Category Archives: Animal Assisted Therapy

Get Your Old Arthritic Pet In and Out of the Car

As pets’ get older they may have trouble jumping in and out of the car. Sometimes we try and help but we can end up hurting them as its difficult to get ones hands underneath them and give support in the right places. Harnesses designed specifically for aiding pets in and out of cars can [Read More…]

5 Reasons Your Pet Needs Shoes or Socks

1)      If you have slippery floors eg wood, tiles, laminate. In older dogs with muscle weakness or arthritis the tread on the shoes helps with grip and gives them a lot more confidence when walking Postoperatively: when we don’t want them to slip and injure themselves or damage the surgical site. Neurological cases: eg  disc [Read More…]

Living with Arthritis. How can you help make your pets’ life a little easier

Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis in animals. Over time, the cartilage that cushions the joints starts wearing away until the subchondral bone gets exposed. Inflammatory mediators get released into the joint causing inflammation and pain. Even with treatment, arthritis makes it difficult for your pet to deal [Read More…]