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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhPIAUyYzBYCCpuviOtXFcrbGm3okA5kfUUItAB9ejcohv0yk2jqBsZL8DnE1JHsvo1O-gBLnNxpgN065OQe5yNrB5BMSsWyDZWNwI56VFRjqzSnEq4iucW9F6-4nr9lccCmY9UpHfYNoMXuRkvFg5up4a56PQTY_KnFyUkE8qF0d9sRjefmxVCNwdkyks\/s1500\/Invertebral_Disc_Disease_in_Dogs_Dachshund_looking_up.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhPIAUyYzBYCCpuviOtXFcrbGm3okA5kfUUItAB9ejcohv0yk2jqBsZL8DnE1JHsvo1O-gBLnNxpgN065OQe5yNrB5BMSsWyDZWNwI56VFRjqzSnEq4iucW9F6-4nr9lccCmY9UpHfYNoMXuRkvFg5up4a56PQTY_KnFyUkE8qF0d9sRjefmxVCNwdkyks\/s16000\/Invertebral_Disc_Disease_in_Dogs_Dachshund_looking_up.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAs the most common spinal disease in dogs, \u003Cb\u003EIntervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)\u003C\/b\u003E can cause intolerable pain for affected pets and significant costs to pet owners.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWith treatments ranging from $200 to an eye-watering $20,000+, pet owners must understand the breeds most at risk and take preventative measures to protect the spinal health of their beloved companion animal.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhat is Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIVDD is a debilitating spinal condition that affects the cushion-like discs between the vertebrae, causing pain, weakness, and mobility issues in affected dogs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjp1cyyRhVkCLmmQ1FBud7PgvGXARimEfataw-DcgXynDqsXaWExFQzDHYF2rUy7fsVSNRim5Cz-q-YmuThDcjaauSxouwCOCrXNJeIzfjVHlrYG-ZNSi5dHSFYcQga2KT_XDofys7EhLSZcdCrej6807Qn_ZTQjdi0kA4oJ4IWOS3j3jAOq9Xw-zeeAoM\/s1000\/Invertebral_Disc_Disease_in_Dogs_Diagram_showing_prolapsed_disc_on_Dachshund.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjp1cyyRhVkCLmmQ1FBud7PgvGXARimEfataw-DcgXynDqsXaWExFQzDHYF2rUy7fsVSNRim5Cz-q-YmuThDcjaauSxouwCOCrXNJeIzfjVHlrYG-ZNSi5dHSFYcQga2KT_XDofys7EhLSZcdCrej6807Qn_ZTQjdi0kA4oJ4IWOS3j3jAOq9Xw-zeeAoM\/s16000\/Invertebral_Disc_Disease_in_Dogs_Diagram_showing_prolapsed_disc_on_Dachshund.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"IVDD develops when the discs between the vertebrae undergo degeneration or herniate, leading to the compression of the spinal cord or nerves,\" Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia says. \"The condition is more prevalent in certain breeds and can cause severe consequences if left untreated.\" \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESymptoms of Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESymptoms of IVDD may vary depending on the location and severity of the affected disc.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"It is important for dog owners to understand that if they observe any symptoms, early diagnosis and treatment from your local veterinarian is paramount,\" Crighton recommends. \"Early intervention has been shown to improve the chances of a good recovery significantly.\"\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBack pain\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EReluctance to jump, exercise, or climb stairs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EStiffness\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHunched posture\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWeakness in legs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELoss of coordination\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELameness\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EChanges in behaviour\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETreatments for Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhen it comes to treating Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in dogs, the approach can be diverse, depending on the severity of the condition. Typically, two primary methods are employed to manage IVDD: \u003Cb\u003Enon-surgical treatment\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Esurgical intervention\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“ The choice of treatment recommended by your veterinarian hinges on various factors,” she says. “These include your pet's overall health, the gravity of symptoms displayed, and the specific location and type of disc herniation.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor some pet owners, the prospect of IVDD treatment can be daunting, both emotionally and financially.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Specialised surgical procedures, in particular, can come with a considerably high cost. However, it is essential for pet owners to understand that timely and appropriate intervention can greatly impact the outcome of the treatment and significantly improve the chances of a successful recovery for their beloved companions.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETreatment can include\u003C\/b\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERestricted activity \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMedication  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPhysical therapy  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWeight management \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESurgical intervention \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"It is vital that pet owners seek immediate veterinary advice if their dog is showing any signs of IVDD, as early diagnosis and treatment can significantly impact the success of recovery,\" Crighton says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\"The prognosis for dogs with IVDD can vary widely, depending on the extent of spinal cord damage and the timeliness and effectiveness of the chosen treatment.\" \u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"We understand the emotional bond between pets and their owners, and we are committed to helping families provide the best care for their beloved dogs,\" Crighton says. \"IVDD is a condition that we know is causing a lot of stress and worry for pet owners; education around this disease is paramount for pet lovers.\" \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith a strong dedication to promoting responsible pet ownership, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E actively promotes preventive measures aimed at reducing the risk of Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) and other prevalent dog ailments. They also recommend owners \u003Cb\u003Eprioritise regular veterinary check-ups\u003C\/b\u003E for their dogs.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“These check-ups not only help detect any potential health issues early on but also enable timely interventions and appropriate treatments, if necessary,” Crighton says. “Also \u003Cb\u003Emaintaining a healthy weight\u003C\/b\u003E is crucial in minimising the risk of IVDD and other health problems.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQvvyOzalDUVxbu-M7yku2bkaXqXP-cSdEE-9BXLtm8dx15k0RExsCVwEKXrPaB1lcZwcJwPNKGritdJGf8S3ww85uSehgWBa5koeuBkZl1u93hUfCviI5T4YI8BxigI2_l8HvuX7qJuWaUPdFhxVPBFMI6w1TzfHkyLt2enYhZfMUhj08Y8AfdChhjr4\/s1850\/IVDD_Long-haired_Dachshund_running_on_pebble_beach%20-%20Photo%20Kojirou%20Sasaki%20via%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQvvyOzalDUVxbu-M7yku2bkaXqXP-cSdEE-9BXLtm8dx15k0RExsCVwEKXrPaB1lcZwcJwPNKGritdJGf8S3ww85uSehgWBa5koeuBkZl1u93hUfCviI5T4YI8BxigI2_l8HvuX7qJuWaUPdFhxVPBFMI6w1TzfHkyLt2enYhZfMUhj08Y8AfdChhjr4\/s16000\/IVDD_Long-haired_Dachshund_running_on_pebble_beach%20-%20Photo%20Kojirou%20Sasaki%20via%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPet owners are encouraged to provide a \u003Cb\u003Ebalanced diet \u003C\/b\u003Eand ensure their dogs get the \u003Cb\u003Eappropriate amount of exercise\u003C\/b\u003E. A healthy weight reduces strain on the spine and promotes overall vitality and longevity. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E aims to empower pet owners to proactively safeguard their furry companions' health and happiness, fostering a stronger and healthier bond between dogs and their owners. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"Age onset for IVDD tends to \u003Cb\u003Epeak around the four- and five-year mark\u003C\/b\u003E. However, we see many dogs succumbing to IVDD much later in life,\" Crighton says. \"Interestingly, many dog enthusiasts think IVDD is only a smaller dog issue. However, our statistics suggest it can affect much larger breeds.\" \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETop 10 Dog\u0026nbsp;Breeds\u0026nbsp;affected by IVDD\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E1. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/dachshund.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDachshund\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E2. French Bulldog Mix \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E3. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/weimaraner.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EWeimaraner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E4. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/french-bulldog-or-frenchie.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFrench Bulldog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqtEJ5uPZTHgT2wQopvcNUvpcOnfcp1bqWBo4lQ2aKZVD-_qJHi4kzw1PDRbs9vfzUOgaIEfGAeBQ8zIZt__4LqegrzQCIcQfjkdZOO9Ts74MrOrcuC5FyAEamb9StZIkyNgkR-voJGXTF9cb3ol6TYqf_lZXNyAO8xLvLSoR86dE0Sd3RUjD8qzodqQs\/s1350\/IVDD-prone_top_dog_breeds%20-%20French%20Bulldog%20stretching%20on%20an%20orange%20Yoga%20mat.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1010\" data-original-width=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqtEJ5uPZTHgT2wQopvcNUvpcOnfcp1bqWBo4lQ2aKZVD-_qJHi4kzw1PDRbs9vfzUOgaIEfGAeBQ8zIZt__4LqegrzQCIcQfjkdZOO9Ts74MrOrcuC5FyAEamb9StZIkyNgkR-voJGXTF9cb3ol6TYqf_lZXNyAO8xLvLSoR86dE0Sd3RUjD8qzodqQs\/s16000\/IVDD-prone_top_dog_breeds%20-%20French%20Bulldog%20stretching%20on%20an%20orange%20Yoga%20mat.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E5. Beagle \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E6. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/08\/dobermann-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDobermann\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E7. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/great-dane.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGreat Dane\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E8. Australian Silky Terrier Cross \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E9. Airedale Terrier \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E10. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECavalier King Charles Spaniel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E* Pet Insurance Australia data, FY2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/06\/intervertebral-disc-disease-ivdd-in-dogs_29.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EIntervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/09\/top-10-insured-dog-breeds-top-claims.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ETop 10 Insured Dog Breeds and Top Claims (2022)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/1626949645474457699\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/08\/spinal-disease-in-dogs-ivdd.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1626949645474457699"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1626949645474457699"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/08\/spinal-disease-in-dogs-ivdd.html","title":"Spinal Disease in Dogs (IVDD)"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhPIAUyYzBYCCpuviOtXFcrbGm3okA5kfUUItAB9ejcohv0yk2jqBsZL8DnE1JHsvo1O-gBLnNxpgN065OQe5yNrB5BMSsWyDZWNwI56VFRjqzSnEq4iucW9F6-4nr9lccCmY9UpHfYNoMXuRkvFg5up4a56PQTY_KnFyUkE8qF0d9sRjefmxVCNwdkyks\/s72-c\/Invertebral_Disc_Disease_in_Dogs_Dachshund_looking_up.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-5116956936311798003"},"published":{"$t":"2023-07-06T10:16:00.003+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-07-06T16:10:47.895+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HEALTH"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ILLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PREVENTION"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"WORMS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"World Zoonoses Day: Step up your dogs' deworming!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiopS4-GDtYwwhYXsUN0nJeoc41yOp9W5_e9tsSkMXC0qeYdLToM7zpYWnfcS-RE8opvZ2MZFk2nnWvrM82A-o9oGA-7D6N1hFKzQoTVRsIY8Z7FBYULGGkoEAECG48g19BoTEfrGmPeTJAi9U2cK_Cub0TTZ3bekIfP-v0kr-gZNp0URa6vjwqdDhjpGU\/s2000\/World_Zoonoses_Day_2023%20-%20Treating_Dogs_for_Parasites%20-%20Man%20about%20to%20kiss%20his%20dog.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1333\" data-original-width=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiopS4-GDtYwwhYXsUN0nJeoc41yOp9W5_e9tsSkMXC0qeYdLToM7zpYWnfcS-RE8opvZ2MZFk2nnWvrM82A-o9oGA-7D6N1hFKzQoTVRsIY8Z7FBYULGGkoEAECG48g19BoTEfrGmPeTJAi9U2cK_Cub0TTZ3bekIfP-v0kr-gZNp0URa6vjwqdDhjpGU\/s16000\/World_Zoonoses_Day_2023%20-%20Treating_Dogs_for_Parasites%20-%20Man%20about%20to%20kiss%20his%20dog.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ENew survey reveals the damaging impact dog owners’ habits may be having on their pet’s health, as well as their own!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENearly one in four dog owners do not treat their dog for intestinal worms, leading to an increased risk of disease transmission to people.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EA new \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2352771423001076?via%3Dihub\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Estudy published\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E by researchers on the attitudes and practices of Australian dog owners has revealed that many may be putting their pets, their families and themselves at risk by failing to follow best practice guidelines when it comes to \u003Cb\u003Econtrolling canine intestinal worms\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe first Australian study of its type conducted in over a decade uncovered that alarmingly nearly \u003Cb\u003Ethree-quarters of dog owners \u003C\/b\u003E(72.3%) do not follow the best practice guidelines of \u003Cb\u003Edeworming their dog monthly\u003C\/b\u003E, with nearly 1 in 4 (24.5%) owners never deworming their dog. [1,2]\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFurthermore, the majority of dog owners do not properly dispose of their dogs’ faeces within their own backyard, with less than half of respondents (43.7%) removing their dog’s faeces on a daily basis, increasing the risk of parasite infections. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EManagement practices including monthly deworming and prompt removal of dog faeces, is key in minimising the risks associated with intestinal worms in dogs. As many of the worm species infesting dogs can also infect and cause disease in people (known as a \u003Cb\u003Ezoonotic disease\u003C\/b\u003E, or \u003Cb\u003Ezoonoses\u003C\/b\u003E) this risk extends to people too, meaning that dog owners’ management practices are key to keeping both pets and people healthy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhPG5Lpg0LaLbtyygxiSkzJuw1W6qs6RvzArgxkRJQRHHXuFTzWQT6MxxJ4TEnMnpxo03ScUKtwpey3Rm2pnyQJ0ASbHHnah2lXvDEO8Am5P_DZ8xMtaElVI5zE9gy6bL9v8q-3z1KQYYWUqBaeh8Z3PJ5Vnfwffl-LS8YIva0z46TQ_VwmlRyTq9a3Y28\/s1800\/Preventing_zoonotic_diseases_Parasite_Treatment_of_Dogs%20-%20little%20girl%20holds%20Jack%20Russell%20Puppy.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhPG5Lpg0LaLbtyygxiSkzJuw1W6qs6RvzArgxkRJQRHHXuFTzWQT6MxxJ4TEnMnpxo03ScUKtwpey3Rm2pnyQJ0ASbHHnah2lXvDEO8Am5P_DZ8xMtaElVI5zE9gy6bL9v8q-3z1KQYYWUqBaeh8Z3PJ5Vnfwffl-LS8YIva0z46TQ_VwmlRyTq9a3Y28\/s16000\/Preventing_zoonotic_diseases_Parasite_Treatment_of_Dogs%20-%20little%20girl%20holds%20Jack%20Russell%20Puppy.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThat’s why, ahead of \u003Cb\u003EWorld Zoonoses Day (Thursday July 6)\u003C\/b\u003E, Professor Rebecca Traub, a Professor of Veterinary Parasitology and member of the \u003Ci\u003EAustralian Companion Animal Zoonoses Advisory Panel\u003C\/i\u003E, is urging dog owners to adopt a monthly deworming routine to reduce the risk of zoonotic disease transmission and prevent exposure to these potentially dangerous parasites. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESpeaking to the findings of the study, Professor Traub said, “It is alarming that despite the hazards, the results show there is still a lot to be done to educate pet owners about the risk of disease transmission between pets and people, including the risk posed by canine intestinal worms. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Dogs, both healthy and sick, may carry a range of different zoonotic organisms and given the close relationship between pets and people and their shared living environment, it is extremely important that dog owners remain vigilant to prevent exposure of these parasites to other dogs and humans both directly, and through contamination of the environment,” said Rebecca. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn addition, a separate study of vets indicated that most considered canine parasitic diseases to be extremely important but identified barriers to client compliance with recommended deworming programs including affordability (63%) and lack of access to information (19%). [3]\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EProfessor Traub noted that, “Last year, we conducted Australia’s first nationwide study investigating the prevalence and distribution and risks associated with canine intestinal worms contaminating dog parks across Australia and it showed that \u003Cb\u003Ealmost half (42.6%) of parks sampled were contaminated\u003C\/b\u003E with canine intestinal worms. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“While many dog owners are rightly concerned about the risks of dog faeces not being cleaned-up in public locations such as dog parks, this survey highlights the lack of awareness from dog owners for the threat their own home\/backyard presents. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Quite simply, by not deworming dogs monthly and picking up their dogs’ faeces in the dog park and backyard, people are not doing enough to minimise the health risks associated with canine intestinal worms to both dogs and humans,” concluded Rebecca. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo help reduce the risk of zoonotic disease transmission from pets to people, the \u003Ci\u003EAustralian Companion Animal Zoonoses Advisory Panel\u003C\/i\u003E has recently developed a set of guidelines. Key recommendations are: \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ERegular veterinary health checks for pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EEnsure good hygiene practices (e.g., handwashing, disposal of pet poo)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDeworm pets monthly\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ETreat pets for external parasites year-round\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAvoid feeding raw meat diets to pets \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EReferences:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E1. Massetti L, Traub RJ, Rae L, Colella V, Marwedel L, McDonagh P, Wiethoelter A (2023).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.onehlt.2023.100587\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECanine gastrointestinal parasites perceptions, practices, and behaviours: a survey of dog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.onehlt.2023.100587\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eowners in Australia\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. One Health (accepted 15 Jun 2023).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E2. Australian Companion Animal Zoonoses Advisory Panel (2021) Companion Animal Zoonoses Guidelines.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E3. Massetti L, Wiethoelter A, McDonagh P, Rae L, Colella V, Traub RJ (2023). The veterinarian’s perspective and practices for the control of canine endoparasites in Australia. BMC Veterinary Research (under review).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E4. Massetti L, Wiethoelter A, McDonagh P, Rae L, Marwedel L, Beugnet F, Colella V, Traub RJ (2022). Faecal prevalence, distribution and risk factors associated with canine soil- transmitted helminths contaminating urban parks across Australia. International Journal of Parasitology, 52(10):637-646. doi: 10.1016\/j.ijpara.2022.08.001\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout NexGard SPECTRA® \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENexGard SPECTRA®, manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, is a tasty once-a-month chew suitable for puppies and dogs from eight weeks of age and weighing at least 2 kg. NexGard SPECTRA® provides the most complete protection against fleas, ticks, mites, heartworm and intestinal worms, all in one tasty chew, and is available in Australia at leading veterinary clinics, pet specialty stores and online. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjmKpSW7JAS66nLHwkCMKFVSR0eIyEXQ4P-mnh3FDZdBfAlBvMQPqTlCEEUhdAowPWkjsEbB1PVbIc4uMR__iiU-ATCmpyfUgJ3rcQI_yDBXxSNcSVV0R-gKlwEG7rWjuBjZrP9a02skp0yYiIXbAv3risCH_3DyzeWV_LzJuF5HL1j-cuaEZdLhZmO\/s1825\/Advice_on_dislocated_canine_hock_surgery_and_recovery_Anatolian_Shepherd_Cruz.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1246\" data-original-width=\"1825\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjmKpSW7JAS66nLHwkCMKFVSR0eIyEXQ4P-mnh3FDZdBfAlBvMQPqTlCEEUhdAowPWkjsEbB1PVbIc4uMR__iiU-ATCmpyfUgJ3rcQI_yDBXxSNcSVV0R-gKlwEG7rWjuBjZrP9a02skp0yYiIXbAv3risCH_3DyzeWV_LzJuF5HL1j-cuaEZdLhZmO\/s16000\/Advice_on_dislocated_canine_hock_surgery_and_recovery_Anatolian_Shepherd_Cruz.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petjourno.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECaroline Zambrano Pet Journalist\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E knows full well how distressing and challenging a major hock injury can be, especially if you're mum to a supersized senior dog like her Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Cruz.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EShe shares her story - warts and all - hoping this will help other dog owners put things into perspective, should they face a similar crisis.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"The accident occurred the night before we moved house mid December 2022. Cruz, our 8-year-old Anatolian Shepherd, was in the backyard for most of the evening while we finished packing the remaining few boxes. When we called him in for the night, we noticed him limping on his back leg. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt wasn’t the first time our ‘livestock guardian’ hurt himself chasing birds and other wildlife that dared to enter his outdoor space, so I thought, as I felt around his leg, that he probably sprained a muscle. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBy morning the lower hock area was a little swollen and we left Cruz on his bed out on the deck to keep him safely out of the way of the movers while they loaded furniture and boxes into the truck.  In the meantime, I could see him running around the deck, barking at magpies and dogs passing by, so I thought it couldn’t be anything serious, otherwise he wouldn’t be acting like a clown.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgubviQ0haZjlyVirzrQvWo6uBM6R2udPL_iX9cgweqflVwF46Gr-b4VS_6y4ayx02Fs2ZFyc5dDP0e0Ui2Y6P9Chq1bWuQeZGcxkQD2L3i2PP0zXcGZ64RDklKgeW5khiyzfBndEfQsHcWpxmAcm3J_Dmz2W4lWXTaHGyBKyCiHVM5rOR-Sf1o_sII\/s1600\/Dislocated_Hock_Injury_Anatolian_Shepherd_Cruz_waiting_patiently_to_see_Vet_Dr_Robert_Zammit_for_first_assessment.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgubviQ0haZjlyVirzrQvWo6uBM6R2udPL_iX9cgweqflVwF46Gr-b4VS_6y4ayx02Fs2ZFyc5dDP0e0Ui2Y6P9Chq1bWuQeZGcxkQD2L3i2PP0zXcGZ64RDklKgeW5khiyzfBndEfQsHcWpxmAcm3J_Dmz2W4lWXTaHGyBKyCiHVM5rOR-Sf1o_sII\/w300-h400\/Dislocated_Hock_Injury_Anatolian_Shepherd_Cruz_waiting_patiently_to_see_Vet_Dr_Robert_Zammit_for_first_assessment.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ECruz waiting to see Dr Rob Zammit\u003Cbr \/\u003Eafter his hock injury for diagnosis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EI was so wrong! Our Vet \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr Rob Zammit \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eat \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vineyardvet.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EVineyard Vet Hospital\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E (Vineyard NSW) took one look at Cruz’s leg and said, “it is an orthopaedic catastrophe!” My heart sunk. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI asked him about our treatment options, and he said “surgery or worst-case scenario... euthanasia” because there’s a chance the surgery may not work! Cruz is a 63kg senior dog with medical issues, including \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/10\/the-many-faces-of-autoimmune-disease-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehypothyroidism\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/07\/canine-arthritis-joint-mobility-issues.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Earthritis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, and would live the rest of his life in pain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Let’s see what the X-rays show, and we go from there,” advised Dr Rob. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt wasn’t the kind of conversation I was expecting to have, especially during the holiday season, and was in disbelief and scared to think of the excruciating decision we may need to make as a family in the coming weeks.   \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA few days later, I brought Cruz back to \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EVineyard Vet Hospital\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E to get the X-rays done. I stood by Dr Rob to keep Cruz calm as he manipulated Cruz’s leg under the machine to get images of different angles. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr Rob was right – it was an orthopaedic catastrophe; his \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ehock was dislocated with a fracture\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E that would require a large plate to be screwed in.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EDifferent types of canine hock injuries and their causes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr Rob sent the X-rays to his colleague, a “superbly skilled surgeon” named \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr Andrew Levien\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, for his opinion about surgery.  A couple days later I got a call from Dr Andrew, who I learned to be also the director of 24-hour emergency hospital\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vsos.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EVeterinary Specialists of Sydney (VSOS)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjMjenVcSt48-mbXwy0nbHzlwoK6Pz8gwSONVRNF3eUn6g9V66BosSfEo1aqOKcTzQO-PlAO_7jdiES4aqslT8YJOlqfYmxiV6ZRTc-joFBrl6Z9HW7CVTcs_-7ZRXL7jGoJKm-ZxhNIZS7bx9_BMTmYEOAZcusbIjoKrConD3cgV-Xo2T-6vKPr90c\/s4032\/Veterinary_Specialists_of_Sydney_24_hour_emergency_hospital_where_Cruz_did_his_X-rays_for_hock_injury.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjMjenVcSt48-mbXwy0nbHzlwoK6Pz8gwSONVRNF3eUn6g9V66BosSfEo1aqOKcTzQO-PlAO_7jdiES4aqslT8YJOlqfYmxiV6ZRTc-joFBrl6Z9HW7CVTcs_-7ZRXL7jGoJKm-ZxhNIZS7bx9_BMTmYEOAZcusbIjoKrConD3cgV-Xo2T-6vKPr90c\/s16000\/Veterinary_Specialists_of_Sydney_24_hour_emergency_hospital_where_Cruz_did_his_X-rays_for_hock_injury.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHe wasn’t concerned about Cruz’s X-rays, explaining that it was a common injury and he’d performed this type of surgery countless times with great success.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cblockquote style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“There are two main types of injuries to the hock - degenerative and traumatic,\" he said. \u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“I generally see cases that are more of a degenerative type issue of the ligaments supporting the ankle – much like a cruciate ligament in the knee – and for that reason we see it more in middle age or older dogs.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Also, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ehock injuries are seen more in athletic animals \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ethan sedentary ones, more \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ecommon in large dogs and working dogs\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E because they put strain on that ligament that support the ankle.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECertain breeds, like Shetland Sheepdogs and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/09\/border-collie.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EBorder Collies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, are also predisposed to hock injuries that are more degenerative in nature.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOccasionally hock injuries occur due to a traumatic accident, caused for instance by jumping off the deck or getting hit by a car. It’s not related to cancer, said Dr Andrew. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn Cruz’ case, it was a traumatic accident (a break) caused most likely when he was running in the backyard and his foot got caught in a pothole and twisted.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhWPEd-t-8_Z_byg-jcwXHWo0MdoQQehxWomWWOtxTp8orMXcBet1P5N4IZeb5IXf-pxo90f3yCjLxLsROcQN195fPSMEi1NxF6kBNsDvw0uPEykK0XhAnTVOEswqrjgcE6zYBJkgGZGQKC-S3DbDS3qe9u-TBdbFR-st2XS7So_EBKRtxtjyeQQG34\/s900\/Dog_Dislocated_Hock_Diagnosis_Diagram_of_Dog_Tarsus.png\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"468\" data-original-width=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhWPEd-t-8_Z_byg-jcwXHWo0MdoQQehxWomWWOtxTp8orMXcBet1P5N4IZeb5IXf-pxo90f3yCjLxLsROcQN195fPSMEi1NxF6kBNsDvw0uPEykK0XhAnTVOEswqrjgcE6zYBJkgGZGQKC-S3DbDS3qe9u-TBdbFR-st2XS7So_EBKRtxtjyeQQG34\/s16000\/Dog_Dislocated_Hock_Diagnosis_Diagram_of_Dog_Tarsus.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #555555; text-align: left;\"\u003ESource:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #555555; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.imaios.com\/en\/vet-anatomy\/dog\/dog-tarsus\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.\u003Cwbr\u003E\u003C\/wbr\u003Eimaios.com\/en\/vet-anatomy\/dog\/\u003Cwbr\u003E\u003C\/wbr\u003Edog-tarsus\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHis official diagnosis was: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eleft tarsometatarsal subluxation\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E – a fancy name for the metatarsal bones becoming disconnected from the tarsus or ‘ankle’ of the dog.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe recommended treatment was a\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003Epartial tarsal arthrodesis\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;– in other words, a\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003Esurgery used to fuse the leg and foot bones together\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;to salvage some joint function.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiDdWo8WiZxCSh2NomnGdwYQx4n1V6H4gGlPMV4ICmf7fUOF4qhjWBLmwm8GqRZRMyJ2-oDH1qjXXzUMdH2VbcKKMHX2P8OgEAsVT9pM3O6lC1AVW0p66-H7ziuKqOvL5FmKuURy-JrvEDNvxGmVIzPbfVcYfxmIY08georzSZqZeQkaF5WMstWTART\/s1850\/VSOS_Vet_Dr_Andrew_Levien_showing_X-ray_of_Cruz_dislocated_hock_before_the_surgery.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1388\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiDdWo8WiZxCSh2NomnGdwYQx4n1V6H4gGlPMV4ICmf7fUOF4qhjWBLmwm8GqRZRMyJ2-oDH1qjXXzUMdH2VbcKKMHX2P8OgEAsVT9pM3O6lC1AVW0p66-H7ziuKqOvL5FmKuURy-JrvEDNvxGmVIzPbfVcYfxmIY08georzSZqZeQkaF5WMstWTART\/s16000\/VSOS_Vet_Dr_Andrew_Levien_showing_X-ray_of_Cruz_dislocated_hock_before_the_surgery.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EVSOS Dr Andrew with an X-ray of Cruz showing where his hock is dislocated\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Cruz’s surgery is pretty standard from the point of view of a repair. But he’s an exceptionally large dog compared to your average Border Collie that weighs only 18-24 kgs; Cruz is three times that size!” said Dr Andrew. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“For that reason, we need to beef up the hardware in his leg to account for that. He’ll get a strong plate in there to make it stronger and we’ll meticulously close the soft tissue to avoid complications.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe cost would be around $7,000 – thank goodness for our pet insurance (personally, a must for big dogs)! We’ve had cover with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E since the day we got Cruz and have saved many, many thousands of dollars over the years with 80% money back for claims. (And he’s not even a working dog!!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen Cruz’s insurance renewed in December last year, we decided to lower the cover to 60% to save money on the increased monthly premium due to his age. It was a good deal, we thought, and hoped he'd stay out of trouble! A few days later, Cruz went and fractured his leg!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EThe risks of this type of surgery \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere are few risks involved in this surgery if done by a competent trained surgeon, explained Dr Andrew. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“\u003Cb\u003EThe main risks everybody should be educated on are infection\u003C\/b\u003E,” he warned. “There’s not a lot of tissue coverage over the hardware. So, it’s not difficult for bacteria to work their way through the skin and towards the plate.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgR9zh1kJ8fJuhfp4SyspJsbjhJSJfXqrvWZmL1eu7lOhO8FngJnefCaYFLMa-dRW21O5esesJNlEC9PXiyV49wiSuqZneJ-g4Um7gryBf-B-iXD1XuPT1PLpLFZ5z1DeiqIthQyvGOQ8k5YJJuAhf1rTiq4JRai6wKLiXk8ZgI8bVrB_15UPHcrBZF\/s1850\/Risks_after_Hock_Surgery_pressure_sores_from_bandages_Anatolian_Shepherd_Cruz_leg_being_checked_by_Vet.jpg\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1388\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgR9zh1kJ8fJuhfp4SyspJsbjhJSJfXqrvWZmL1eu7lOhO8FngJnefCaYFLMa-dRW21O5esesJNlEC9PXiyV49wiSuqZneJ-g4Um7gryBf-B-iXD1XuPT1PLpLFZ5z1DeiqIthQyvGOQ8k5YJJuAhf1rTiq4JRai6wKLiXk8ZgI8bVrB_15UPHcrBZF\/s16000\/Risks_after_Hock_Surgery_pressure_sores_from_bandages_Anatolian_Shepherd_Cruz_leg_being_checked_by_Vet.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #3c4043; letter-spacing: 0.1px; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\"Sores caused by the bandaging on Cruz' leg look worse than they actually are\" said Dr Andrew\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOther risks are antigen\u003C\/b\u003E (markers that tell your body that something is foreign) \u003Cb\u003Ecomplications and pressure sores\u003C\/b\u003E from bandaging problems that can be very nasty and take weeks to get better! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Tendons and bones can be exposed from bandaging complications. That’s why I’m protective over my cases and make sure they get the appropriate bandaging after surgery to avoid complications,” he added.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgI0sKmFp-y1JMF_GSAUlibKC0C4-uZ21Jz4T-WOolSFP-ZHGnBOJKlzIQGIXiH4-XFJqGbKQ9jndf6JERNRHOed97_UuTCuXBKXhlhoAWvvkg46SFHfFiDkmdnTjjftDRo8rSY0K9rHa7GyIJT6RVZ83XiZ6iHr_brtctw6r7JLF6dIYY1NoXOCTq1\/s1850\/Dr_Andrew_Levien_and_Vet_Nurse_changing_Cruz_leg_bandage_for_the_second_time_after_hock_surgery.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1337\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgI0sKmFp-y1JMF_GSAUlibKC0C4-uZ21Jz4T-WOolSFP-ZHGnBOJKlzIQGIXiH4-XFJqGbKQ9jndf6JERNRHOed97_UuTCuXBKXhlhoAWvvkg46SFHfFiDkmdnTjjftDRo8rSY0K9rHa7GyIJT6RVZ83XiZ6iHr_brtctw6r7JLF6dIYY1NoXOCTq1\/s16000\/Dr_Andrew_Levien_and_Vet_Nurse_changing_Cruz_leg_bandage_for_the_second_time_after_hock_surgery.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EDr Andrew with Vet Nurse changing Cruz' bandage for the third time after his hock surgery\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“\u003Cb\u003EOther risks\u003C\/b\u003E, theoretically, can be \u003Cb\u003Ethe fusion of the ankle doesn’t occur for one reason or another \u003C\/b\u003Eand the hardware got removed, causing an infection in the surgical area and required another surgery.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThen there’s breeds like Anatolian Shepherd Dogs being at \u003Cb\u003Eincreased risk for anaesthetic complications\u003C\/b\u003E, such as hypotension, hypothermia, abnormal heart rate, hypoventilation, and difficult recovery (eg, prolonged duration, dysphoria, pain). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPost operative care is the most important! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt was good to be informed of the risks of this major surgery. But what Dr Andrew was most concerned about was the post operative care – the surgery can be for nothing if we don’t provide him the \u003Cb\u003Eproper care and time for his leg to heal properly\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Dogs can \u003Cb\u003Ewalk on the leg relatively early, four to six weeks after the surgery\u003C\/b\u003E. However, fusions are inherently a slow process, taking weeks and months to happen. So, we don’t want dogs running around on the repair until some sort of fusion has happened,” he said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“In Cruz’s case, we can \u003Cb\u003Eexpect full recovery to take four to five months \u003C\/b\u003Ebefore fusion is strong. Otherwise, the implant can take all the load and the metal could snap. That would be uncommon. But I’ve heard of bones breaking around the metal object.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESo\u003Cb\u003E general recovery is eight to ten weeks, followed by an X-ray\u003C\/b\u003E to see where we’re at with the fusion. I would have to restrict Cruz’s movements to a small area of the house and take him to see Dr Andrew at VSOS (65km from my home) \u003Cb\u003Eonce a week for a check-up and bandage change\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhen Cruz has to do his doggy business in the backyard, we need to support him with a sling. I thought, how complicated can it be to manoeuvre a huge limo of a dog forward whilst simultaneously hold a sling to support his back? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlso, he’ll have a \u003Cb\u003Efibreglass cast on\u003C\/b\u003E and I would need to \u003Cb\u003Ekeep the bandaging dry at all times\u003C\/b\u003E. No worries, I should be able to do that whilst manoeuvring and\u003Cb\u003E supporting his back end with a sling\u003C\/b\u003E when he‘s pooing in the rain. I got this .. I think?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPatient-proofing the house \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe date was set for his surgery in a week’s time and in preparation, my family and I started patient-proofing the house to \u003Cb\u003Emake it safe and comfortable\u003C\/b\u003E for Cruz during his long and risky recovery. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1.     Choose a safe, quiet space\u003C\/b\u003E. We decided to set Cruz up in the family ‘movie room’ downstairs; it’s a small room beside the sliding door to the backyard so he didn’t have to walk far for toileting. Any movie watching would be done on low volume and turn the captions on!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2.     Cosy bed\u003C\/b\u003E. We dragged in Cruz’s new \u003Cb\u003Egiant orthopaedic bed\u003C\/b\u003E that we got him for Christmas, and placed his soft bed as back-up in case he didn’t feel comfortable.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3.     Containment\u003C\/b\u003E. We ordered a mesh gate for the doorway so he could see through it into the living room and not feel isolated. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4.     Safety\u003C\/b\u003E. We placed a large rug in the room and more rugs in the living area to prevent slipping and piled large pillows on the movie room pull-out couch to prevent him from climb it. We also connected the Furbo Camera in the room so I could check on him throughout the night. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5.     Food and water\u003C\/b\u003E. We placed his elevated water and food bowl stand near his bed. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe surgery! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe surgery went well; the \u003Cb\u003Eprocedure taking a couple hours\u003C\/b\u003E and no complications to report. Cruz would stay for a couple days at \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVineyard Vets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E for monitoring, confined to a crate to keep him quiet and off his paws. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt wasn’t long before we got a call from Dr Rob that Cruz was okay to go home. My teen daughter Isabel and I arrived at Vineyard with great excitement and were certainly not prepared for what we saw when Cruz walked out of the recovery room. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHis left side had been\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eshaved from the stomach all the way down his leg\u003C\/b\u003E and a blue bandage was wrapped tightly around the hock joint, down to the paw. A nurse was supporting Cruz’s backside with a large sling and he was walking like a drunk. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI felt the anxiety rising in my chest and wanted to cry. Dr Rob walked into the consult room at that moment and braced himself for the zillion questions I started blurting out. Eventually he and Isabel calmed me down, assuring me everything would be ok and we could handle this. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEixMNNUdV1Szm89ZsAruZM8T2D-iRROwesdgzPFSuHaaoU8K8zfWHZ2ALv_gsFImbdIEWvF6FJs-uyBYlWD1d00M3FRfq5uKJFrpF0VLecAVKXZqhDQogAgR-0eEJ6Ek8yoalYgFPgZ5sQp0oZ7Di_2gfCba4o3ODcSzYK7d2BCHBKr3agdVo3_wWbP\/s1352\/Anatolian_Shepherd_Cruz_first_day_after_surgery_back_leg_supported_by_sling.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1352\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEixMNNUdV1Szm89ZsAruZM8T2D-iRROwesdgzPFSuHaaoU8K8zfWHZ2ALv_gsFImbdIEWvF6FJs-uyBYlWD1d00M3FRfq5uKJFrpF0VLecAVKXZqhDQogAgR-0eEJ6Ek8yoalYgFPgZ5sQp0oZ7Di_2gfCba4o3ODcSzYK7d2BCHBKr3agdVo3_wWbP\/w320-h400\/Anatolian_Shepherd_Cruz_first_day_after_surgery_back_leg_supported_by_sling.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ECruz, a few days after the surgery with \u003Cbr \/\u003Ehis back\u0026nbsp;supported by a sling\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EIsabel guided Cruz out of the consult room with a lead and I shuffled behind, supporting him with the sling. To my horror, it began raining … hard!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI remembered Dr Andrew’s advice to\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Euse a plastic cover to protect the bandage\u003C\/b\u003E. A nurse brought out a modified, disposable, plastic blood collection bag that was cut across the top so I could simply slip Cruz’s paw into the hard, thick plastic and protect the bandage. Genius! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs for the rest of the bandage poking out from the top of the plastic, we put his leg into a large supermarket bag and tied the handles around the top of his thigh, then used bandage tape to seal off any openings. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe shuffled out of the building – Isabel guiding Cruz with one hand and a large umbrella in the other, and me supporting his back end with the sling. Cruz made a beeline to the closest tree for a wee and walked under a bushy branch, releasing over a dozen stink bugs on top of us! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA nurse came running to help as we desperately tried to flick the stink bugs off Cruz and from inside our shirts while balancing the sling, umbrella and bag of meds. We couldn’t stop laughing all the way home, soaked to the bone! It was a miracle Cruz’s bandage stayed dry! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAt home recovering \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECruz is a very chilled dog by nature – hence his name – but \u003Cb\u003Ekeeping him calm and restricting his movements was a bit more challenging\u003C\/b\u003E than we expected. The mesh gate we ordered didn’t arrive on time, so we blocked the entryway to the movie room with heavy wooden kitchen chairs.   \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYmGmwgfN5ynRSs9bhkxBXz7nKwhLib-KdOi8nDIUxpmCYwa-u7Tc9EnuJiNgdcI5gcYcU48goMjLVrzrOE9imM_amvLp5mKRj0S-rzzLeGFvfadcccWUI00pG8leafpfZxuqy8ogGoS4zrfB-1Lo_2kIU5QmFHZrVZmQlmfXY5ZDjVodN9HhnDPLW\/s1600\/Dislocated_Hock_Injury_Recovery_Time_for_Anatolian_Shepherd_Cruz_watching_ducks_on_DogTV.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYmGmwgfN5ynRSs9bhkxBXz7nKwhLib-KdOi8nDIUxpmCYwa-u7Tc9EnuJiNgdcI5gcYcU48goMjLVrzrOE9imM_amvLp5mKRj0S-rzzLeGFvfadcccWUI00pG8leafpfZxuqy8ogGoS4zrfB-1Lo_2kIU5QmFHZrVZmQlmfXY5ZDjVodN9HhnDPLW\/w300-h400\/Dislocated_Hock_Injury_Recovery_Time_for_Anatolian_Shepherd_Cruz_watching_ducks_on_DogTV.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIn the middle of the night, we heard a loud noise. I checked our \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/06\/furbo-launches-new-360-dog-camera.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFurbo dog camera\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and saw he had pushed the chairs away to get out of the room!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe next night, we reinforced the chairs with a box of books which we placed on the floor. It worked …until the following night when he managed to push passed the heavy barricade and even jumped over the box!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe daytime wasn’t any easier – he wanted out all the time. I found \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uXkbAQr98zU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDog TV on YouTube\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E – 8 hours of ducks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;by a stream. Yeah, nah, this wasn’t going to work. (Frankly, I’d go a bit bonkers, too!) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECruz won – we placed his bed in the living area, moved rugs around and blocked the stairs with the dog gate mesh that had finally arrived.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI moved my office to the kitchen table where I could keep an eye on him and went through the daily cycle of covering his bandage with the plastic blood collection bag and supporting him with a sling when he needed to go out to do his toileting.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjF6Wjmx22-TRToVfItcWAAFydFuEsjl_2OJ-S4b-hEqPyi8gJNFJgo7Z6hq0XbzdbbMAme2Qb2Qh39wWUgwLHCwlMEeoDlfR7ND_0q_HKF7r78R-Lm6WV7nCr0JF4ysMhKGJ0Fma0CqvXOviwEW2sxS3G02VrSG0_yBYL4edesbUUwzVhC3dOg83NZ\/s1850\/Anatolian_Shepherd_Dog_Cruz_post_hock_surgery_with_back_and_hind_leg_completely_shaven.jpg\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1388\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjF6Wjmx22-TRToVfItcWAAFydFuEsjl_2OJ-S4b-hEqPyi8gJNFJgo7Z6hq0XbzdbbMAme2Qb2Qh39wWUgwLHCwlMEeoDlfR7ND_0q_HKF7r78R-Lm6WV7nCr0JF4ysMhKGJ0Fma0CqvXOviwEW2sxS3G02VrSG0_yBYL4edesbUUwzVhC3dOg83NZ\/s16000\/Anatolian_Shepherd_Dog_Cruz_post_hock_surgery_with_back_and_hind_leg_completely_shaven.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBy around Week 3, he could walk much better on his own so we stopped using the sling. His leg trembled a little as he put pressure on it, but that was expected. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs we couldn’t play any activity games, \u003Cb\u003Ewe spent time cuddling on his bed\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Eplaying hide and seek with treats\u003C\/b\u003E in my hand. We had to be careful not to feed him too much as he wasn’t getting any exercise.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgYTIxSsuobOWEC3hZOes3mg0Vb5amWzJN9r6rO-Cdh6eyJdeDe_mejyQf0uyRlrqyyLujsttEMB0W6zeOdBKlfBaVAyx5Zs0l7wE8ixkTFlO5ZPjEzyts6cixv021ZSBudcgaVs_o8ih9D1bHma5-UwuukNWqaPv63-Sle1zbu5fME2JrynXqtMS-e\/s1811\/Anatolian_Shepherd_Dog_Cruz_with_e-collar_recovering_at_home_after_hock_surgery.jpg\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1338\" data-original-width=\"1811\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgYTIxSsuobOWEC3hZOes3mg0Vb5amWzJN9r6rO-Cdh6eyJdeDe_mejyQf0uyRlrqyyLujsttEMB0W6zeOdBKlfBaVAyx5Zs0l7wE8ixkTFlO5ZPjEzyts6cixv021ZSBudcgaVs_o8ih9D1bHma5-UwuukNWqaPv63-Sle1zbu5fME2JrynXqtMS-e\/s16000\/Anatolian_Shepherd_Dog_Cruz_with_e-collar_recovering_at_home_after_hock_surgery.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ECruz recovering at home post surgery and contemplating the meaning of life!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI felt bad leaving him at home when I went out for my morning exercise. He sat by the front window, like a cat, watching the world pass by and occasionally barking at people – I swear he loves to make them jump! (Don’t get me started about the neighbour’s cat!) I was happy to see Cruz was making friends with the neighbourhood kids who came to play basketball with Isabel outside our house.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOne day I caught up on a video call with Andre Cato, founder of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/presentsforpaws.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPresents for Paws\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and introduced him to Cruz and how he’s home recovering from a major surgery.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQz-EtOKKunLC-Z_fqQt0Qbk5eqGgBLVSXfBpZDXbrbf4-tI1S5FbY9z7zNQzx9P6mM9E-xZfb33DcbnBDp8xCWzgVLZISkO4fjU_fKENRcMIUPFglGs25wDnLEQ8K73EjtiSWjgGDhU-4pWQdqB00ulgOyk52pMLgdmbV6zXvcOe8YHhQkZzXBN3_\/s1850\/Anatalian_Shepherd_Cruz_happy_with_his_box_of_dog_toys_thanks_to_Presents_for_Paws.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1388\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQz-EtOKKunLC-Z_fqQt0Qbk5eqGgBLVSXfBpZDXbrbf4-tI1S5FbY9z7zNQzx9P6mM9E-xZfb33DcbnBDp8xCWzgVLZISkO4fjU_fKENRcMIUPFglGs25wDnLEQ8K73EjtiSWjgGDhU-4pWQdqB00ulgOyk52pMLgdmbV6zXvcOe8YHhQkZzXBN3_\/s16000\/Anatalian_Shepherd_Cruz_happy_with_his_box_of_dog_toys_thanks_to_Presents_for_Paws.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EA happy Cruz discovers a box full of toys, courtesy of \u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPresents for Paws\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA few days later, we got a lovely surprise in the mail – a personalised box with wonderful toys to keep him entertained! Cruz chose his favourite – a red, cuddly dinosaur that we named Dinosaur – which become a permanent fixture on his orthopaedic bed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhQLH1kMh-_WqskG7hznwyepyz5WCQQN9VUlCzjOLN3qIawXr5bVjLH7A1UCt6430Ft-bdX_M1hSnY31aFoTRE-WhDYCSUnLfJXLtl8DJiIX04MzQypzMpaIMm3PJeKTinhK6hMAJeufq-eEc0htTjer8AuKMJ14hdTEqfbzFqrQCCQ9Fdb3Xvi35QH\/s1850\/Anatolian_Shepherd_Cruz_recovery_at_home_cudding_his_Presents_for_Paws_Dinosaur_plush_dog_toy.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1013\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhQLH1kMh-_WqskG7hznwyepyz5WCQQN9VUlCzjOLN3qIawXr5bVjLH7A1UCt6430Ft-bdX_M1hSnY31aFoTRE-WhDYCSUnLfJXLtl8DJiIX04MzQypzMpaIMm3PJeKTinhK6hMAJeufq-eEc0htTjer8AuKMJ14hdTEqfbzFqrQCCQ9Fdb3Xvi35QH\/s16000\/Anatolian_Shepherd_Cruz_recovery_at_home_cudding_his_Presents_for_Paws_Dinosaur_plush_dog_toy.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDuring the initial six weeks of recovery, we made weekly trips to see Dr Andrew at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EVSOS\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E for Cruz’s bandage change and check-up, and lots of pats and cuddles from the staff. (Cruz was milking it bigtime!) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“So far it’s healing well,” said Dr Andrew in week 2, “Albeit a bit slower than expected but it could be because of his age.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELet’s fast forward to week 6 when he finally got his bandage off and Dr Andrew was very happy with the result, despite observing a couple of pressure sores around the paw. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHe said, “The difference with Cruz compared to other dogs is the \u003Cb\u003Ebandaging situation (with pressure sores) has been a lot better\u003C\/b\u003E. He’s a quiet dog, not boisterous and bouncy. For that reason, he laid about and rested more compared to an active dog.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EX-ray results are in!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EFinally, the date arrived in Week 8 for Cruz’s follow-up x-rays at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EVineyard Vet Hospital\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. Dr Rob called me into the imaging room and showed me the X-ray of Cruz’s leg. He pointed to the computer screen showing Cruz’s leg held together by a large metal plate and several screws.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjPxG3A-wygBKBTEORBnE1H_b8G3fOYjIB8BDUw5n4wJ5pKWEzIn8Y5gN4elxPRhrCZGoRkjNjnW0aQW07Qkfs6tKZp5oBKtIADgR2gq-3XP9bYlFWD5a-htRsAD-UFzgda1X9hiAwlmXUndVlFAD7n16AbB_pHyDuI4MjTTMhPYXfPUsQ62SfPlLZw\/s1788\/Dr_Robert_Zammit_Vineyard_Vet_Hospital_showing_X-ray_metal_plate_and_screws_in_Cruz_leg_6_weeks_post_surgery.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1327\" data-original-width=\"1788\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjPxG3A-wygBKBTEORBnE1H_b8G3fOYjIB8BDUw5n4wJ5pKWEzIn8Y5gN4elxPRhrCZGoRkjNjnW0aQW07Qkfs6tKZp5oBKtIADgR2gq-3XP9bYlFWD5a-htRsAD-UFzgda1X9hiAwlmXUndVlFAD7n16AbB_pHyDuI4MjTTMhPYXfPUsQ62SfPlLZw\/s16000\/Dr_Robert_Zammit_Vineyard_Vet_Hospital_showing_X-ray_metal_plate_and_screws_in_Cruz_leg_6_weeks_post_surgery.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EDr Robert Zammit sharing the X-ray results\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI held my breath for a moment, not quite sure what he was going to say, and saw a big smile grow on his face. “It looks amazing!” he said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh4n1vbn__9qvCWd66j5LpNFT2A9ppttPhGh6yVTxIQ0bXl2zra9hNtjrEBNJJGOi7c7bBD6fVt5NjU-JO_kyy4X5t07Wir9dXWgj_2xUNsU0Fgmdgs3aN-89ncz2xAVvGeHf4xsyXUuyFNT5etyIna-mSiGodkJspxwU2ft3Q1vbJLQ-WZCnsqi_lg\/s1600\/Cruz_paw_up_in_the_air_sores_nearly_gone_21_March_2023.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh4n1vbn__9qvCWd66j5LpNFT2A9ppttPhGh6yVTxIQ0bXl2zra9hNtjrEBNJJGOi7c7bBD6fVt5NjU-JO_kyy4X5t07Wir9dXWgj_2xUNsU0Fgmdgs3aN-89ncz2xAVvGeHf4xsyXUuyFNT5etyIna-mSiGodkJspxwU2ft3Q1vbJLQ-WZCnsqi_lg\/w240-h320\/Cruz_paw_up_in_the_air_sores_nearly_gone_21_March_2023.jpg\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ECruz puts his paw up in the air!\u003Cbr \/\u003ESores nearly all gone (21\/03\/23)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EDr Andrew certainly did a brilliant job with the surgery, and \u003Cb\u003Ewe were very strict with his recovery which made the difference \u003C\/b\u003Ein the end.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBut we won’t be running anytime soon. Frankly, I’m too scared to ever let him off the leash! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“You can go for walks but take it easy, maybe \u003Cb\u003Estart with 10 minutes around the block\u003C\/b\u003E and gradually increase over time,” advised Dr Rob. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESounds good to me! We just need to get to the car without releasing any stink bugs!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003Ewritten by\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECaroline Zambrano, Pet Journo,\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;March\u0026nbsp;2023 for\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003EAustralian Dog Lover\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E(all rights reserved).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout the writer\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hlCPFfJw1ZA\/X0M3apIZmaI\/AAAAAAAAi1g\/4yi9DdlDx-o5JRfn0Nm-ZjnpMDqZu6hcACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Environmental_Allergies_in_Dogs_Caroline_Zambrano_Pet_Journalist_and_Anatolian_Shepherd_Cruz.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hlCPFfJw1ZA\/X0M3apIZmaI\/AAAAAAAAi1g\/4yi9DdlDx-o5JRfn0Nm-ZjnpMDqZu6hcACLcBGAsYHQ\/w320-h320\/Environmental_Allergies_in_Dogs_Caroline_Zambrano_Pet_Journalist_and_Anatolian_Shepherd_Cruz.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 17.12px;\"\u003ECaroline Zambrano\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 17.12px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a Sydney-based pet writer with nearly 20 years of experience in journalism and public relations specialising in the Australian pet industry.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 17.12px;\"\u003EHer qualifications include a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EBachelor of Arts in Journalism\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Eand a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EMaster of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;in the United States.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 15pt 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ECaroline is a PR \u0026amp; clinic volunteer for\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petsinthepark.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #5aaad8;\"\u003EPets in the Park\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a national charity that cares for pets owned by people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, and is a rescue volunteer for\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sydneywildlife.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #5aaad8;\"\u003ESydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services Inc\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; She is also a member of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/acsw.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #5aaad8;\"\u003EAustralian Canine Scent Work Association\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can contact her at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petjourno.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewww.petjourno.com.au\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and follow her \u0026amp; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhLgpwNcMmyKcRib-DZ_K71NST5OqFEQqA8EV9rzW8M1OTfcWB7ZEqg3jYrImWROb8-oJDR8qE4eXfIyTLfBYWGXu_P_BJQJz0SsycISLfpao83XP_Wci3Fn9mJpREHjOQlBvgX61nOC9PrCBs4aD_407XyTIY8tsVP4RFJL_lLPIuU93PCWkAjIvnG\/s1750\/Canine%20Body%20Thermal%20Imaging%20-%20Tori%20Acres%20holding%20a%20tablet%20showing%20radiant%20heat%20energy%20emitted%20by%20dog's%20body.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1167\" data-original-width=\"1750\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhLgpwNcMmyKcRib-DZ_K71NST5OqFEQqA8EV9rzW8M1OTfcWB7ZEqg3jYrImWROb8-oJDR8qE4eXfIyTLfBYWGXu_P_BJQJz0SsycISLfpao83XP_Wci3Fn9mJpREHjOQlBvgX61nOC9PrCBs4aD_407XyTIY8tsVP4RFJL_lLPIuU93PCWkAjIvnG\/s16000\/Canine%20Body%20Thermal%20Imaging%20-%20Tori%20Acres%20holding%20a%20tablet%20showing%20radiant%20heat%20energy%20emitted%20by%20dog's%20body.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBeing active with our dogs is a joyous pursuit for many. But getting the most out of those adventures and activities means keeping our canine companions in good health. Unfortunately, it's often only once clinical signs of dysfunction become apparent that we thoroughly assess our dogs. However, thermal asymmetries are often present before the onset of those clinical signs and can be detected with infrared thermal imaging. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis article will discuss how thermal imaging can benefit the decisions we make for our canine companions, especially active dogs and canine athletes. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhat is thermal imaging? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThermal imaging lets us \u003Cb\u003Evisualise radiant heat energy emitted or reflected from a body\u003C\/b\u003E; it's often used at airports to screen passengers for elevated body temperatures. It is also widely used in human sport-science and military applications. Within the medical and veterinarian industries, it is not new. However, its use has become more prevalent as technology advances and allows us to \u003Cb\u003Edetect minute changes in surface temperature\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe thermal imaging process for dogs is non-invasive and non-contact; it's similar to photographing the dog from different viewpoints. The resulting images provide remarkable\u003Cb\u003E insight into the dog's physiological state\u003C\/b\u003E in an easy-to-read coloured heat map, showing which areas are hot, warm, cool and cold. Ideally, we want to see thermal symmetry on either side of the dog and warmth right down to the toes. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E In the patient below, we can see that the thermal profile of both the left and right sides appear even, but there is little heat within the lower limbs. This would indicate that \u003Cb\u003Ethis dog has not warmed up sufficiently\u003C\/b\u003E, and thus exercising in this state would increase the risk of injury to the intricate structures of the lower limbs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgdnMbIgMGYEleYaMrb4eM8J2-t0WnXcNYudayGedi2JgCOFXTxQbgn-wdudynpFBYf8U2rJemSvdAMKtqiCabyvjNV8WAdeNs5H69P7lrTm2kusvOOR1uYDtd41F_xk1beNlGETXPEd28YKIiZJ6ICycNf0xCBwWb6fHnEvx58fG_8LPJNBo1AwJVJ\/s1379\/Canine%20Thermal%20Imaging%20showing%20Thermal%20Symmetry%20in%20dog's%20lower%20limbs%20but%20low%20heat%20as%20not%20warmed%20up%20enough.jpg\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"644\" data-original-width=\"1379\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgdnMbIgMGYEleYaMrb4eM8J2-t0WnXcNYudayGedi2JgCOFXTxQbgn-wdudynpFBYf8U2rJemSvdAMKtqiCabyvjNV8WAdeNs5H69P7lrTm2kusvOOR1uYDtd41F_xk1beNlGETXPEd28YKIiZJ6ICycNf0xCBwWb6fHnEvx58fG_8LPJNBo1AwJVJ\/s16000\/Canine%20Thermal%20Imaging%20showing%20Thermal%20Symmetry%20in%20dog's%20lower%20limbs%20but%20low%20heat%20as%20not%20warmed%20up%20enough.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFigure 1: Thermal Imaging showing Thermal symmetry in lower limbs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBenefits of Canine Thermal Imaging \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEarly detection of dysfunction is important in reducing risks\u003C\/b\u003E associated with athletic and active pursuits. This is where thermal imaging plays an important role. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThermal imaging is a cost-effective tool generally well-tolerated by dogs and does not require sedation. It can be conducted before a veterinary examination, allowing owners to be more informed of their dog's physiological condition and providing a detailed means of communication to help owners pursue a diagnosis or treatment plan. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe application of thermal imaging is not limited to veterinary examinations; it can also be used for those seeking a competitive edge in their sports, to monitor the effects of rehabilitation, or to assess the dog's physiological state when investing in therapeutic treatments.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ELow cost \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ELower stress on the patient \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EWhole body images \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EPre-diagnostic tool \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EInform owners \u0026amp; care team \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ELocation of dysfunctions are easy to see \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThermal Imaging and Traditional Diagnostic Tools \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EUsing thermal imaging as an initial evaluative tool, \u003Cb\u003Ethe entire body surface temperature is analysed for asymmetries\u003C\/b\u003E and abnormalities. Having all the areas of concern that show up as \u003Cb\u003Eeither hyperthermic or hypothermic\u003C\/b\u003E identified before further investigation means that diagnostic tools such as x-rays, CT, MIR and ultrasound tools might be used more efficiently. In this manner, thermal imaging complements other imaging tools by providing otherwise unavailable insight. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Searching the thermal patterns for areas of hypothermia is especially helpful in identifying possible nerve-related dysfunction or chronic injuries, as these areas are related to vasoconstriction or a lack of blood flow. Injuries like tendonitis do not readily show on x-ray scans and may require more expensive diagnostics. However, a thermographic evaluation can often be helpful in the differential diagnosis and maintenance of these types of injuries. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEibOAigEvCNcO0bU5ayvJfuSYGvGUc1Dls4kapLYTakJVkxTHsUKzzd0Jz6D8224gSHKnAzfUWu_ylKq5pmQarQouls6fJFngnFKW8RSljDQqQPWYzVPpBULKPqb_h4cB7PMgtlHGg7LT3VV9kPCdRpqbcUqAykGzds3rBwOjCg_G3q7cdI-wqPpM8t\/s700\/Canine%20Thermal%20Imaging%20-%20showing%20intermittent%20lameness%20in%20dog's%20right%20hind%20limb.png\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"653\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEibOAigEvCNcO0bU5ayvJfuSYGvGUc1Dls4kapLYTakJVkxTHsUKzzd0Jz6D8224gSHKnAzfUWu_ylKq5pmQarQouls6fJFngnFKW8RSljDQqQPWYzVPpBULKPqb_h4cB7PMgtlHGg7LT3VV9kPCdRpqbcUqAykGzds3rBwOjCg_G3q7cdI-wqPpM8t\/s16000\/Canine%20Thermal%20Imaging%20-%20showing%20intermittent%20lameness%20in%20dog's%20right%20hind%20limb.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EFigure 2: dog presenting with intermittent lameness in the right hind limb\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor instance, the canine athlete in the images above had intermittent lameness in the right hind limb; x-rays were taken and found unremarkable, and the diagnosis was \u003Cb\u003Etendonitis in the right hock\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThree weeks after this diagnosis and clearance to return to sport, we can still see \u003Cb\u003Ethermal imbalances in the trunk region and the hocks.\u003C\/b\u003E This demonstrates that the canine athlete would have benefited from a more prolonged recovery or rehabilitation period. However, the \u003Cb\u003Edysfunction affected a greater area than was identified without thermal imaging\u003C\/b\u003E, which was limited to the clinical presentation of tendonitis symptoms found in the right hock.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEid-hm14gnRyxYTmR0mIsiWZTQQHqG3RvRBZIVNVBW86DlCxu6jd_0ILtMNKasswfwk46O23M--xnS4DTVhY5Za9irqDErbFASY-f6Ou31O222XeR553MYdZdO-KwXazUcjhpGK_B4w15OQkA61DyT9bdgzOdjsAC1bVg4j2KaexcxaE16o-WIY7auo\/s750\/Canine%20Thermal%20Imaging%20-%20Tendonitis%20in%20the%20right%20hock.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"700\" data-original-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEid-hm14gnRyxYTmR0mIsiWZTQQHqG3RvRBZIVNVBW86DlCxu6jd_0ILtMNKasswfwk46O23M--xnS4DTVhY5Za9irqDErbFASY-f6Ou31O222XeR553MYdZdO-KwXazUcjhpGK_B4w15OQkA61DyT9bdgzOdjsAC1bVg4j2KaexcxaE16o-WIY7auo\/s16000\/Canine%20Thermal%20Imaging%20-%20Tendonitis%20in%20the%20right%20hock.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat Conditions can Thermal Imaging be used for? \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESince thermal imaging allows us to see areas of heat and cold in the body surface temperature, it can help detect conditions such as:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENeurological dysfunction\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EMuscle injury \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EJoint disease \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EInflammatory issues \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ECompensatory issues \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOften the first signs of injury or illness that owners notice are \u003Cb\u003Ebehavioural changes, such as aggression, unwillingness, or avoidance\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHowever, thermal imaging can be used as a tool for early detection, as signs of dysfunction often appear in the heat map before clinical signs or behavioural changes become apparent. \u003Cb\u003EDr Ronald Riegel, DVM\u003C\/b\u003E, a leader in veterinary thermal imaging, has recently demonstrated its use in identifying signs of thermal asymmetry and abnormality consistent with the \u003Cb\u003Eearly stages of hip dysplasia\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESince it is non-invasive, thermal imaging can be conducted as regularly as is needed. This can be especially important to handlers of canine athletes wanting to ensure their dogs are in top form for high-level competition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt also plays a valuable role at events as it can immediately inform handlers of their dog's state during the warm-up phase. The free webinar, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/digatherm.infraredcameras.com\/thermal-imaging-in-canine-sports-improving-welfare-for-the-individual-athlete-form\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EThermal Imaging in Canine Sports - Improving Welfare for the Individual Athlete\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, goes into much more detail about thermal imaging in canine sports.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj2qIo5XNpGiyDiqnQwUimOkusqo9FcUEc7Z6IGVtaSEOg96nzOG__x_Sx23UShQ9cwIhkzcMu5qOl3qWSn4kF8xsTDHMsIM8TMxKMEM2BiEl_SYCVdoFazCIDal4znv7hDMc9dooCKOZcgru3Z-y950iUhasJBLH-bLkdiCTkdhG1DqGlc9IQROgmm\/s900\/Canine%20Thermal%20Imaging%20use%20canine%20sports%20-%20showing%20lower%20limbs%20not%20warmed%20up%20enough.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"791\" data-original-width=\"900\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj2qIo5XNpGiyDiqnQwUimOkusqo9FcUEc7Z6IGVtaSEOg96nzOG__x_Sx23UShQ9cwIhkzcMu5qOl3qWSn4kF8xsTDHMsIM8TMxKMEM2BiEl_SYCVdoFazCIDal4znv7hDMc9dooCKOZcgru3Z-y950iUhasJBLH-bLkdiCTkdhG1DqGlc9IQROgmm\/w400-h351\/Canine%20Thermal%20Imaging%20use%20canine%20sports%20-%20showing%20lower%20limbs%20not%20warmed%20up%20enough.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis is an example of \u003Cb\u003Ethermal imaging being used in canine sports\u003C\/b\u003E; we can see that the canine athlete is not sufficiently warm in their lower limbs before their event.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHandlers can use this knowledge to help increase blood flow by changing the surface they are working the dog on, adding warmth to specific areas, or increasing the intensity of the warm-up.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlternatively, they may decide to withdraw their dog from the event to prevent injury. Using thermal imaging this way informs handlers, allowing them to \u003Cb\u003Emake more informed choices that lead to better outcomes for their dogs\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECase studies: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBelow are examples of how \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/caninebodybalance.com.au\/services\/thermal-imaging\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eveterinarian thermal imaging\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E was used to inform owners of pet dogs and canine athletes, helping to get their active dogs back out having fun safely. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1. Carpal Injury \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn the patient below, we can see points of inflammation in the carpal and metacarpal joints related to carpal hyperextension and overloading of the forelimbs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg684hGKnioNH7vstbltyLh8Dm5fJqlxVhTbGbf4QqkIrENjg0YA5GoK5HTN1UeAyvhX6HoIvvcZLTFC2T0XMUJX98uP4G5dHcrm5S_vr4cnD7piRM2UOGF7ax1HWhCpUGGQRMSt_1lImRmg65vITHiAjwvZbmEw1_7Ufh077_nc115-Lqjj36T51xX\/s700\/Canine%20Thermal%20Imaging%20showing%20inflammation%20in%20the%20carpal%20and%20metacarpal%20joints.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"648\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg684hGKnioNH7vstbltyLh8Dm5fJqlxVhTbGbf4QqkIrENjg0YA5GoK5HTN1UeAyvhX6HoIvvcZLTFC2T0XMUJX98uP4G5dHcrm5S_vr4cnD7piRM2UOGF7ax1HWhCpUGGQRMSt_1lImRmg65vITHiAjwvZbmEw1_7Ufh077_nc115-Lqjj36T51xX\/s16000\/Canine%20Thermal%20Imaging%20showing%20inflammation%20in%20the%20carpal%20and%20metacarpal%20joints.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs a result of this being identified in thermographic images, the patient received a higher level of care, including manual therapy, veterinarian assessment and anti-inflammatories. The outcome was positive since the dog was in reduced pain, and imbalances that contributed to the condition were addressed, reducing the load on the forelimbs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2. Lumbar Nerve \u0026amp; Compensatory Injuries \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENeurological dysfunctions and chronic injuries\u003C\/b\u003E are associated with \u003Cb\u003Eareas of hypothermia or cooler regions\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn the patient below, we can see a marked area of coolness near the hip, with large areas of heat through the thoracic and lumbar regions. In this case, the patient has a \u003Cb\u003Elower lumbar neurological condition affecting the hindlimb\u003C\/b\u003E, and the muscles around the spine are overcompensating as the dog attempts to shift weight off the painful leg.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg638c5nugWkFr_oit-ooOU3IPKSc0ic7UTv2e6DJq6tLPWanSJjDG3Yaa5uxu2mRY-UeIe4IusaX-HHeYs51zYkkPIsOYo6FjkOh0W2qtj0kiFx4G0yGV717hRPF23Hkq6_5xhopoaUrRyNXpjp-4Hr828tlz317nNJcUkhCxgckkXANOYgVwfwOxY\/s750\/Canine%20Thermal%20Imaging%20showing%20inflammation%20in%20dog's%20hip%20and%20lower%20lumbar%20neurological%20issue%20affecting%20dog's%20hindlimb.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"694\" data-original-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg638c5nugWkFr_oit-ooOU3IPKSc0ic7UTv2e6DJq6tLPWanSJjDG3Yaa5uxu2mRY-UeIe4IusaX-HHeYs51zYkkPIsOYo6FjkOh0W2qtj0kiFx4G0yGV717hRPF23Hkq6_5xhopoaUrRyNXpjp-4Hr828tlz317nNJcUkhCxgckkXANOYgVwfwOxY\/s16000\/Canine%20Thermal%20Imaging%20showing%20inflammation%20in%20dog's%20hip%20and%20lower%20lumbar%20neurological%20issue%20affecting%20dog's%20hindlimb.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThermal imaging is used to inform the entire care team, monitor the recovery or progress of dysfunction and speak on behalf of the dog, helping them to get appropriate treatment. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EShoulder Inflammation - Early detection \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn our next patient, an athlete competing nationally, we see marked thermal asymmetry between the left and right shoulder joints.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis information allowed the owner to adapt their conditioning and training program, adjust their supplements and begin hydrotherapy. Without the thermal imaging, this dysfunction would have likely gone untreated until clinical signs presented - which means the dog would have suffered for longer as the dysfunction progressed, potentially leading to an absence from the sport and increased recovery time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi3UL0OuMSvvQpuMCzJzNEI6FlJXACnVCuJD8TS_fPm7kx2gCgcH7DdUgDgYkiH2UCIr9DjN2VwBL1PnEPl9hqHDl3RkVj1NcfitC9_jDFTHqj1RJAvATRQU7sbVDVnks0KrbE7VHBpOJMSUQR6HreORqo3df9smUJTIxc7pka93rR8ZiWXczGFBs0Z\/s750\/Canine%20Thermal%20Imaging%20-%20detecting%20shoulder%20inflammation%20first%20image.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"694\" data-original-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi3UL0OuMSvvQpuMCzJzNEI6FlJXACnVCuJD8TS_fPm7kx2gCgcH7DdUgDgYkiH2UCIr9DjN2VwBL1PnEPl9hqHDl3RkVj1NcfitC9_jDFTHqj1RJAvATRQU7sbVDVnks0KrbE7VHBpOJMSUQR6HreORqo3df9smUJTIxc7pka93rR8ZiWXczGFBs0Z\/s16000\/Canine%20Thermal%20Imaging%20-%20detecting%20shoulder%20inflammation%20first%20image.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhANhD1pcRtW2sQ1bGZOeIq-nyv7j9U151C34jKfjbBpg26M6wztSLxtAjeMpJh8MlZc9xeDfJk3RHFWHkOoiEyEJ6gpEy5J064IjOTf1VIYChG-cZwY6sOhqrw9P9m7fdHZkmNvdCFcs7aHuOLuv36m05ypJFm6U3-imZNkGM-ROSlInmqHBFi4oS3\/s700\/Canine%20Thermal%20Imaging%20-%20early%20detection%20of%20shoulder%20inflammation%20in%20canine%20athlete.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"648\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhANhD1pcRtW2sQ1bGZOeIq-nyv7j9U151C34jKfjbBpg26M6wztSLxtAjeMpJh8MlZc9xeDfJk3RHFWHkOoiEyEJ6gpEy5J064IjOTf1VIYChG-cZwY6sOhqrw9P9m7fdHZkmNvdCFcs7aHuOLuv36m05ypJFm6U3-imZNkGM-ROSlInmqHBFi4oS3\/s16000\/Canine%20Thermal%20Imaging%20-%20early%20detection%20of%20shoulder%20inflammation%20in%20canine%20athlete.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen to use thermal imaging \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere are many reasons to use veterinary thermal imaging, and these might include the following:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EOne-off or regular wellness checks \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ETo monitor the progress of treatments \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ETo monitor rehabilitation after an injury \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ETo monitor the physiological response to a conditioning program \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EWarm-up and cool-down assessments \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EAt the onset of behavioural changes \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ETo assess the impact of specific equipment \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor handlers that want to \u003Cb\u003Emaximise injury prevention for their active or athletic canine\u003C\/b\u003E, thermal imaging can be a good option, as it is utilised to detect areas of concern before they become otherwise apparent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELooking for minor asymmetries\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Emaking small changes to fitness programs\u003C\/b\u003E can aid in the prevention of long-term issues. Thermal imaging is readily used in this fashion within the human sports medicine field. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EEarly detection and swift response may reduce the time that the dog is suffering and reduce the likelihood of the issues progressing. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWellness checks\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA wellness check is a great way to get baseline images of your dog, allowing handlers to better monitor for physiological changes. Images are assessed for thermal patterns and asymmetries, and any significant difference in body surface temperature may indicate that further investigation or treatment is required. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn our practice at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECanine Body Balance\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, we conduct wellness checks at all our intake appointments; this allows us to understand better where our canine patients might have hidden pain or dysfunctions. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThermal Imaging in Canine Conditioning\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhJSIx8_XoI71fYLEhW22_Z7XD2-dFm8LxRJnx9vPw5UgobGojFLmMNW-9-vFVUDvnKymIBPsHwPgfgl7hxkeLu90IlWnrw1JrJi-wCJzgNvspvtf_gyQDHSS5DBpm3piKU1oTfyPf0hyU7_SJyqvlYz69JbM5pKjKm3ON4adWGJ0J6MToA1b9NSGVu\/s1850\/Benefits%20of%20Thermal%20Imaging%20for%20Canine%20Athletes%20-%20Dalmatian%20and%20owner%20training%20for%20agility.jpg\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1235\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhJSIx8_XoI71fYLEhW22_Z7XD2-dFm8LxRJnx9vPw5UgobGojFLmMNW-9-vFVUDvnKymIBPsHwPgfgl7hxkeLu90IlWnrw1JrJi-wCJzgNvspvtf_gyQDHSS5DBpm3piKU1oTfyPf0hyU7_SJyqvlYz69JbM5pKjKm3ON4adWGJ0J6MToA1b9NSGVu\/s16000\/Benefits%20of%20Thermal%20Imaging%20for%20Canine%20Athletes%20-%20Dalmatian%20and%20owner%20training%20for%20agility.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESince canine conditioning is focused on building the dog's physical condition, which includes strengthening muscles and building endurance and stamina, we can use thermal imaging similarly to how it's applied in sports medicine.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Emonitor soft tissue injuries \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eassess recovery \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Emonitor warm-up and cool-down \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eevaluate for signs of compensation or imbalanced muscle use \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIts application in canine sports is rapidly expanding and is used to inform handlers of the effectiveness of their warm-up or cool-down routine.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HlWpHVkICxk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E  \n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThermal imaging video of sport dog during warm-up\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor example, when active dogs have had a sports injury, \u003Cb\u003Ethermal imaging can aid in monitoring the recovery progress\u003C\/b\u003E allowing handlers to make informed decisions about when their dog can safely return to participating in their chosen sport. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThermal imaging in manual therapies \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EManual therapy is just as important for active or athletic dogs as it is for active humans\u003C\/b\u003E. However, our canine patients can't speak for themselves, which is why thermal imaging is such a powerful tool for canine therapists, as it allows them to gain greater insight into the physiological condition of the dog and tailor their treatments. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERepeating the thermal images after multiple treatments allows the therapist to ensure they are treating not just the presenting condition but any compensatory issues that may arise as the body adjusts to a new state of normality. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBreed-specific Thermal Imaging \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESome breeds of dogs are more challenging to assess with thermographic imaging than others, mainly due to coat variations. Coats that are very thick as less likely to produce quality thermal images, so owners of arctic breeds might find less value in this technology than owners of shorter (single or double) coated breeds. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOn the other hand, certain breeds will gain increased benefits from regular thermal imaging.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThose include \u003Cb\u003Edog breeds with long backs\u003C\/b\u003E or that are prone to peripheral nerve issues, as thermal imaging may detect those minute temperature changes before clinical signs of dysfunction are apparent. Owners can then modify their dog's exercise or begin treatment earlier than they might have otherwise.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhg32KcKrrW5Yy3LVJSANZYVql4tqoCdLaMY91TnTxPa2kHQ2TBS5Zm8gAk0tPSrYds7Lrfd1hju37nf6aeTMzDLc38n-t5H69GljAQPqJ-T9aky2RKZbdTkMhmfRDXo1XEfciE_ceFQQVzbh6qyh5rl63XznmFDoNQ9ySspFb_P3fe6QKG9P--UZrN\/s1850\/Benefits%20of%20Thermal%20Imaging%20for%20Canine%20Athletes%20-%20Australian%20Shepherd%20on%20an%20Agility%20Course.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhg32KcKrrW5Yy3LVJSANZYVql4tqoCdLaMY91TnTxPa2kHQ2TBS5Zm8gAk0tPSrYds7Lrfd1hju37nf6aeTMzDLc38n-t5H69GljAQPqJ-T9aky2RKZbdTkMhmfRDXo1XEfciE_ceFQQVzbh6qyh5rl63XznmFDoNQ9ySspFb_P3fe6QKG9P--UZrN\/s16000\/Benefits%20of%20Thermal%20Imaging%20for%20Canine%20Athletes%20-%20Australian%20Shepherd%20on%20an%20Agility%20Course.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKeeping your active dog active \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBeing proactive about keeping your active dog active is the gold standard; handlers can achieve this in many ways.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFor those that want to maximise the time their dogs can safely participate in sports, thermal imaging will play an important role. It is a powerful tool that provides greater insight into the current physiological state of your dog.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWritten by \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETori Acres \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Efrom\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/caninebodybalance.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECanine Body Balance\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E (March 2023) for \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Dog Lover\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, all rights reserved.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/07\/simple-at-home-dog-conditioning.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESimple At Home Dog Conditioning Exercises\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/04\/advice-on-age-appropriate-exercise-for.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAdvice on Age-Appropriate Exercise for Dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/2948938736927266681\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/03\/canine-thermography-for-athletic-active.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/2948938736927266681"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/2948938736927266681"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/03\/canine-thermography-for-athletic-active.html","title":"Canine Thermography for Athletic \u0026 Active Dogs"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhLgpwNcMmyKcRib-DZ_K71NST5OqFEQqA8EV9rzW8M1OTfcWB7ZEqg3jYrImWROb8-oJDR8qE4eXfIyTLfBYWGXu_P_BJQJz0SsycISLfpao83XP_Wci3Fn9mJpREHjOQlBvgX61nOC9PrCBs4aD_407XyTIY8tsVP4RFJL_lLPIuU93PCWkAjIvnG\/s72-c\/Canine%20Body%20Thermal%20Imaging%20-%20Tori%20Acres%20holding%20a%20tablet%20showing%20radiant%20heat%20energy%20emitted%20by%20dog's%20body.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-6052630878931575109"},"published":{"$t":"2023-02-28T14:37:00.003+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-03-01T09:06:07.224+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HEALTH"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"HEALTH AND WELLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LIFESTYLE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET INSURANCE"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Money Saving Tips for Pet Owners"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjT0fkDC4dw4hvfnnTVxJzgzG87rqE0oYd-o7p-_fDM2iMtxBCu9yaOQrynnykKK9v0TN-pLkUau3h6xcY_bJI5xQndHw9c5mXg3NPPsGvmNttghUAW5jw6YW1JQTkhquAgFY1DmPQrj9TtEIyxKCyQQQVsukTJbNNJpqFW1CJnOtIiBerT5VGqaDAT\/s953\/Tips_to_Save_on_Pet_Care_following_rise_in_cost_of_living_in_Australia.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"635\" data-original-width=\"953\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjT0fkDC4dw4hvfnnTVxJzgzG87rqE0oYd-o7p-_fDM2iMtxBCu9yaOQrynnykKK9v0TN-pLkUau3h6xcY_bJI5xQndHw9c5mXg3NPPsGvmNttghUAW5jw6YW1JQTkhquAgFY1DmPQrj9TtEIyxKCyQQQVsukTJbNNJpqFW1CJnOtIiBerT5VGqaDAT\/s16000\/Tips_to_Save_on_Pet_Care_following_rise_in_cost_of_living_in_Australia.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWith the cost of living high on the agenda for many Australian homes, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E explores how pet owners can save money and ensure the health and wellbeing of their pets.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“The cost of living is certainly hitting home for many Australians in 2023,” Nadia Crighton from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petinsurance.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E says. “Sadly, some pet owners are unable to care for their pets because of the increase in living costs, with many shelters across Australia seeing an uplift in pets looking for their new forever home.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen it comes to looking after your pets during these expensive times, there are some simple steps pet owners can take to save money.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“With all companion animals, keeping a close eye on their health is important to prevent large veterinary bills,” Crighton says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E“Prevention is always better and much cheaper than treatment, particularly for common complaints and disease.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKeeping up with yearly veterinary check-ups\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;and essentials such as\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/05\/the-great-dog-vaccination-debate.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Evaccination\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, worming, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/09\/protecting-dogs-from-fleas-and-ticks.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Etick \u0026amp; flea\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;programs is necessary. Also,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003Enoticing any issues quickly and seeking treatment early\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;can reduce veterinary expenses.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgDy8m4eVugJx_nGakLgtTShgzRbn0l493-HGDaScSk1ZshI0e0uwJuxsBac6Eb4ywmXyAjaKONrVgLLvPEy2FJkCjX16wKPocG6uh8XGTZ54S0Lx-HVaiYLsd8FqJm6BtIvYl9SxfFkU64FQoGlYPDtDnaEg8j-M7p4CHnrj-yKXs7SI_NByxNSF2I\/s1650\/Money_Saving_Tips_for_Pet_Owners_Regular_Veterinary_Check-ups_Inspecting_Staffy_Ear.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgDy8m4eVugJx_nGakLgtTShgzRbn0l493-HGDaScSk1ZshI0e0uwJuxsBac6Eb4ywmXyAjaKONrVgLLvPEy2FJkCjX16wKPocG6uh8XGTZ54S0Lx-HVaiYLsd8FqJm6BtIvYl9SxfFkU64FQoGlYPDtDnaEg8j-M7p4CHnrj-yKXs7SI_NByxNSF2I\/s16000\/Money_Saving_Tips_for_Pet_Owners_Regular_Veterinary_Check-ups_Inspecting_Staffy_Ear.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Pets that suffer from flea allergies are particularly at risk, as a full-blown flea allergy can be much more expensive to treat than your monthly preventative treatments, as too grass seed implantation.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETaking precautions for your pet’s health can save Australian pet owners thousands. From having a healthy teeth routine to ensuring your pet is at its correct weight can have enormous benefits for the future of your pet and the cost of veterinary care.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EOther Pet Care Saving Tips include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E1.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Consider feeding your pet a good quality pet-specific pet food. If you are making your pet food, it can be much more costly than one manufactured.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E2.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Make your own dog \/ cat toys.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E3.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Instead of buying entertainment and toys, come up with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/06\/fun-things-to-do-with-your-dog.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Egames and tricks to teach your pet\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E – they are free and will give your pet oodles of entertainment.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E4.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Be extra diligent with \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/09\/15-people-foods-your-dog-should-never.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Etoxic foods\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E and foreign bodies that your pet can ingest.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E5.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Ensure your pet is at their \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/07\/weight-management-natural-diet-for-dogs.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ecorrect weight\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E and exercised daily.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjWwY9IT91cM6UoeP5yOWiQf9jseHkFH62_AoHfX9qUcxX4OS531ppKS-eiu3kur622zYHZayvEsMdg98G9jMAmT6hCj9u1AbgPqayx2HhhpTiaQQ0L_kcgWFLmWGFFmtmUylh5XujBPH022kP7sGiMpA73-FUCx2Fk9Ifvze6t_ls0IetUXvIiBIxB\/s1000\/Tips_to_save_money_on_Pet_Care_routine_dog_dental_checks_for_better_oral_health.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"623\" data-original-width=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjWwY9IT91cM6UoeP5yOWiQf9jseHkFH62_AoHfX9qUcxX4OS531ppKS-eiu3kur622zYHZayvEsMdg98G9jMAmT6hCj9u1AbgPqayx2HhhpTiaQQ0L_kcgWFLmWGFFmtmUylh5XujBPH022kP7sGiMpA73-FUCx2Fk9Ifvze6t_ls0IetUXvIiBIxB\/s16000\/Tips_to_save_money_on_Pet_Care_routine_dog_dental_checks_for_better_oral_health.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E6.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/07\/why-dog-dental-care-is-essential.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ETake care of your pet’s teeth\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E7.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/11\/protecting-dogs-from-grass-seeds.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECheck your pet for grass seeds\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E after each walk, and trim the hair around their face and feet to protect against grass seed attachment.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E8.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E “\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au\/the-problem-with-garbage\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EForeign body ingestion\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;can be very costly,” Crighton warns.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Ensuring you treat your pet like a child when it comes to eating toxic or harmful items is important. This can be as simple as getting into a good practice of packing up possible dangers efficiently – think fish hooks and chocolate - and always \u003Cb\u003Ekeeping things your pet is not allowed out of reach and out of sight\u003C\/b\u003E.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E9.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Consider taking out a \u003Cb\u003Epet insurance policy\u003C\/b\u003E or \u003Cb\u003Esigning up for your vet's wellness plan\u003C\/b\u003E to help you cover your pet's medical costs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E10. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlso, encourage family and friends to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eonly consider becoming a pet parent if they can afford a pet for life\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. Impulse buying companion animals can have horrendous outcomes for the pet and family.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Cats and dogs can live long and very healthy lives,” Crighton says. “Before buying or adopting a pet, it is important to factor in all the costs associated with pet ownership, particularly \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eresearching the desired breed\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E and the possible problems they may encounter throughout their lifetime.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 28th February 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/6052630878931575109\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/02\/money-saving-tips-for-pet-owners.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6052630878931575109"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6052630878931575109"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/02\/money-saving-tips-for-pet-owners.html","title":"Money Saving Tips for Pet Owners"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjT0fkDC4dw4hvfnnTVxJzgzG87rqE0oYd-o7p-_fDM2iMtxBCu9yaOQrynnykKK9v0TN-pLkUau3h6xcY_bJI5xQndHw9c5mXg3NPPsGvmNttghUAW5jw6YW1JQTkhquAgFY1DmPQrj9TtEIyxKCyQQQVsukTJbNNJpqFW1CJnOtIiBerT5VGqaDAT\/s72-c\/Tips_to_Save_on_Pet_Care_following_rise_in_cost_of_living_in_Australia.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});