What is Canine Rehabilitation? with BJ Desjardins

03/08/22 • 47 min

#009 - What is Canine Rehabilitation? with BJ Desjardins
Various methods of canine conditioning and rehabilitation have been around for years, but do you know what exactly it's used for and when it might be a good option for YOUR pup?

In this episode we’re chatting with BJ Desjardins who's been working in the pet rehab space for nearly 20 years! She's been treating my dog, Grizz, with laser therapy for his osteoarthritis and has also helped hundreds of other dogs with both conditioning and rehabilitation.

BJ's qualifications include:

CCRA (Certified Canine Rehab Assistant)
PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant)
Certified in Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapy

Learn:

What exactly is canine rehabilitation?
What are some rehab treatments used to help dogs?
What conditions are most often treated with rehabilitation therapy?
How would a pup parent know if their pup could benefit from rehabilitation?
What qualifications should a pup parent look for in a rehabilitation specialist?

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BJ's qualifications include:

CCRA (Certified Canine Rehab Assistant)
PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant)
Certified in Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapy

Learn:

What exactly is canine rehabilitation?
What are some rehab treatments used to help dogs?
What conditions are most often treated with rehabilitation therapy?
How would a pup parent know if their pup could benefit from rehabilitation?
What qualifications should a pup parent look for in a rehabilitation specialist?

Resources from this episode:
Episode 009: Resources
Everything Pup Podcast Community on Facebook
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Have you ever gone into a pet food store and been overwhelmed with all of the different categories of dog food? Dry, raw, canned - which options are the best for your pup?
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The pros and cons of the different dog food categories
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Some quality brand options from each category
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Learn:

6 common reasons for dog diarrhea.
My favourite supplements for getting tummies back on track.
Temporary diet solutions for tender tums.
When you need to visit the vet for diarrhea.
The one supplement everyone needs in their home to help mitigate angry poos.

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