’s House Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Krista Niebaum, MPT, CCRT, will talk about what exactly rehab therapy is and what animal illnesses, diseases, and conditions it can help.  Tuesday, September 15th, at 11am Pacific time at http://www.specialpetsspecialneeds.com.