Dogs can benefit from an intentional exercise program when they are recovering from an injury or surgery, preparing for surgery, or preparing for competition. Even dogs that spend their days at home with us can benefit from an intentional exercise program to keep them healthy, happy and strong!
This booklet takes you through all the key areas to focus on to aid fitness and recovery.
Sports injuries are common in human as well as in canine athletes. An interesting study by Cullen et al. (2013) looked at the injuries in 3801 agility dogs. I found a few of these stats to be significant and have shared them below:
Your dog is more likely to get injured if:
you, the handler, have less than five years of experience
your dog
Sports injuries are common in human as well as in canine athletes. An interesting study by Cullen et al. (2013) looked at the injuries in 3801 agility dogs. I found a few of these stats to be significant and have shared them below:
Your dog is more likely to get injured if:
you, the handler, have less than five years of experience
your dog has been doing agility work for less than four years
your dog is a border collie
This booklet gives you 8 tips to help you reduce injuries.
Helping your Dog Heal from an Iliopsoas Injury
Canine iliopsoas strain is a commonly overlooked injury that occurs in as many as 32% of cases of hindlimo lameness in dogs. It often occurs in active or sporting dogs, and can be missed in performance dogs, where it may be seen simply as a reduction in performance instead of an obvious lamene
Helping your Dog Heal from an Iliopsoas Injury
Canine iliopsoas strain is a commonly overlooked injury that occurs in as many as 32% of cases of hindlimo lameness in dogs. It often occurs in active or sporting dogs, and can be missed in performance dogs, where it may be seen simply as a reduction in performance instead of an obvious lameness.
This booklet discusses how you can support your dog in rehabilitation and healing from an iliopsoas injury.
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