Can you heal a cruciate tear or ligament laxity found in canine hip dysplasia without surgery? In this second episode of the 'Dogs That Came' , host Sarah MacKeigan interviews Dr. Steve Marsden, one of the chief educators of veterinarians worldwide in the use of complementary and alternative therapies. He has been a guest speaker for veterinary courses, colleges, and associations spanning five continents, and is co-founder of the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies.  Dr Steve is also the founder of Natural Path Herb Company and has made some of these herbal formulas available to the pet parent through Gold Standard Herbs.  You can also find him helping pet parents on Facebook at Ask Dr Steve DVM.

In this episode you will learn:

• The common misconceptions about the irreparability of common canine ligament injuries
• How poor blood supply, exacerbated by NSAIDs, is a contributor to disease progression
• The physiological possibilities of healing these conditions
• Insight into alternative therapeutic methods, herbal therapies, diet changes, and physical therapies that can enhance healing and improve joint health  
• Scientific insights and practical advice on managing canine ligament injuries

 

00:00 Introduction to Healing Ligament Injuries in Dogs

00:29 Meet Dr. Steve Marsden: A Pioneer in Veterinary Medicine

00:54 The Dogs That Came Podcast Episode Begins

00:59 Challenging Traditional Beliefs on Ligament Healing

02:02 Exploring Cruciate Ligament Misconceptions

06:10 Addressing Hip Dysplasia and Ligament Healing

07:48 The Role of NSAIDs in Managing Pain and Inflammation

09:26 Understanding the Importance of Blood Supply in Healing

13:27 The Problem with NSAIDs

15:19 A Cruciate Case

21:00 Diet, Microbiome, and Their Impact on Joint Health

22:39 Herbal Remedies and Real Food Diets for Joint Health

33:31 Case Studies and Real-Life Applications

33:41 Closing Remarks and Invitation to Part Two

 

RESOURCES

Work with Sarah in person or online: www.upwarddogrehab.com

 

Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivingwithDogswithDisabilities 

 

Podcast website: https://dogthatcan.podbean.com/

 

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Ask Dr Steve a question on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158575954706282

 

Check out Voltrex at Gold Standard Herbs:  https://goldstandardherbs.com/?aff=3 .  (this is an affiliate link however it doesn’t impact the cost to you)

 

Use Coupon Code DTC at checkout for a dollar off each bottle

 

Thanks for listening!

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