https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef Small Animal rehab en-us 2017-09-28 08:35:14 UTC 2017-09-30 13:48:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191991323 Causes
Acute rupture: severe twisting of the ligament 
chronic rupture: this normally occurs in older animals when the ligaments have deteriated 

Symptoms
Difficulties rising and sitting 
truoble jumping
decrease in enevergy and activity level
limping

Treatment 
Surgery - aim to replace the dificent ligament 
Hydro therapy

Common Breeds
Akita
Labrador retrevier 
chesapeake bay retriver 
Mastiff
Newfoundland
Rottwelier
Saint Bernard
Staffordshire terrier

]]> 2017-09-28 10:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191991323 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191991573 causes; the exact cause of this condition is unknown. although, a blood supply issue to the head on the femur bone is usually seen in dogs suffering the disease.
symptoms; lameness, pain when moving the hip joint, wasting of thigh muscles on affected limbs, not being able to put the limb on the ground (carrying)
treatment: pain killers can be prescribed as well as ice packs, which are placed on the hip joint. veterinary surgeons usually perferm surgery, which is followed by physiotherapy. 
breeds commonly affected; yorkshire terrier, westie, border terrier, dashunds and manchester terriers ]]> 2017-09-28 10:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191991573 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191991672 Causes:
* Genetic susceptibility
* Rapid weight gain and obesity
* Nutritional factors
* Pelvic muscle mass

Symptoms:
* Decreased activity
* Difficulty rising
* Reluctance to run, jump, climb stairs
* Narrow stance in the hind limbs
* Pain in joints

Treatment:
* Physio therapy - swimming
* Weight control
* TPO surgery (for dogs less than a year old)
* Hip replacement (for older dogs)
* Anti-inflammatory drugs

Breeds commonly affected:
* Bulldogs
* Mastiffs
* American staffordshire terriers
* St. Bernads
* Retrievers
* Rottweilers
* Pugs
* French bulldogs]]> 2017-09-28 10:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191991672 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191991689 Causes: The leading cause of fractures is trauma. 
Vehicular Trauma
Play and exercise
Sports
Underlying disease
Diet
Bone Cancer
Inherited Collagen Defect

Symptoms: The dog is not putting pressure on where the fracture is.
the dog is crying/whining,
there is swelling,
grinding or popping sounds of bones.

Treatment: treatments depend on how severe the fracture is.
Mild fractures might heal on its own, otherwise hydrotherapy and pysiotherapy might be recommended.
The fracture might have to be pinned.
More severe fractures might require surgical treatment.

Breeds most commonly affected: all breeds of dogs can get fractures. Older dogs might be prone because of brittle bones. Younger dogs/puppies might be affected as they are so active. Smaller dogs can be affected by fractures because they can be easily trodden on.

]]> 2017-09-28 10:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191991689 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191991888 causes: 
any forceful impact such as jumping and landing can cause one or more discs to burst the inner martials to press on the spinal cord.

treatment: 
drugs such as steroids and anti-inflammatories.

symptoms:
-unwillingness to jump
-pain and weakness in raer legs
-crying out in pain 
-anxious behavior
-muscle spasms over back or neck
-hunched back or neck with tense muscles 

Breeds commonly affected:
-Dachshunds
-bulldogs
-french bulldogs
-corgi
-pug
-basset hounds
-pekingese
-shih tzus
-beagles
cavalier king charles spaniels.



]]> 2017-09-28 10:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191991888 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191992222 Causes: 
sudden blockage of blood a blood vessel to an area of the spinal chord.
Symptoms:
weakness, paralasis, monopaesis, hemi-peresis.
treatment:
Non surgical treatments, supportive nursing  care, 
physiotherapy.
Breeds affected: 
Injury is caused by sudden movement causing blockage. so any breed can be affected.]]> 2017-09-28 10:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191992222 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191992554 2017-09-28 10:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191992554 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191992561 Causes:
Traumatic injury to the knee,Dislocation,Genetics.
Symptoms: lameness,abnormal hindlimb movement,pain or discomfort.
Treatment: hydrotherapy, physiotherapy and orthopaedic treatment.
Commonly affected breeds: Yorkshire terrier, Pomeranian, chihuahua and Boston terrier.

]]> 2017-09-28 10:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191992561 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191992710
Causes:
-Abnormal development of the hip or elbow.
-Dislocation of the kneecap or shoulder.
-Ostechondritis dissecans

Symptoms:
-Decreased level of activity
-Occasional lameness
-Stiff movement that worsens over time.

Treatment:
-Surgery
-Physiotherapy
-Cold and heat therapy for the pain
-Hydrotherapy

Breeds commonly affected:
-Large breeds
-Athletic or working breeds]]> 2017-09-28 10:09:22 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191992710 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191993145 Causes: excess proteins such as calcium and calories; this especially occurs in Great Danes

Symptoms:
Strange wobbly gait
Neck pain, stiffness
Weakness
Weak front limbs
Possibly unable to walk

Treatment:

Checking your dog's medical history and doing standard medical tests such as a blood chemical profile, complete blood count and urinalysis

Breeds commonly affected:
50% are Doberman pinschers
Weimaraner, great danes, rottweiler and dalmations. However any dog can be affected.]]> 2017-09-28 10:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191993145 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191993383 Causes: Traumatic injury to back , degenerative disc displacement , old age and repetitive micro trauma.
Symptoms: behaviour changes, stiffness , restricted motion , pain , disks can be felt.
Treatment: physical therapy, hydrotherapy and osteotherapy.
Common affected breeds: Large breed dogs, old aged or middle aged dogs, Laborador, Rottweiler and Boxer]]> 2017-09-28 10:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191993383 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191994002
Causes:
-Genetic mutation in a gene coding for superoxide dismutase.

Symptoms:
-Non-painful and subtle weakness of one hind limb.
-Dragging of paws
-Crossing of hind limbs when walking.
-Fallng over when cornering.

Treatment:
-Acupuncture
-Exercise
-Hydrotherapy
-Walks

Breeds commonly affected:
-German shehpards
-Boxers
-Corgis
-Golden retriever
-Pug

]]> 2017-09-28 10:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/191994002 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192071775
causes:
it can be congenital (from birth)or it can be can be aquired by an injury to the knee

symptoms:
the animals will exhibit prolonged abnormal hindlimb movement, such as limping, skipping or sudden lameness.

treatment:
surgically recommended for dogs with intermittent or permenante lameness 

breeds commonly affected 
small dogs eg
-boston and Yorkshire terrier 
-Chihuahuas 
-Pomeranians 
-miniature poodles
  



]]> 2017-09-28 13:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192071775 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192071833 Causes:
- Simple wear and tear
Traumatic cause to the leg e.g. car accident
-Low energy injury to the disc that progress with time.
-Inflammation
-Abnormal micro-notion instability

Symptons:
-Pain that is centred on the lower back, although it can be radiate to the hips and legs.
-Numbness in the legs, difficulty walking
-Nerve root pain.

Treatment:
-Exercise and physical therapy
-Medication to control inflammation and pain.
-Surgery is considered when it is not relieved over six months.

Breeds Commonly Affected:
-Bulldogs
-Bassett hands
-Corgis
-Pugs
-Spaniels
-Poodles
-German Shepherds 
-Labrador retrievers 
As well as Obese dogs.]]> 2017-09-28 13:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192071833 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192071893 Causes;
-Tearing of the Cranial Cruciate ligament.
-Rear leg lameness degenerative
-joint disease

Symptoms:
-trouble jumping
-difficulty rising from  sit
-decreased activity level
-lameness
-popping noises

Treatment:  
-Extra copsular structure stability
-anti inflammation 
-custom brace

Breeds  Commonly affected: 
-large dogs breeds such as 
Labrador retriever
husky
New foundland 
Bull mastiff ]]> 2017-09-28 13:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192071893 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192072469 causes: 
- trauma 
-abnormal wear on joint
- obesity 
- age 
- loosness of joints 

symptoms:
- possible decreased activity lessens 
-  stiff gait which worsens over time.
- pain when moving 

treatment:
- intreatable, but symptoms/pain can be managed.
- the advacment of the disease can be slowed.
- physiotherapy can help to strengthen muscles.
- modify diet 

breeds commonly affected: 
great danes and dogs taht are prone to obisity.  

]]> 2017-09-28 13:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192072469 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192072675 cc]]> 2017-09-28 13:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192072675 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192072886 Symptoms include - the dog will wobble and have an un-cordinated gait, as well as having a tendinceyy to stumble. 
Breeds commonly affected - Larger breeds such as Great Danes, or Doberman Pinchers.
Causes - Wobblers Syndrome is primeraly genetic, however dietary factors may contriibute. 
Treatment -  The treatment of Wobblers Syndrome depends on the cause and the severity, as well as the suspected duration of the spinal cord depression.  Some of the treatments include - painkillers, anti-inflamatories, regualr checkups, and acupunture. ]]> 2017-09-28 13:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192072886 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192073761 Causes 
Femur that doesn't fit in the pelvic socket. 
Poorly developed muscles through over breeding.
Body Mass Index (BMI) 

Symptoms 
Crippling 
lameness 
arthritis 
lack of coordination in back legs 
difficulty lying down and getting back up
resistance to run and jump

Treatment 
Non surgical= weight management, medications 
Surgical= remove ball part of the joint to help them form a false joint (better for smaller dogs)

Breeds commonly affected 
Larger breeds,  whippet, great dane, german shepherd. 
smaller breeds such as pugs and staffies. ]]> 2017-09-28 13:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192073761 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192073769
CAUSES : the exact cause of the condition is unknown, through blood supply issues to  the femoral head  are usually seen in dogs 

TREATMENT: some cases are best treated by rest as well as  pain killer and  cold pacing help in treating lameness . surgery can also be  an option to exersice affected femur bone head and neck followed by vigerous exersice and  physiotherapy 
SYMPTOMS: lameness carrying of affected limbs , pain when moving hip joint and of thigh muscles on affected limbs 
BREEDS AFFECTED: it is commonly  seenin miniture or toy breeds and has a genetic basis in manchester terrriers . dogs aged 5 to 8 months is when the symptoms of the disease start showing  ]]> 2017-09-28 13:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192073769 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192074420 Cause
Jumping of high places
getting run over
fighting

symptoms
Not being able to walk

Treatments
realinment of the fracture 

Breed commonly affected
All]]> 2017-09-28 13:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192074420 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192077773
causes:
it is a progressive disease of the spinal chord. it occurs in older dogs aged 8-14

symptoms:
the dog will become unsteady easily knuckle over or even drag thir feet when walking. the limbs will become weak, their legs will buckle causing the dog to have trouble standing

treatment:
acupuncture
exercise 
hydrotherapy 
walks  

breeds commonly affected:
any breed but mainly pure breed dogs  

]]> 2017-09-28 14:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192077773 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192079767 causes:
- Back pain
symptoms:
- neck stiffness
- headache 
-pain
treatment:
- therapy
- cervical (neck)
- theraci (mid back)
- lumber (low back) 
breeds commonly affected:
- no breed ]]> 2017-09-28 14:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192079767 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192083493 causes:
- Growth distbances in the elbow joints 
symptoms:
- front leg lameness
- pain  in the elbow 
Treatment:
- surgery ca eliminate the cause completely
breeds commonly affected:
- large dogs ( Labrador retrievers, Chow Chows, German Shepard ]]> 2017-09-28 14:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192083493 https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192674894 This case study focuses on an injured horse. The normal pain relief wasn't working in the amount of time given for it to respond.
By using the Premier Equine Magnetic rug the time of recovery was reduced to 24 hours, whilst still using some form of pain relieving medication, the horse  was no longer in distress.
Also, when the vets reviewed the speed of the recovery, they were amazed at the results; they started suggesting the Equine Magnetic rug/ magnetic therapy to horses after injury or surgery]]> 2017-09-30 13:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_weldon/iy9jebjijoef/wish/192674894