Scientific Articles

Rehabilitation for the older patient – especially for those with osteoarthritis – should incorporate a holistic approach that includes nutrition and environmental factors in order to ensure that our geriatric pets can get the most out of life.

Older dogs and those with orthopedic and neurological conditions often suffer from impaired balance and poor postural stability; balance exercises are an integral part of any rehabilitation program for such patients, and can be a key part in facilitating a better quality of life.

Most pets with cancer will benefit from rehabilitation at some stage of their disease, and early recognition and implementation of supportive treatment can have a positive impact on quality of life and survival.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) results in reduced longevity and quality of life, and early detection allows implementation of therapies that delay its progression; this paper discusses how common CKD may be in asymptomatic cats.

Physical rehabilitation plays a crucial role in the recovery of patients with orthopedic, neurologic, and geriatric conditions. This paper explores various aspects of an impactful rehabilitation plan while identifying how veterinary technicians/nurses can play a role in the patient’s journey and well-being.

Are clinicians good at identifying osteoarthritis in dogs? Do we have preconceived ideas about it? This article challenges our understanding of the disease.

The old dog that presents with a chronic cough can offer a number of diagnostic possibilities, as Lynelle Johnson describes here

OA in cats remains underdiagnosed and undertreated, despite its widespread prevalence; this paper looks at how we can surmount the challenge of early diagnosis, leading to better treatment interventions.

The first step in detecting oral disease is to perform an initial oral examination in the awake animal. However, in order to thoroughly detect disease a complete oral examination must be performed under general anesthesia.