Tiny Paws, Big Hearts: The Unique World of Puppy and Kitten Rehabilitation and Conditioning

The "Business" of Canine Rehabilitation: An Underdog Story

In this informative episode, Anthony Schena, CCAT, takes us on an adorable journey into the world of puppy and kitten rehabilitation, discussing the unique considerations and specialized approaches needed when treating our tiniest furry friends. 💕🩺
Inspired by the recent Puppy Bowl and his experience at the VMX conference, Anthony dives deep into the topic, providing valuable insights for veterinarians, rehab specialists, and pet owners alike. 🐾📚
Before delving into the main topic, Anthony shares exciting updates about upcoming projects and collaborations, including a new podcast focused on the business side of canine rehab and a collaboration with CRI (Canine Rehabilitation Institute) on their upcoming podcast. 🎧🤝
In this episode, Anthony covers:
- Common injuries and issues that bring puppies and kittens to rehabilitation, such as hypermobile joints, open growth plates, ligament tears, and neurological deficits 🦴🧠
- Real patient stories, including Millie the Cocker Spaniel, Winston the Great Dane, Coco the Yorkie, Oliver the Tabby, Luna the Siamese, and Mindy the tail amputation case 📝🐶🐱
- Tailoring rehab for young patients, focusing on gentle techniques, conservative dosage, and engaging activities 🧘‍♀️🎯
- Creative solutions for keeping puppies and kittens engaged during rehab, such as incorporating play and owner involvement 🎾👥
- The importance of building trust and adapting the rehab environment for kittens, using familiar objects and rewards 🐱💕
- A case study of Zoe, the energetic Lab puppy recovering from a partial ACL tear, showcasing the tailored rehab plan and successful outcome 🐾✨
Anthony emphasizes the importance of starting gentle and staying conservative when treating young patients, minding growth plate closure times and ligament laxity while providing pain relief, gentle mobility, and nutrition support. 🌿💆‍♀️
The episode highlights the significance of building trust, especially with kittens, by introducing rehab slowly, creating a safe environment, and using play-based exercises and rewards. 🐱🎉
As the episode concludes, Anthony reminds listeners that developing structures in puppies and kittens remain vulnerable, and gentle guidance goes a long way in their rehab journey. 🐾🌈
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