August 5, 2024
By: Stacey George, DVM CCRT cVMA and Kimberly Hassen, DVM CVA DACVAA In this article: Physical rehabilitation in veterinary medicine Why dogs need physical rehabilitation after surgery Goals of postoperative rehabilitation at AESC How soon ...
July 18, 2024
What is Bloat? Bloat describes when a dog’s stomach rapidly overfills with food and gas and twists on itself. Medically this is referred to as gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV). At any given time, a ...
July 2, 2024
Physical rehabilitation in veterinary medicine is similar to physical therapy in people. With the goal of improving a pet’s physical mobility, comfort, and quality of life, veterinary rehabilitation combines therapeutic exercise, hands-on manual therapies, and ...
July 1, 2024
What is blue-green algae? Blue-green algae technically are bacteria found in bodies of stagnant fresh water. This includes lakes, ponds, and even fountains or birdbaths. Blue-green algae thrive in warm, dry weather, and so summer ...
June 3, 2024
Has your dog been limping on her back leg? Maybe she engaged in an epic rabbit chase and lost. You might have already had an appointment with your primary care veterinarian to discuss the issue, ...
April 10, 2024
Ventral slot surgery is a commonly used surgical approach in dogs with cervical disc disease to decompress the spinal cord, alleviate pain, and prevent worsening of neurological signs. This procedure can be complicated and is ...
March 14, 2024
The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in dogs is similar to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in humans. Degeneration of the CCL and, ultimately, tearing of the ligament, is extremely common, often resulting in chronic lameness ...
July 1, 2021
Our surgery team at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) strives to ensure your pet receives the most advanced and expert care available. We want to minimize your pet’s discomfort, decrease their anesthesia time, and ...
January 25, 2021
AESC Spring CE Symposium 2021 RACE approved sessions for veterinarians and technicians…10 total hours of CE! *Participants must register for EACH day they plan to attend Saturday, April 17th Veterinarian Track 11:30 AM – 6:30 ...
January 7, 2021
Is your pet’s scratching, biting, and licking keeping you up at night? Environmental allergies can make your pet—and you—miserable, and getting to the bottom of their problem can be challenging. With the variety of environmental ...