Lowcountry Dog Magazine October/November 2012

volume 8, issue 6

the economics of saving lives

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october/november 2012

charleston working dog club canine rehab

Real Men

LOVE DOGS

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Publisher Leah England (843) 478-0266 leah@lowcountrydog.com

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Advertising Brian Foster (843) 732-0412 brian@lowcountrydog.com Communications Gillian Nicol gillian@lowcountrydog.com Contributing Writers Jennifer Heisler Staff Photographer Laura Olsen www.lauraolsen.com Accounting Carrie Clark Financial Services (843) 367-9969 carriecl@comcast.net

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october/november 2012 fido’s friends 4 Dr. Matthew Murrin the economics of saving lives 6 camping canines 8

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Lowcountry Dog’s mission is to be the leading local resource for dog owners regarding regional events, health and wellness information, trends, style and lifestyle choices. We also strive to be a mouthpiece to the public for various dog related non-profits and promote pet adoption and other responsible pet care practices.

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dr. matthew murrin Occupation: Chiropractor Dogs in Household: One Na med: Atlas Lives: Mt. Pleasant 1. What’s the best thing about owning a dog?

Atlas is my best buddy. He goes everywhere with me, and is at his happiest when we are together.

2. What do you find the most frustrating about your dog, or struggle with as a dog owner ?

I love to travel, especially internationally, yet Atlas is too large for travel and that does place restrictions on my frequency of travel. Atlas and I compromise by travelling locally and seeing what the surrounding areas have to offer.

3. All time favorite memory of your dog?

The very first time I brought him to the beach as a puppy. The moment his feet hit the sand it was as if he experienced a whole other world. We have never looked back and make a beach visit at least once a week.

4. Favorite place to hang out with your dog in Charleston?

Sullivan's Island.

5. With

what aspect of your dog’s personality do you most identify?

I would have to say our social skills. Atlas is very outgoing and thinks that everyone is his best friend. He has never met a stranger.

6. In your opinion, what’s the one item all dog owners must have?

If you have a 202 lb. dog like me, you must have a giant Kong.

7. If your dog were some other sort of animal, what would he be?

No question… a Bull.

8. How does your dog inspire you? Or what has your dog taught you about life and work?

I am a very busy, Type A, competitive person. However, thanks to Atlas I have slowed down quite a bit. Atlas is very chill and mellow, so he has taught me to relax, stop and smell the roses, and truly enjoy the present.

9. How do you KNOW you and your dog are best friends?

He is my shadow. I cannot go anywhere without him being glued to my hip. Whether it is in my house or off-leash at the beach he doesn’t leave my side.

10. What’s your favorite thing about Lowcountry Dog Magazine?

I love seeing other dog owners, their love for their dog and their experiences as a dog owner… and of course the great pictures!

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The Economics of Saving Lives

local animal shelter. I was able to care, and ultimately save, animals on my own schedule, and I didn’t have to worry about their medical expenses or the burden of administrating an organization. Of course, by fostering instead of rescuing, I understood that I would not have control over the animals.

However, I was able to save many more than I would have on my own, and for me, saving more lives was my ultimate goal.

There are a number of published costs of pet care. Rescuing or fostering animals with special needs, mostly medical, multiply those costs. Americans invested a record $13 billion on vet care in 2011 – up 89% from a decade ago, according to the American Pet Products Association. Contributing to that surge is that animals today are eligible for everything from MRIs to stem-cell treatments.

“These days, pets have the same medical opportunities as humans,” says veterinarian Emily Pointer of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

As a result, over the life of an animal you can now spend into the tens of thousands, particularly if your pet develops a chronic illness. This compounds the financial burden on animal organizations, whether they are large animal shelters or small rescue organizations.

To put this in perspective, Charleston County, an ASPCA Partner Community, eclipsed the 70% Live Release Rate this past summer. It far outpaces all communities in South Carolina CAWA, CFRE, PHR and most across the South. As spay/neuter initiatives continue Chief Executive Officer, to mitigate the population of canines and felines, more animals Charleston Animal Society with serious conditions, both medical and behavioral, are being successfully treated, though at a significant cost. Saving animals is not cheap!

For example, Charleston Animal Society, the Lowcountry’s largest open admission shelter, will spend an estimated $500,000 on the treatment of thousands of animals this year, half of the costs accounting for medications. In addition to treating animals within the shelter, Charleston Animal Society’s When was the last time that you heard about a new rescue foster program maintains upward of 200 animals and beyond in foster organization in the Lowcountry? Difficult to remember, isn’t it? On homes at any given time, a Herculean administrative undertaking. the other hand, we see more folks joining the foster volunteer ranks We encourage each week. The outcome that both rescue groups and foster parents rescue individuals and strive for is the same – to give unwanted, at-risk animals a good organizations to talk with chance of survival.

• Visit www.SaveMoreLives.org your local animal shelter While many breeds of dogs are in trouble, the American Pit Bull • Call CAS 843.747.4849 about the costs of rescuing Pet Helpers 843.795.1110 Terrier is our community’s most at-risk breed. Yet the Lowcountry’s vs. fostering before getting • Foster last remaining Pit Bull rescue ceased operations last year. This • Volunteer in over your head, whether added pressure to animal shelters’ efforts to save these animals.

• Donate you’re a newcomer to • Spread the Word on Facebook Are the economics of assuming all expenses and administrative • Blog about Fostering & Adoption this or have been doing it responsibilities when rescuing animals practical in today’s economy? for years. Perhaps there Should one instead consider becoming part of an army of foster are win-win alternatives parents working with a local shelter? that will save the lives of Having rescued and fostered animals prior to entering the animal more animals, which is what all of us want. Let’s work together and care and control profession, I’ve been able to utilize both strategies optimize our volunteer efforts to save animals. to save animals. The best choice for me came down to how many Both Pet Helpers and Charleston Animal Society offer fostering animals I had time and financial resources to save. At the end of opportunities supported by the ASPCA. Please call one or both of us the day, I could not continue caring for animals while also paying for and participate in fostering. You won't regret saving a life! their medical expenses and administrating the entire endeavor.

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Camping Canines Let us first be as simple and well as Nature ourselves, dispel the clouds which hang over our brows, and take up a little life into our pores.

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As temperatures fall, many of us will head outside with our pets for adventure in the great outdoors. For dogs there's nothing closer to heaven than a camping trip with their beloved owner. A dog can be a dog on the trails; the sights, smells and woodland sounds are so exciting for them. We humans love it because it's a great bonding experience with our travel mates, both human and canine alike.

If you're planning to include Fido in your camping trips this Fall, it's important to outfit your gear with a few basic things every camping pet parent should have.

Regular ID tags are prone to snagging on branches, so we encourage you to consider a collar with a flat ID tag embedded in the collar itself. Because collars can also come off, please microchip your animal and make sure your contact information is up to date on the chip.

Other preparations to make before the trip include making sure your dog is current on all vaccinations, and giving them their monthly dose of flea, tick and heartworm preventative. Write down the number for the emergency vet clinic closest to your camping site, just in case.

Be honest about your dog's abilities off leash. If Fido is not under strict voice control, please leash them. A leashed dog is less likely to get lost, and also doesn't cause problems for others who might be camping in the area. Bring two leashes in case you lose one. Our favorite leashes for rugged activity have carabineer style clasps. Tethers are also a good way to allow your dog to freely roam around the camp site, without getting too far.

Clean, fresh drinking water is essential to everyone. Instead of lugging around enough water for the entire trip, purchase a water filter and stop often at streams. A collapsible bowl makes water breaks easy for your pooch.

A dog backpack is another essential item worth the investment. Your dog can carry their own food and water to the camp site, as well as a foldable shovel for disposal of their waste. Bury waste 8 inches deep, 200 feet from trails, camp, and water sources, and in a place that will not drain into water during the next storm.

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Flashlights are needed for late night walks, and we've also been told that glow sticks wrapped around collars are a nice way to keep track of dogs once the sun goes down. Just be careful the glow sticks aren't chewed as the substance inside could be toxic!

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commanded to do so.

Schutzhund originated as a breed suitability test for the German Shepherd Dog in Germany in the early 1900s and was and still is a requirement for breeding. Its purpose was to evaluate our German Shepherds’ innate ability and drive as well

by Jennifer White as temperament and capacity Alyvia White poses with GSD Niko. Photo by Shannon Huffman Slaman. Above Right: John Piurkowsky and his dog Orik for work thus ensuring that we perfect focused heeling. Photo by Robyn Sparks. perpetuate every aspect of the breed, not just conformation.

The Charleston Working Dog Club was founded in 2009 when a few like-minded dog owners of high drive dogs came together Since that time, it has become a popular sport with people of all with a desire to learn more about the sport of Schutzhund and to ages and dogs of all breeds from around the globe. Schutzhund eventually compete. Not all members are die-hard competitors clubs are generally places where you will find the whole family with high-level titles in their sights, but each member is (including the non-furry kids) working and supporting one supportive of the club as a whole and willing to jump in and help another in a friendly, social, and sportsman-like way.

A Schutzhund trial starts with a temperament test, in which any fellow club member meet their goals. You see, when you have a high drive working breed, throwing the ball or taking them to the judge observes the dog around strangers and the dog's reaction the dog park just doesn’t cut it. They need mental stimulation to being approached while on a loose lead. Dogs that demonstrate and challenge as well as a lot of physical activity! Otherwise they aggression or are skittish in any way are immediately dismissed will drive you crazy with a spit covered ball in your lap every 2 from the trial. This test must be successfully completed before seconds when you want to relax after a long day at work, or at any trial at any level and helps to ensure that the dogs are safe worst will become vocal or develop behavioral issues. I can’t tell with strangers and crowds. In order to receive a Schutzhund title you how many times we’ve been able to correct behavior issues (SchH1-3) the dogs must successfully complete all three phases of just by giving the dogs what they desire most - to please their the sport with a score of at least 70 out of 100 points.

Tracking is our first phase and because scent is the first sense person! that our dogs develop, can be the easiest to train. Usually practiced Schutzhund, which is now called IPO (Internationale early in the morning, Schutzhund tracking is sometimes referred Prüfungs-Ordnung) and goes by international rules, is a sport that is misconstrued by many. It consists of three general phases: to as “footstep tracking,” as our dogs must keep their noses on the Tracking, Obedience, and Protection. The Protection portion of ground, rhythmically moving from footstep to footstep indicating the sport has an unwarranted negative reputation, as many who small articles on the track. This is pretty tough, as you never are unfamiliar see it as “attack training.” Schutzhund is securely know what the wind will do and what the weather conditions founded in obedience and control of the dog’s natural drives and may be the day of the trial. Like anything else, practice makes instincts. The dog’s happiness is something that the judge looks perfect!

The second phase is obedience. In high-level competition, for and an unhappy dog that has been pressured to do something that they are ill suited for will not succeed in this sport. People the dogs are quick, responsive and must be absolutely perfect in may ask, “why do you teach your dogs to bite?” but the truth is all their exercises. It is really exciting to watch. One dog will be on dogs know how to bite. In Schutzhund, we teach our dogs when, the side of the field in a long down while the owner is 30 paces what and where to bite, and most importantly, to “Out” when away with their back turned. Meanwhile, another team takes the field to do their routine, which is all off lead and includes

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healing, retrieves with a dumbbell over a jump, an a-frame, and on the flat, as well as a send out. A gunfire test will be done during the routine. Once each team has performed the routine, they will stand in front of the audience and the judge will give a critique and score. One key difference you will see in our obedience is that the commands are all verbal, which is actually quite a bit more difficult for dogs to learn than hand and body signals.

In training obedience we use the dog’s most desirable reward and markers to perfect each exercise. Often times you will see us with a ball on a string being whipped around our bodies while the dogs fly after them, eventually catching their “prey” and playing tug with us as the final reward for a job well done!

The final phase in competition is protection. Keep in mind this is all simulation and even though this is the pinnacle of fun and excitement for our dogs, they must show absolute control in their exercises or else points will be deducted. In a Schutzhund 3 (SchH3 or IPO3) Protection routine, the dog must run around 6 blinds that are set up on the outside of the field. These blinds look like fabric Tee-Pees. The dog, at the command of the handler will search each blind for the helper, the “Decoy” or “Bad Guy.” Once found, the dog will sit in front of the helper without touching him and bark rhythmically (Bark and Hold) to alert their handler that they have found and cornered the helper. The dog is trained to only bite a jute covered bite sleeve that the helper wears and should not bite unless an escape is made or the helper simulates an attack on the dog’s handler. The judge is constantly taking notes and awarding points for an escape bite, attack on handler, courage test or long bite as well as finally assisting their handler to transport the helper to the judge. Points will be deducted for failure to "out" on command, lack of control, or lack of courage.

This is a very exciting phase and really entertaining, but we couldn’t make it possible without the assistance of a good helper!

A helper’s job is to present the dog to the judge so that the judge can assess how well the dog grips or bites the sleeve, and protect the dog and himself from injury. Helpers come in all shapes and sizes. We don’t see as many women, because in order to lift a 70 plus pound dog with your non-dominant arm/shoulder, you have to be very physically strong! In training, our helpers are invaluable, as the protection phase cannot be taught solo. It is exhilarating and an incredibly good workout. We are always looking for strong backs with a desire to learn and there are certainly perks, like discounted membership awarded to certified helpers.

This October we will be hosting the 2012 Southeast Regional Conformation Show for our parent organization, the United Schutzhund Clubs of America. Meow, Bark & Board, presents this event and proceeds will benefit Animal Rescue and Relief, the United Schutzhund Clubs of America’s Youth Scholarship Fund as well as members of our Rescue Village. The event will be held at Palmetto Islands County Park in Mt. Pleasant on October 13th and 14th, and we are flying in Herr Rainer Mast from Germany 12

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Above: Orik practices a bark and hold in the blind with Frank Hutto. Photo by Robyn Sparks. Below, Fawkes the Border Collie rests beside his handler. Photo

by Joanna Wolf.

as our expert guest judge. The weekend will kick off with a club IPO trial Friday, which is open to spectators and is a great opportunity to see what we train so hard for! Please see our www.2012SERegionalShow.com for more information.

Our goal when we started this club was to create a welcoming, non-threatening environment where people could learn, have fun, and develop an everlasting bond with their dogs. In a sport that is primarily dominated by men, our club has an equal ratio of women to men and a range of fantastically talented people. We also strongly encourage junior handlers and currently have two young ladies who are club members at 10 and 17 years old. They are the future of our sport, and there is something so remarkable about watching a child handle a dog.

We train at the Mead Westvaco-Kapstone Park in Hanahan on Thursday nights and Saturday mornings. If you are interested in joining our club, the first three sessions are free so we can properly evaluate your dog. Please see our club website for additional information, www.CharlestonWorkingDogClub.com Jennifer White is the President of the Charleston Working Dog Club.

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LOVE DOGS text by Jennifer Heisler photography by Laura Olsen Imagery

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Dean & Daisy Dean Johnson doesn’t just enjoy paddling the waters of the Lowcountry, he’s made it into a career as the owner of Dean Watersports. It only makes sense that his dog Daisy loves the water too. This four-year-old blend of Boston Terrier and French Bulldog found her way into Dean’s heart when she was just eight weeks old. “She was running around with a deer leg bone in her mouth,” he says of the moment he knew that Daisy was going to be in his life. “She was awesome!”

Daisy’s favorite activity is playing in the surf and waves with Dean. As soon as she sees the water, that is all this little spitfire of a dog can focus on. “One of my favorite things about Daisy is her love for the water,” says Dean. "She really gets stoked about surfing!”

Besides being his partner on the water, whether swimming, surfing or SUP, Daisy has also helped Dean appreciate the love that animals have to share. He is positive that the future “can only bring more appreciation, compassion and love because of my Daisy! Plus many great surf sessions together!”

Cory & Kain Cory Cash always knew that he wanted an American Bulldog as part of his family. He grew up with his parents breeding American Bulldogs and after Corey spent several years away in college and in the Navy, his family decided to breed one last litter. Kain was born right after Christmas and Cory finally had met his match.

Cory describes Kain as “a giant cartoon goof,” and with Kain's 143 pounds it's easy to understand why. Kain is constantly trying to engage anyone he meets in a game of tug-of-war, even Cory’s fellow firemen in the North Charleston Fire Department.

He’s always ready to join Cory in a wrestling match or to hop in the truck and go for a ride. One of their favorite destinations is the beach so that Kain can carry his own leash and splash in the water.

Kain has made Cory a more responsible person in many ways, not the least of which is caring for Kain. Cory explains, “Kain helps me understand unconditional love. I've never seen someone so excited just to see me come home from work. You can't help but laugh and feel better after a stressful day.”

The pair is looking forward to a long, fun life of wrestling matches and acting goofy with no real worries. And from the grin on Kain’s bulldog face, he sure seems to be enjoying his life with Cory.

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Spencer & Dawson - Reader's Choice!

Spencer Williams and his dog Dawson are the epitome of the phrase “a dog is man’s best friend.” Interestingly, Spencer didn’t choose Dawson, rather his fiancée Ashton found the personable black Lab and brought him home. Since that day the pair have been inseparable. As Spencer jokes, "Dawson has to know what is going on all the time.”

Since returning home from a tour of duty in Iraq, a favorite activity Spencer shares with Dawson is boating. Spencer laughs as he recalls a recent adventure. “The other day I took him out in the boat for a fishing trip. I was catching bait in my cast net and as soon as I made my first cast he jumped right on top of the net and got tangled up. Apparently, he thought it was a game that he couldn’t miss.”

Spencer describes Dawson as “a bit of a goofball” but at the end of the day, he says, “Dawson’s loyalty is unmatched.

Rain or shine Dawson is always there for me.” Dawson has taught Spencer a lot about just being a good person. “His always positive personality is certainly something I’ve paid attention to.” While they aren’t sure what tomorrow will bring, Spencer and Dawson are living it up while they have the chance.

Xan & TAJ There’s a gleam in TAJ’s eyes that is mirrored in his human’s eyes.

It’s a playfulness and desire for adventure that keep this outdoorloving pair looking forward to each and every day together. Xan Grayson rescued TAJ, now a 7-year old Golden Retriever (and part Orca, evidently), after the dog began his life tied outside and ignored on Pawley’s Island. Xan, having grown up with Goldens, knew he wanted a 4-legged partner who would be by his side both here in the Lowcountry and wherever his travels as an adventure travel guide might take him.

“He’s always there for me, a great shadow to have,” says Xan. Since TAJ can unlock any door, gate, and fence, climbs ladders and obsessively collects tennis balls, it’s a good thing that he gets along with everyone--human and dog.

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Many of their activities focus on the water. If Xan goes surfing, TAJ isn’t content to sit on the shore. He’ll punch through a wave and fully submerge his head to join in the fun. Xan also loves to duck hunt and so does TAJ. One day Xan took Taj out to a hunt and without training, he just started retrieving ducks. "He even found the downed foul the other seasoned bird dogs couldn't seem to find," Xan proudly recounts.

The adventures haven’t stopped for Xan and TAJ. They still skateboard through the streets of Charleston and travel as often as possible. Xan thinks that TAJ has shown him that “being positive and focusing on the good is all that matters. No matter what happens, there’s always tomorrow.” And for this pair, no one knows what adventure is just around the corner.

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magnesium. They also thrive in high pH alkaline environments.

Prescription diets lower the pH and magnesium levels, which is helpful to prevent struvite formation. However, because we have created a more acidic environment in the bladder by lowering magnesium levels and not resolving the base problem associated with the damp heat, pets have started to develop more calcium oxalate crystals, which thrive in acidic environments. By the late 2000’s we started to see a fairly even amount of struvite and oxalate stones.

So by acidifying the urine, we changed the type of stones that were developing.

When veterinarians realized that the calcium oxalate stones thrived in acidic environments, they took a look back at the composition of the prescription diets to try to combat the now stronger calcium oxalate stones. By changing the prescription diets yet again, the number of calcium oxalate stones decreased, and we are once again seeing a higher percentage of struvite stones. It’s an unfortunate predicament.

There are several other types of stones including urate, cystine, and silicate, which form in acidic environments and calcium phosphate stones, which form in alkaline environments. However, these stones only occur in about two percent of the cases and are primarily genetically based.

There a number of available holistic means available to not only treat UTIs when they occur, but also to support bladder health and maintain a cool, dry bladder environment.

Herbs to Support Bladder Function Holistic veterinarians use a variety of Chinese herbs to help treat bladder and urinary tract infections as well as help support bladder function. These formulas help to prevent bladder infections by maintaining a cool environment in the bladder and supporting the urinary tract system. Several formulas are also used to

Bladder Health

by Chris Bessent, DVM

When bladder and urinary tract infections occur in pets, a veterinarian’s first reaction is to prescribe antibiotics with a prescription diet and send them on their way. However, holistic veterinarians have a variety of means including herbal formulas and dietary recommendations to not only treat bladder and urinary tract infections, but to support healthy bladder function.

Chinese theorists conjecture that bladder infections are due to damp heat in the bladder, meaning there is swelling to the tissue of the bladder. Typically this swelling can be attributed to changes in the pH of the urine. The pH changes create an environment in the bladder favorable for bacteria to “set up shop” and create an infection.

The best way to treat and prevent these infections is to drain the damp heat and change the internal environment of the bladder.

Types of Stones Before discussing products to help treat and prevent bladder and UT infections, we have to take a look back at the types of crystals and stones created when damp heat is present.

Struvite stones are the most common cause for obstruction in the urinary tract and are nearly impossible to pass.

These struvite stones are composed of magnesium, ammonium and phosphate and are primarily caused by dietary

directly treat UTIs when they occur.

Akebia is a flowering plant known for its draining and cooling abilities. It aids in eliminating damp heat from the bladder as well as promotes healthy urination.

Plantago seed and Talcum powder both promote healthy bladder function and drain damp heat. Talcum is also helpful in calming the pain associated with urination. Other cooling and draining ingredients include polygonum, dianthus, gardenia and licorice root.

Rhubarb root is known for its natural ability to empty the system of waste. Its fiber content supports colon function along with healthy bowel movements.

Another supportive Chinese herb is rush pith. Besides clearing heat from different areas of the body, rush pith is also a mild diuretic, especially helpful in treating painful dribbling.

In addition to the aforementioned herbs that are used to both treat and support bladder health, cranberries acidify the urine, making it an unfavorable environment for most types of bacteria to survive in. Cranberries also have the ability to attach to bacteria such as E-coli and prevent it from attaching to the bladder wall. Another added benefit of cranberries is that they contain salicyclic acid, a natural anti-inflammatory.

D-Mannose is a simple sugar that works in a similar way to cranberries by also decreasing the ability for bacteria to adhere to the bladder wall.

Another method holistic veterinarians have found effective in supporting bladder health in cats is oral glucosamine. A portion of glucosamine enters the urinary tract system to be urinated out and forms a mucus coat on the bladder wall. In turn, bacteria, such as e-coli, cannot adhere to the wall. Unfortunately in cats, struvite can occur without any infection present.

You Are What You Eat In addition to herbal formulas, Chinese theories promote the food energetics idea, “you are what you eat.” A pet’s nutrition supports organ function throughout the body, and the correct diet can make all the difference. Thus, the most important way to support a pet’s bladder health is to monitor their nutrition.

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2010. After experiencing many clients who One of the newer modalities to wanted alternative therapies for their pets with veterinary medicine and rehabilitation osteoarthritis, Dr. Stewart became interested in is laser therapy. Therapeutic lasers do pursuing a certification in physical therapy and emit a small amount of heat but work by rehabilitation. Through her training she learned releasing photons, which stimulate the rehab techniques for sports injuries, surgical cells in the body. A whole series of cellular repairs, neurologic conditions, weight loss, and reactions occur which help to accelerate osteoarthritis, amongst others. Dr. Stewart is healing and reduce inflammation. Laser part of the team of specialists at the Charleston therapy also induces endorphin release Veterinary Referral Center, and is working closely and blocks some of the nerves that detect with the surgery and neurosurgery departments, pain. This helps to alleviate pain from in addition to seeing referrals from area acute conditions such as post-surgical veterinarians. pain and chronic conditions such as Day 3, we discovered why the out of sight

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Interest in pet physical therapy began in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s when owners started demanding better quality care for their pets. Many humans were undergoing surgery and being sent to rehabilitation, so why was this not available for their pets? At the same time many veterinary organizations and some human physical therapy organizations started publishing research and forming interest groups related to canine physical therapy. In 1999, the first physical therapy certification program in the US was established at The University of Tennessee, which taught their students about different modalities, techniques, and sciences behind physical therapy in animals.

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