Exercise therapy for managing OAFebruary 23, 2026Veterinarians have a host of therapeutic options for their patients suffering from OA, including oral medications, targeted joint injections, supplements, weight management, as well as modalities, such as shockwave therapy or photobiomodulation, and acupuncture. Each therapy consideration has its unique advantages and precautions. However, when reflecting on the many beneficial effects of exercise in patients with joint pain, it is easy to see why our profession should promote it as a primary intervention.
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What does the evidence say about feline fitness and dog aerobics?February 1, 2022From the perspective of basic physiologic principles, there is no reason dogs should not benefit from exercise just as humans and other animals do.
Four ways we can stay healthy (so we can die with our boots on... if we want to)March 16, 2021Being a veterinary professional in a clinical setting is more physically demanding than we tend to think, regardless of our species of choice.
Obesity epidemic swells with pandemicOctober 6, 2020While pudgy pets have been a persistent problem for years, the pandemic certainly hasn’t made things any easier.
Keep dogs moving amid COVID-19 pandemicMarch 18, 2020The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has disturbed the daily routines of individuals around the world, and pets are no exception.
Rehabilitation: An avenue for clinic growthJanuary 15, 2019General veterinary practices looking to add services might do well to consider animal rehabilitation.
Confronting the obesity epidemicAugust 22, 2018Pet obesity is on the rise, although really, that probably isn’t a surprise to most veterinarians since the number of conference sessions, scientific studies, and therapeutic diets addressing this issue are increasing exponentially.
