If you have a dog with hip dysplasia or a torn cruciate you may be faced with the big decision of whether or not to do a very costly surgery and wondering if conservative management is an option.  In this episode of 'Dogs that Can' podcast, host and canine rehab therapist Sarah MacKeigan and guest and integrative veterinarian, Dr. Steve Marsden, from Gold Standard Herbs and Ask Dr. Steve, discuss non-surgical approaches to healing hip dysplasia and cruciate injuries in dogs. 

 

Dr Marsden shares real-life cases illustrating what is felt on palpation of these injuries and demonstrating the body's ability to heal itself naturally with treatment approaches including acupuncture, herbal formulas, and physiotherapy.

 

Cases shared include:

• Hip dysplasia with ligament laxity
• Cruciate injury (CCL tear)
• Sciatic pain mimicking hip dysplasia 

 

***Want to ask Dr Steve a question related to this podcast and/or your dog’s mobility? DEADLINE MIDNIGHT TUESDAY JUNE 4TH (24 hrs). You have 2 ways:

1. Join us live on June 5th at 1pm EST on Facebook @upwarddogrehab (post your question before the live) https://www.facebook.com/share/CyvCPVa5QujfnbVw/ 
2. Email us by midnight June 4th using the email address dogsthatcan@upwarddogrehab.com using subject line QUESTION FOR DR STEVE

Please note that we won’t be able to answer all the questions sent and that we can’t treat or diagnosis in this setting.

 

RESOURCES

Email us a question for Dr Steve by midnight June 4th! dogsthatcan@upwarddogrehab.com 

Join live on Facebook for Ask Dr Steve: https://www.facebook.com/share/CyvCPVa5QujfnbVw/ 

Corresponding video on palpating for SIJ fixations: https://youtu.be/wf-MJLizNRE 

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