PetAbility Podcast

It's just water... nope! It's therapy, conditioning, rehabilitation, and so much more!  It helps your pet's joints, muscles, and cardiovascular system. But most of all, water is fun! The properties of water (buoyancy, coefficient of friction, hydrostatic pressure, temperature) are so unique that hydrotherapy is considered the "gold standard" of animal rehabilitation. So no...

Imagine getting a needle stuck in your head and having a feeling of complete and utter relaxation, even euphoria. That's exactly what happens with acupuncture. It's all about stimulating the right point and it is very safe. Thereafter, a cascade of processes are triggered in the body that signals the body to heal itself. Acupuncture "makes suggestions" to the natural healing po...

How can we empower our blind pets to be independent and lead rich, joyful lives? Have you ever really thought about what it means to have vision or, moreover, NOT to have vision? To be blind is to be differently-abled, adjusting to a new normal - and it's your job to help your dog "see" that! When your dog loses vision it can be devastating. Cathy knows because she has lived with TW...

There may be more than one name for this modality (photobiomodulation, cold laser, therapeutic laser,) but the ONE thing Cathy and Chris can attest to is that light therapy works - they've seen it time and again before their very eyes! Laser therapy gained tremendous traction in veterinary medicine and pet rehabilitation over the past decade. This effective, simple-to-use, affordable, non-inv...

Do you like sandwiches? We do! And not just the food kind. We like to sandwich our pet's exercise with a warm up at the beginning and a little cool down at the end. The principles of warming up and cooling down applies to ALL pets and not just the athletes. Listen and learn what it means to actively warm up your pet. Will it prevent injuries? YES! Will it take long? NO! Will my pet enjoy it?...

Learn everything from head to tail feathers regarding pet birds from avian expert, Marjorie McMillan, DVM, DACVR, CCRP. As Chris becomes enlightened about birds from Dr. McMillan and Cathy, she is transformed from fearing birds to considering them as part of her household menagerie! Here are just a few of the facts revealed during this installment geared toward both the educated bird lover and nov...

Wheelchairs, mobility carts, wheels and rides! It's not the end, but rather a new lease on life! But Cathy and Chris realize that taking that step can be a big one. For some, committing to a wheelchair may be daunting. For others, providing independence and freedom to their pet is a no-brainer. Whatever your situation, needs, or goals, Chris and Cathy will help you to navigate the world of pe...

Take a listen to Beth Innis, DVM, CVA, CVCHM, CCRT,  CVSMT as she explains how holistic veterinary care can benefit your pet. What is it? How does it work? Who can it help? What conditions benefit? How does it fit in with traditional vet medicine? To find Dr. Innis and learn more about her practice, Sleepy Dog Veterinary, click here. For more information about veterinary acupuncture and to find ve...

It's not just about preventing slipping! Who knew how imperative traction is for not only deterring injuries, or further exacerbating a known problem, but actually enhancing your pets function, ability to heal, strength and confidence? Chris and Cathy are passionate about providing traction! Tune in to find out all the details as to why and how to furnish traction for your pet! For more infor...

Learn from premier veterinary neurologist, Gena Silver, MS, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology,) all about intervertebral disk disease (IVDD,) a common neurological disease in all pets. What is it? Can it be prevented? How do you recognize it? What do you do when your pet gets it? Explained in a clear and understandable fashion for all pet lovers. To learn more about Dr. Silver, click here . For an IVDD Faceb...

Getting the hang of harnesses and slings.... with so many products out there on the market, Cathy and Chris help you understand what to look for to assist your pet with mobility by using a sling or harness. They discuss product options and features to help you choose the right item for you and your pet. If it's right, not only will your pet benefit, but you will, too, in ways you've prob...

Want to learn more about your hosts, Cathy and Chris??? Laugh along as they excitedly share their story with you. Tune in to learn about how they know each other, their mutual  passion for helping all pets to live their best lives, and how they arrived here doing this podcast. And maybe even a secret or two.... Disclaimer VitalVet.org , a platform for all things related to pet rehab - product info...