Dr. Tori's Friday Rounds
Simple, thoughtful ways to improve your dog’s daily well-being at any age!
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Paw Sha: An Ancient Technique, Adapted for Dogs (opens the original)
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From Gua Sha to Paw ShaPaw Sha is inspired by Gua Sha, a technique rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been practiced for centuries. In humans, Gua Sha involves gliding a smooth-edged tool along the skin to help ease muscle tension, support circulation, and promote relaxation. I originally developed Paw Sha as something for my veterinary clients to use on their pets between acupuncture sessions because I wanted to give them a tool they could use at home to support their dogs’ comfort
Ollie Has a Heart Murmur (opens the original)
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Ollie is about 12 years old, and 6 weeks ago I first heard a heart murmur when listening to him with my stethoscope. This is why regular vet visits are important!Was I surprised? At first yes because he’s still “young” in my mind. But I’ve had him for 12 years, and so he’s at least 12 and considered a “senior” dog. Heart murmurs aren’t uncommon in small-ish dogs. Ollie is about 23lbs, so he is on the smaller side. But they can occur in any size and any breed as dogs get older, many have age rela
Two Exercises for Your Dog You Can Start This Weekend (opens the original)
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Strength training and keeping your dog strong as they age doesn’t have to be extravagant. There are two exercises I like in particular to strengthen your dogs hind legs and improve their balance that won’t take a lot of time or effort!You can start these this weekend - no matter if your dog is young or old, these two exercises will help your dog’s mobility and strength. 1. Sit to StandThis is exactly what it sounds like! Have your dog sit, and then stand up. If your dog is younger and more agile
3 Things I’ve Been Recommending This Week (opens the original)
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There is so much advice, information, and noise out there about dog health (and every topic) that it can be tough to figure out what actually works and helps! I’ve tried A LOT of things, for my own dogs and with my patients, and there are some tools that stand out among the rest. Not every dog will respond the same or do well with each recommendation, product, or change, but it also gives us feedback as to what else may work for your dog. This is what I’ve recommended to my own patients this pas
Ultrasound for Prevention, Not Just Diagnostics (opens the original)
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I know it’s Sunday and this is technically FRIDAY Rounds but between back-to-school, caring for Huey, focusing on my patients, and adjusting to my son’s new school schedule, I’m still finding my rhythm. Aren’t we all??If I’m being completely transparent, I’m much more Type B (maybe even Type C?) than Type A (my sister, Type A Mom, keeps me organized in all things mom life). This is why I also try to give advice and tips for the busy pet parent that doesn’t have the time or the mental space to co
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