This service is the whole kit and kaboodle, looking at EVERYTHING to do with your dog. Taking lots of separate pieces of the puzzle to understand the whole picture is key to getting the most out of this service. Here are some of the topics we will cover,
MEDICAL HISTORY
Combined with your New Customer Form, obtaining your dog's medical history from your Vet is a useful component of this service. This allows me to review reasons for Vet visits, and find recurring issues along with surgical history.
CURRENT TREATMENT
What therapies has your dog had? We will delve into what has worked for your dog and help you find a local qualified therapist such as a hydrotherapist, physiotherapist etc. We will also discuss current analgesics and how to successfully monitor a pain trial. (Note only your Vet can adjust dosages and prescribe medication)
GAIT ANALYSIS
Reviewing submitted footage I will asses your dog's posture, gait and biomechanics. This is a key component of understanding how your dog is managing their current pain levels.
EMOTIONAL
This is a huge influencing factor in how your dog can experience pain. What happened in your dog's early years, and how does their breed impact how they present pain? What are the household dynamics, and how are these influencing overall stress levels?
NUTRITION
Having trained extensively in Canine Nutrition and TCM Food Energetics, your dog's diet is one of the cornerstones of joint health. We will discuss the current diet, dietary restrictions and overall gut health to find obtainable goals, whether that be raw, cooked or simply adding in some fresh. I’m super picky when it comes to supplements, I want to make sure you’re getting enough bang for your buck. This includes helping you understand the components of supplements that will work best for your dog.
LIFESTYLE
I’m super nosey but with good reason! What is the flooring in your house? What is your dog's quality of sleep like? What does their exercise look like, are we walking for miles or barely making it down the street?
PAIN
I’m a big believer in knowledge is power and I love to empower Pet Parents. We will go through the mechanics of pain, types of pain and how to recognise potential pain in your dog.
I will then take all of this information and compile your report, the blueprint for your dog's treatment plan. This service works best for dogs that already have a diagnosis and are looking to fine-tune your current pain management plan.
Checklist for your Online MOT
- New Customer Form
- Medical History
- Gait Analysis Footage
How do I submit Gait Analysis footage?
There are two options depending on how tech-savvy you are.
1- Create a folder on Google Drive to pop all your footage in and share it with yorkshire.pooches@gmail.com
2- Send your footage over via WhatsApp, 07988634199
Please state your name and your dog's name when submitting footage.
What footage do I need to submit?
This is the most important bit, and I’m fussy but with good reason I promise! Footage needs to be filmed on a surface with traction, try to avoid laminate or tiled floors as sliding paws can throw me off. If your dog refuses to do any of the required footage, film the refusal but don’t force your dog to do anything.
- Walking & trotting left to right
- Walking & trotting right to left
- Walking towards the camera
- Walking away from the camera
- Sit to stand/ down (side on footage both left & right)
- Stand to sit / down (side on footage both left & right)
- Down to sit/ stand (side on footage both left & right)
Filming in landscape is preferable. Check out Yorkshire Pooches Therapies Gait Analysis Library
for some examples of what I’m looking for.
Ready to level up your dog's treatment plan?
Book in here, please allow 14WD preparation time for this appointment type. The video link for your appointment will be sent on the morning of your chosen date.
Any questions, just give me a shout!
Love Yaz, Lily, Rodney & Peggy x