I’m thankful for good canine sports medicine! Back in January I went outside before bed and when I came back in I was limping. My limp didn’t go away, so I went to the vet who could find nothing wrong. For two weeks I took some pain pills but my limp kept coming back. Mom decided to make an appointment for me at TC Animal Rehab & Sports Medicine. It would be a six week wait, but we didn’t have another option. At my exam, I was scared. My tongue hung way out and I was shaking.
Bailie was treated at the same clinic in the summer of 2018. Her injury was more severe than mine and her treatments went on for several months and was different than my plan. For me the best part about this place is the liver treats. Liver treats are my top favorite and they have really good ones like we have at home. When the doctor examined me, the helper constantly fed me treats. No worries, I don’t mind lots of treats, and I don’t have any weight issues to worry about. The treats are kept in this jar next to me.
My doctor measured me all over, my back, legs, you name it, she measured it. I started to think she was going to sew me a new fur coat or something! The conclusion is that my front left elbow is swollen and probably sprained. The infraspinatus and deltoids in my shoulder area are sore because they are compensating for my painful elbow. My limping is intermittent which is a sign that things are not too serious.
The treatment plan is low level cold laser therapy, twice a week for three weeks. After that time we will do x-rays and another exam to see how the tissues are healing. My activities don’t need to be limited during treatment, but I should not do agility or FastCAT, neither of which I do this time of year anyway. Mom and I drive to the clinic, spend about ten minutes and then head home again for each treatment.
A laser provides energy directly to the cells of the targeted tissue. They hold the laser for a specified amount of time on the three spots the doctor decided on. It is not painful, and just gets warm in that spot. The cells absorb the energy which helps them in turn produce more cells to support healing. Laser therapy also helps to reduce pain by altering the signals through pain nerves, reduces inflammation, and improves circulation. My paws are crossed that my injury heals quickly and I can get back to everything I love to do without any pain. Thank goodness for good doggy doctors!
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that is a very good plan… an aunt of the phenny had laser treatment too and it was like magic… it worked so fantabulous. we hope your result ist the same!!!
They say after 3 or 4 it will be better. Today is number four, so we shall see.
We hope this treatment works for you and you’ll be back to 100% in no time, Madison.
I hope so too. They are the best clinic around, so we trust them.
Oh my, we feel your pain (well, da Mommy does, or did) … we gots a boot we could give you, but seriously, your
dogtor knows best and it sounds like you’re having the very bestest care pawsible. And it’s working too, which
makes us happy for you … even small sprains can be painful, and they can kind of come-and-go. Paws together
that soon yours will be go-and-gone.
Mine comes and goes but I hope it goes one time and forgets to come back. At least it isn’t a really bad injury.
Oh our goodness! We are so glad you got the therapy too. That tongue is loooong! You must have been so nervous. Good luck with all the healing. We are sure you will follow all the directions and be feeling better in no time! your friends, Lilly and Chester
I really don’t have to do anything special, just no FastCAT, but it is too early in the year for that around here anyway. Hopefully it will heal soon.
Yes, when you find a good one it is worth everything!
And worth waiting a couple months for an appointment too.
We are amazed at all the wonderful treatments available now, especially ones that don’t include pills. We remember our canine brother and sisters had acupuncture, which looked crazy, but gave them a lot of relief. Hope this treatment fixes your pain.
I hope it takes care of my problem too. Mom isn’t a fan of pills for pets or people, but sometimes for a short stint they help. This time that didn’t work for me.
It is such a mystery how one second we are fine them in the blink of an eye we have a pain somewhere.
Thank goodness for great Dogtors.
Hugs Cecilia
Mom wishes I would tell her how I did it, but I keep it to myself.
Wouldn’t it be nice if our Mamas and dogturs spoke “dog” so they would know exactly what and where it hurt? We hope you are feeling all better soon Madison!
xoxo,
Rosy and Sunny
The doc says my elbow has a light sprain and the muscles around it are slightly swollen from doing extra work. Hopefully the laser will help things heal faster.
Good for you to have such an attentive momma! and wonderful that you have laser vet. Health care has come a long way!
This place is top notch. We are lucky to live fairly close. Of course, we have to wait a long time to get in, but it is worth it.
I’m glad the special doc was able to figure out the problem and hope this is all the cure you need!
I hope so good. The clinic is really well known.
Oh sweet Madison, bless your heart! Or in this case your elbow! I hope the cold laser therapy helps and makes everything heal quickly and for always!!
I was taking Ducky for acupuncture before she went ahead and it really seemed to help, at least with her arthritis and hip dysplasia aches/pains. I agree with your Mom about the pills…and I was tired of the pills not helping Ducky so much any more. I just didn’t want to increase the dose knowing there was no guarantee it would help and might even cause other problems. The T-Touch helped some, but not enough.
We should start seeing improvement now that I have had a couple treatments. Luckily, it doesn’t bother me too much.
That sure sounds like a terrific place and I’m so glad they are helping you to get back to your wonderful self. Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
They help cats too 🙂
Wishing you a speedy recovery, unexplained lameness is always such a worry to us pup parents. Laser treatment is such a wonderful invention and helps Boris with his Arthritic pain along with other treatments available xxx
We are hoping this fixes up my knee. At least it isn’t a really bad injury. I only limp now and then.
Aww Madison, sorry about the owie and we hope you recover soon with the laser therapy. Sending loads of pawsitive healing thoughts your way.
It isn’t super painful but I do limp on and off.