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first week of July... it is still Missing In Action! I don't know if they will ever come in or not... but to date, no e-mails from that week have made it to me... unless they've been forwarded to me the subsequent week by someone who recognized that I needed that email. All in all, I'm happy things are working again... but I feel a little concerned that I've missed some important things - and, of course, I'm a bit backlogged on what I need to
get done now! BUT... things are working again - so I will thank my lucky stars and just move forwards!
This past week... My garden is fantastic! I'm enjoying being out there! We pre-sold our calves on the ranch - for fall delivery - and prices were the best we've ever seen! My chickens are producing
eggs like little troopers right now, and are very happy to get so many fresh greens and a wee bit of yard time. (But they have to be supervised, as they are hard on the garden, and I only let them out when I am out and can ensure that no predators are in the yard.) And, I'm getting a new roof - quotes came in, and I've accepted one of the quotes... Our old roof has served us well for 25 years!!! (No leaks, no damage... amazing!) The shingles we are
going to put on are supposed to have a 50 year lifespan!!! (I'll have to work hard to make sure I'm around for the next time we need a roof!!!!)
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FOUR LEG BLOG Thoraco-lumbar and lumbar disc herniations do not cause front leg lameness
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This time, I figured, I’d put the punch line right in the title! Here’s the story. A university classmate of mine reached out to me about her friends dog and wondered if I could help or point her in the right direction. I said, “Sure, tell her to email me with a full detail of the history.” Reader’s Digest Case History: Small older dog. Owner concerned about the dog having ‘pain’ with being picked up and a front leg lameness – subsequent to being ‘babysat’ by friends two months ago. He has progressed to weakness in the rear. Metacam and gabapentin have helped a bit. Jumping off of furniture makes him worse. X-rays taken of his back. Referral to specialist, who can’t get him in for another 6
weeks! Now, I hope that everyone reading this blog can SEE a very important piece of information here. That is, there is Lameness in the Front Leg. And what was my punch line? Thoraco-lumbar or lumbar disc herniations do
not cause front leg lameness. There is no mechanism that could allow for this. Yes, there could be two lesion. I’ll concede that point, however, the full picture, and full history, (and back x-rays that don’t look too bad to me) support my thinking that this dog’s disc issue is in the cervical spine. I thought, I wonder if Pubmed could back me up on this (I mean, it’s basic anatomy… but I do love me some Pubmed time!)
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In a Four Leg Rehab Minute!
As part of the Four Leg update, I am providing quick educational tidbits of information! Here is a video on KNOWING SOME
ZEBRAS!! WANT TO READ/WATCH MORE ABOUT A Handful of
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For over a year, I worked with Physiotec (an online exercise platform) to create a exercise prescription platform for canine rehab practitioners. And this is it!
I've put hundreds of exercises together onto this handy platform. You can find the exercises, print off a handout, send them a link to the VIDEOS of the exercises. There's so much: Massage, owner-friendly joint therapies, exercises, advisement, etc, etc!
NOW... be aware that this platform is run by / owned by Physiotec (and they charge separately for it's use)... and the support for the website is via physiotec as well. The MAIN GLITCH I am finding now... is that when you e-mail or call tech-support you will NEED to LET THEM KNOW that
your question pertains to FOURLEGEXERCISE! (Otherwise, it's a bit of a schmozzle to get sorted, because they direct you to the Physiotec website vs FourLegExercise website!!!) Check it out and LET ME KNOW (what you think, your experiences, etc... so that I can report back if there are issues!)
I hope you find it useful!
Go there... Check it out!!!
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Have a great week everyone! Until next time... Cheers! Laurie
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