Many every day movements using every day surroundings can become exercise that can profoundly impact your dog's performance, quality of life, and longevity. Bobbie Lyons, CCFT, KPA CTP, Cert CF, describes just how easy it can be. However, we need to first observe what our dog is doing repetitively - the patterns of posture and movement that may not be ideal and contribute to injury - and then know what to do to address these issues. Contrary to popular belief, increasing your pet's confidence, building their strength, enhancing their balance, and probably most importantly, cluing them into where their feet are, especially those hind feet, can take as little as 15 minutes 3 times per week. So no excuses, let's do this!!!

Find Bobbie Lyons at Pawsitive Performance and Bobbie Lyons Canine Campus.

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Did you know that a pet pig has the intelligence of a 3-year old child, can be easily litter-box trained, is affectionate and craves companionship, and that the pig's primary senses are smell and taste? These are merely some of the fun facts that Susan Armstrong-Magidson of Ross Mill Farm and Pig Placement Network shares with us from over 33 years of experience raising and caring for pet pigs. The very same qualities that make a pig endearing can also lead to challenges resulting in many pigs being surrendered. They are not agile and should not be required to negotiate stairs. They are prey animals that frighten easily. They are difficult to transport, find proper veterinary care for and victims of zoning. So do your homework before getting a pet pig and if/when you are ready, remember to adopt, not shop. The pigs need you!

As Susan Armstong-Magidson says, "Pigs are not like dogs. Pigs are not like cats. Pigs are just like pigs!!!"

For more information about pet pigs, the Pig Placement Network, or to contact Susan, go to PigPlacementNetwork.org

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MedcoVet (show sponsor) Luma - advanced red-light therapy therapy that puts healing in the hands of the pet owner in the comfort of home!

Use Promo Code PETPOD22, to receive discounts from our affiliates!
Ruff Ramp - a safe alternative to stairs. You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10%.
Dr. Buzby’s - The Senior Dog Company – Toe grips to prevent slipping, Encore Mobility joint supplement, and Brain Boost cognitive supplement.
You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10% from your first order.
Extra love – use this link and the entire 20% goes to support our show!
Calm & Cozy Cat Wrap - a must-have for cat owners and vet pros working with cats! Use PETPOD22 for $5 off your order.
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When your dog exhibits signs of stress, did you know that pain could be the trigger? If pain is left untreated, the signs of stress can escalate into aggression. Many of us are not aware of these early signs and even if we are, we certainly may not attribute them to pain, but perhaps some other factor like fear or displeasure. Ran Courant-Morgan, M.S., Behavior Analysis, and Stephanie Keesey-Phelan, Ph.D., Behavior Analysis, of The Dog Behavior Institute in Boston educate us about signs of pain and how these signs might manifest behaviorally with evidence-based, data-driven information and a variety of anecdotal examples. It always pays to explore if pain is at the root of changes in behavior. By addressing any pain, not only will your pup feel better, they will behave better!

Check out these resources:
The Ladder of Aggression
Doggie Language by Lili Chin
The Dog Behavior Institute
Follow on Facebook and Instagram @TheDogBehaviorInstitute.

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VitalVet.org, a platform for all things related to pet rehab - product information, education, and resources abound!

MedcoVet (show sponsor) Luma - advanced red-light therapy therapy that puts healing in the hands of the pet owner in the comfort of home!

Use Promo Code PETPOD22, to receive discounts from our affiliates!
Ruff Ramp - a safe alternative to stairs. You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10%.
Dr. Buzby’s - The Senior Dog Company – Toe grips to prevent slipping, Encore Mobility joint supplement, and Brain Boost cognitive supplement.
You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10% from your first order.
Extra love – use this link and the entire 20% goes to support our show!
Calm & Cozy Cat Wrap - a must-have for cat owners and vet pros working with cats! Use PETPOD22 for $5 off your order.
HedzUpPets Watercollars – save your dog from drowning around any body of water...

Your young dog starts limping on his front leg; there was no injury that you know of. You bring your pup to the vet and the doctor tells you it could be elbow dysplasia. Now what? Listen to veterinary radiologist, Dr. Marjorie McMillan, DVM, ACVR, CCRP, explain what elbow dysplasia is, how it's diagnosed, and the various treatment options. This is a condition in a complex joint that needs to be addressed in order for your pet to have the comfort and quality of life it deserves. If you want to know what elbow dysplasia might feel like, it is analogous to having a rock in your shoe that you feel with every step. Ouch!

You can find Dr. McMillan at Windhover Veterinary Center.

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MedcoVet (show sponsor) Luma - advanced red-light therapy therapy that puts healing in the hands of the pet owner in the comfort of home!

Use Promo Code PETPOD22, to receive discounts from our affiliates!
Ruff Ramp - a safe alternative to stairs. You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10%.
Dr. Buzby’s - The Senior Dog Company – Toe grips to prevent slipping, Encore Mobility joint supplement, and Brain Boost cognitive supplement.
You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10% from your first order.
Extra love – use this link and the entire 20% goes to support our show!
Calm & Cozy Cat Wrap - a must-have for cat owners and vet pros working with cats! Use PETPOD22 for $5 off your order.
HedzUpPets Watercollars – save your dog from drowning around any body of water...

Patty Ramirez is not your average pet owner. Patty took something potentially devastating and turned it into something positive. She lost her dog, Gideon, to lymphoma. Then she adopted Zeke, an anxious, deaf Boxer, who helped Patty not only learn the importance of checking her pups for lumps and bumps when she found a mast cell tumor on him, but also to pay it forward with a public campaign to remind other pet parents to do the same. Patty's goal is to save lives. Now after you listen to this show (or watch it on YouTube) go check your own pet's lumps and bumps. It just  might save your own pet's life!

Find Patty on Instagram @ Zeke_and_Zella
To learn more about "Dr. Sue Cancer Vet" go to:
https://guardianveterinaryspecialists.com/specialist/dr-sue-ettinger/
Click here for The National Canine Cancer Foundation 

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VitalVet.org, a platform for all things related to pet rehab - product information, education, and resources abound!

MedcoVet (show sponsor) Luma - advanced red-light therapy therapy that puts healing in the hands of the pet owner in the comfort of home!

Use Promo Code PETPOD22, to receive discounts from our affiliates!
Ruff Ramp - a safe alternative to stairs. You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10%.
Dr. Buzby’s - The Senior Dog Company – Toe grips to prevent slipping, Encore Mobility joint supplement, and Brain Boost cognitive supplement.
You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10% from your first order.
Extra love – use this link and the entire 20% goes to support our show!
Calm & Cozy Cat Wrap - a must-have for cat owners and vet pros working with cats! Use PETPOD22 for $5 off your order.
HedzUpPets Watercollars – save your dog from drowning around any body of water...

Listen to Cathy and Chris as they pounce into the world of cat physical rehabilitation. Discussing everything from recognizing when your feline friend may be in pain to  rehabilitation tips and tricks to modifying your cats living environment.  This episode is sure to get you purring about all the pawsitive measures you can take to ensure your cat is not only comfortable, but also embracing life to its fullest.

Click the following links to help you determine if your furry feline companion is painful.
Cat facial expressions as an indicator of pain.
How to tell if your cat is in pain.
Glasgow Pain Scale - validated for cats.

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VitalVet.org, a platform for all things related to pet rehab - product information, education, and resources abound!

MedcoVet (show sponsor) Luma - advanced red-light therapy therapy that puts healing in the hands of the pet owner in the comfort of home!

Use Promo Code PETPOD22, to receive discounts from our affiliates!
Ruff Ramp - a safe alternative to stairs. You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10%.
Dr. Buzby’s - The Senior Dog Company – Toe grips to prevent slipping, Encore Mobility joint supplement, and Brain Boost cognitive supplement.
You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10% from your first order.
Extra love – use this link and the entire 20% goes to support our show!
Calm & Cozy Cat Wrap - a must-have for cat owners and vet pros working with cats! Use PETPOD22 for $5 off your order.
HedzUpPets Watercollars – save your dog from drowning around any body of water...

Very common in toy breed dogs, but occurring ever more frequently in large breeds such as Labs, is a condition called patellar luxation, also known as a kneecap dislocation. Listen as Karen Pastor, DVM, DACVS, explains why patella luxation occurs, how it's diagnosed, and how to treat it, both surgically and conservatively. Have you ever noticed your  dog "skip" when walking?  This is a tell-tell sign of a luxating patella and something that should not be dismissed. Don't skip what you kneed to know!

Click here to learn more about Dr. Pastor and Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital.

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VitalVet.org, a platform for all things related to pet rehab - product information, education, and resources abound!

MedcoVet (show sponsor) Luma - advanced red-light therapy therapy that puts healing in the hands of the pet owner in the comfort of home!

Use Promo Code PETPOD22, to receive discounts from our affiliates!
Ruff Ramp - a safe alternative to stairs. You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10%.
Dr. Buzby’s - The Senior Dog Company – Toe grips to prevent slipping, Encore Mobility joint supplement, and Brain Boost cognitive supplement.
You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10% from your first order.
Extra love – use this link and the entire 20% goes to support our show!
Calm & Cozy Cat Wrap - a must-have for cat owners and vet pros working with cats! Use PETPOD22 for $5 off your order.
HedzUpPets Watercollars – save your dog from drowning around any body of water...

The Calm & Cozy Cat Wrap is a game changer. It’s an extra needed set of hands if you work with cats and kittens. Invented by veterinarian, Surell Levine, VMD, CEO, to make vet visits easier for cats, this unique and effective wrap holds our feline friends in a calming hug while allowing special access points for common procedures and nail trims. It also has a plethora of benefits for cat owners providing similar care at home. With a safety-first mindset, the Calm & Cozy Cat Wrap allows for thorough exams and treatments with expediency and efficiency while decreasing stress for ALL involved - the cat (without the potential need for drugs,) the owner, and the vet. Listen to learn what this patented wrap can do for you!
 
Check out Calm & Cozy Cat Wrap for more information, testimonials, tutorials, and the many uses of this investment in your cats comfort and health and to purchase.

Veterinary professionals may purchase this revolutionary wrap at Covetrus.com.

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VitalVet.org, a platform for all things related to pet rehab - product information, education, and resources abound!

MedcoVet (show sponsor) Luma - advanced red-light therapy therapy that puts healing in the hands of the pet owner in the comfort of home!

Use Promo Code PETPOD22, to receive discounts from our affiliates!
Ruff Ramp - a safe alternative to stairs. You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10%.
Dr. Buzby’s - The Senior Dog Company – Toe grips to prevent slipping, Encore Mobility joint supplement, and Brain Boost cognitive supplement.
You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10% from your first order.
Extra love – use this link and the entire 20% goes to support our show!
Calm & Cozy Cat Wrap - a must-have for cat owners and vet pros working with cats! Use PETPOD22 for $5 off your order.
HedzUpPets Watercollars – save your dog from drowning around any body of water...

Have your ever seen a dog dragging their foot? Heard them scraping their nails? Or even witnessed them actually standing or walking on the tops of their feet? Listen to Cathy and Chris talk about knuckling - what is it, why it happens, and what to do about it. This episode focuses on anti-knuckling devices - maybe something you've never considered, but should know about if you have a dog - or cat. They cover everything from anti-knuckling devices themselves to exercises to help arm you with the knowledge you need to prevent wounds, re-train your dogs gait, and promote the independence they deserve when up and moving.

Click here for information on the variety of anti-knuckling and anti-dragging products available.
Go to Vital Vet for one stop shopping on everything rehab, including products such as anti-knuckling and anti-dragging devices.
Click here for the OrthoPets Toe-up Device with Boot. 

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VitalVet.org, a platform for all things related to pet rehab - product information, education, and resources abound!

MedcoVet (show sponsor) Luma - advanced red-light therapy therapy that puts healing in the hands of the pet owner in the comfort of home!

Use Promo Code PETPOD22, to receive discounts from our affiliates!
Ruff Ramp - a safe alternative to stairs. You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10%.
Dr. Buzby’s - The Senior Dog Company – Toe grips to prevent slipping, Encore Mobility joint supplement, and Brain Boost cognitive supplement.
You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10% from your first order.
Extra love – use this link and the entire 20% goes to support our show!
Calm & Cozy Cat Wrap - a must-have for cat owners and vet pros working with cats! Use PETPOD22 for $5 off your order.
HedzUpPets Watercollars – save your dog from drowning around any body of water...

Cathy and Chris pick the brain of Diane Dewberry about flower essences and how they are used to rid our pets of emotional trauma and bring them back into balance. Safe for ALL animals, including people, learn how these gentle, yet powerful, essences may help your pets with such things as anxiety, grief, and behavioral issues.

• What are flower essences and how are they used?
• What conditions are commonly treated with flower essences?
• How are flower essences administered and dosed? 
• How does one choose which flower essences to administer?
• How long does it take to get results?
• How do we know if it's working?

To find Diane Dewberry and her e-book on flower essences go to HealthyAnimalHealing.com
Other resources about flower essences can be found at:
Bach Flower Remedies
FES (Flower Essence Services) Flowers
Alaskan Essences
Delta Gardens Flower Essences
Green Hope Farm Flower Essences

Disclaimer

VitalVet.org, a platform for all things related to pet rehab - product information, education, and resources abound!

MedcoVet (show sponsor) Luma - advanced red-light therapy therapy that puts healing in the hands of the pet owner in the comfort of home!

Use Promo Code PETPOD22, to receive discounts from our affiliates!
Ruff Ramp - a safe alternative to stairs. You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10%.
Dr. Buzby’s - The Senior Dog Company – Toe grips to prevent slipping, Encore Mobility joint supplement, and Brain Boost cognitive supplement.
You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10% from your first order.
Extra love – use this link and the entire 20% goes to support our show!
Calm & Cozy Cat Wrap - a must-have for cat owners and vet pros working with cats! Use PETPOD22 for $5 off your order.
HedzUpPets Watercollars – save your dog from drowning around any body of water...