Tips for Managing Arthritis in Dogs
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- Опубліковано 4 чер 2022
- Arthritis is common in dogs and it can have a huge impact on their quality of life. We see many Staffy’s at the centre suffering from this condition. Nugget is a senior Staffordshire Bull Terrier who has multi-joint arthritis. His owners were looking for more ways to support him so they reached out to me for help in his management. Nugget has responded really well to a multimodal approach consisting of manual therapy, dry needling and exercise therapy. This video gives you an inside into his assessment, treatment and home exercise plan. Maintenance of strength is a huge part of keeping senior dogs mobile and happy whilst living with osteoarthritis. Engaging in specific exercises that are appropriate for your dog will give them the best chance to live a long happy life despite their arthritis. Join the pack and be a part of The Dog Wellness Centre community.Find out more about The Dog Wellness Centrewww.thedogwellnesscentre.com.au Join our community on Instagram - / follow us on Facebook - / thedogwellnesscentre
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Thank you for making this video. Mi dog (she's 12) was diagnosed with artrithis. Your video is so helpful. I'm really trying to do my best for her. 😢
Mine is 12 too and also struggling with hip arthritis 😢. I’m so sorry your dog has it too! I hope we can find relief for them 🥺♥️
Thanks so much for this, exactly what Ive been after. ❤
Thank you! I love all the videos you post, they are so helpful!!
Thank you for your support. We post more helpful tips on our instagram if you're interested @thedogwellnesscentre
Based on the transcript, the speaker, who is a veterinary professional, performs several treatments and assessments on Nugget, a dog suffering from severe multi-joint arthritis. Here's a breakdown of what she does:
1. **Assessment:** She starts by assessing Nugget's whole body. This includes a neurological exam to check his reflexes, assessing the range of motion in all the joints of his hind limbs, and evaluating his muscle mass and tone.
2. **Palpation:** She palpates Nugget's spinal muscles to check for soreness. In the video, she notes that the spinal muscles are twitching a lot when she palpates them, indicating soreness.
3. **Massage:** She massages different parts of Nugget's body. This includes the tricep muscle group, the front of the chest to release the pectoral muscles, and up the scapula to the tips of the shoulder blades. She also massages the large muscle groups in the hind limbs, starting with the teals and lumbar epaxials, then working on the hamstrings, back to the gluteals, and finally releasing the quads and hip flexors.
4. **Spinal Adjustments:** She performs spinal adjustments in Nugget's thoracic spine to help maintain flexibility. This is done to help manage Nugget's arthritis and allow him more freedom of movement throughout his whole body.
5. **Lumbar Spine Release:** She focuses on the lumbar spine release to help Nugget during position changes such as sitting and getting up from lying down.
6. **Dorsal, Ventral, and Rotation Mobilizations:** She performs a variety of these mobilizations which have been really important in managing Nugget's arthritis.
7. **Home Exercise Program:** Although this is not something she does to Nugget directly, she guides Nugget's owners in implementing a home exercise program. This program includes raised poles for maintaining range of motion, lateral work for shoulder strength, weight transfers, and flexibility through the ribcage and thoracic spine.
Good to see some in-depth content. Well done
Thanks for the support, we hope these videos help owners to understand how to spot and deal with their dogs pain
Thanks Pearl (and the team at the Dog Wellness Centre) 👍🙏👏🐾
As the owner of a 13 yo Labrador, these videos are very helpful and a good reminder ❤️
Thank you, your Labs will appreciate you learning and implementing these to help ease their pain and age gradually
Great work Pearl! Nugget and his paw-rents are very thankful to have you on our team x
Thanks Emma, you guys work so hard on little Nugget and we love seeing the dedication and progress
Is Anotol a pain killer?
Omg he/she is so adorable
Yes!!!!
It's so stupid, but none of the videos I've seen so far add a little guy shaped like mine. Thank you for this video itself me help Henlo.
Happy that our videos can help you, hopefully we post a doggy shaped like yours soon
Dammit man!!!
thanks for the video! After discovering drops with nutrients, Lola is back to being like a puppy. She is full of life and so happy. We are only a few weeks using these nutrients and I really believe it is the best thing I have ever done for her. I left a video on my channel talking about the product I am using on my puppy.
A good joint supplement can definitely help dogs feel better and we often hear things like 'they're acting like puppies again'
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Thank you for this its so helpful! We have a dog with Arthritis and it can be really difficult to know what to do! We now use Antinol and its been really life changing for our dogs !
Glad it was helpful! Wishing your dog with arthritis well on that journey 🐾❤️
What brand of Antinol you giving to your dog? Thank you!
how much does your dog weigh? what dosage do you give?
I would expect that diet would be included in this "multimodal" approach. Is Nugget eating a healthy diet or is he getting a highly processed inflammatory doggie junk-food regimen? This is a crucial factor.
Since I've been feeding farmina and ziwipeak both chicken my dog has not been holding up his weak leg as much. Before he was holding his weak leg up like 85% of the time.....now it's dramatically reduced to 50% of the time. I hope he keeps improving w/ this new food.
Wow thats a great improvement!! a good diet certainly does help. Good luck for the rest of your journey
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Where can I find a place that does this in my area? My poor baby needs it 😢
1. **Introduction to Nugget's case** - The speaker, a veterinary professional, introduces Nugget, a dog suffering from severe multi-joint arthritis, a condition that affects the dog's quality of life and movement. (Source: Veterinary professional)
2. **Previous management attempts** - Nugget's parents had tried the usual veterinary approach, which involved monthly injections and natural supplements, but they were still struggling to manage his condition, especially in colder weather. (Source: Veterinary professional)
3. **Multi-system approach** - The speaker's center uses a multi-system approach, combining manual therapy, dry needling, and home exercises, which has significantly improved Nugget's condition. (Source: Veterinary professional)
4. **Improvement in Nugget's condition** - According to Nugget's owners, he has improved significantly and is now living successfully with his arthritis. His walking ability has improved, and he is more independent around his home. (Source: Veterinary professional)
5. **Areas affected by osteoarthritis** - Nugget's elbows, hips, and knees have been badly affected by osteoarthritis, causing stiffness and a painful limp. This has made walking and getting up from a lying position difficult, especially as he ages. (Source: Veterinary professional)
6. **Assessment before treatment** - Before commencing any treatment, the speaker assesses Nugget's whole body, including a neurological exam, assessing the range of motion in all joints, and evaluating muscle mass and tone. (Source: Veterinary professional)
7. **Importance of maintaining rear leg strength** - It's crucial to keep Nugget's rear leg strong to enable him to move independently. (Source: Veterinary professional)
8. **Massage techniques** - The speaker demonstrates massage techniques for the tricep muscle group, around the ribs, the front of the chest to release the pectoral muscles, and up the scapula to the tips of the shoulder blades. (Source: Veterinary professional)
9. **Spinal adjustments** - The speaker performs spinal adjustments in Nugget's thoracic spine to help maintain flexibility. (Source: Veterinary professional)
10. **Releasing large muscle groups** - Due to Nugget's hip and knee osteoarthritis, it's important to release the large muscle groups in the hind limbs, starting with the teals and lumbar epaxials, then working on the hamstrings, back to the gluteals, and finally releasing the quads and hip flexors. (Source: Veterinary professional)
11. **Focus on lumbar spine** - The lumbar spine release has been crucial in helping Nugget during position changes such as sitting and getting up from lying down. (Source: Veterinary professional)
12. **Home exercise program** - Nugget's owners have been diligent in implementing a home exercise program, which includes raised poles for maintaining range of motion, lateral work for shoulder strength, weight transfers, and flexibility through the ribcage and thoracic spine. (Source: Veterinary professional)
13. **Multimodal approach** - Nugget's case is an excellent example of how a multimodal approach to arthritis can lead to great outcomes. (Source: Veterinary professional)
What do you think about Pawfy pain relief for dogs with arthritis? I was thinking about getting it.
Hello, we are not familiar with this product. Each county has their own brands so here in Australia we recommend 4cyte for dogs & antinol. Your vet is a good person to ask- they usually like products that are manufactured well & have some science behind them 🙌🏼
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thanks
Have you used deer antler velvet?
Hi there, we haven't used it personally but we hear it can be good for old doggies
My pitbull is also suffer from back leg problem from last few days he's 7 to 8 year old
We are sorry to hear about your Pitty!
diluted DMSO can help with pain
Its common because of oxidative stress. Good work. He looks old
Great video > but could you please turn the music down/remove it? 🙏
Why was his back sore?
Hi there, when dogs have sore joints, they change the way they walk to minimise pain. This change in gait has put pressure on Nuggets back and causing him pain
Listen. There’s a new medication for dogs arthritis that’s a miracle. My 15 year old is running again. It’s called something like Liberal or something close to that
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He’s just like my old boy smelling them treats good, dogs naturally do not want medicine, not from the taste from how they feel. My old boy goes under the table if he thinks he’s getting medicine 🤦♂️
You can give your dog Planet Ayurveda's Lubri-Vet supplement to prevent their joint health
We haven't heard of that one. We recommend Antinol or 4Cyte and have seen great results
What about Galliprant? Mine uses that, but im not sure it does enough..
@@av92galliprant is anti-inflammatory med, it really depends on dog. It can be harsh on gastrointestinal. My dog couldn’t take it (always have diarrhea). If it works for your pup, that’s good.