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8 1/2 year old Daphne

caninejoint — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:12:55 +0000

Initially, we brought Daphne, our 8-1/2 year old Bull Mastiff, to The Canine Joint for exercise with the goal of weight loss. Daphne has suffered from chronic and painful inter-digital cysts her entire life, which diminished her ability and desire to go for walks. Over the years, Daphne packed on the pounds due to her lack of exercise and being a spayed female. About a year ago, our vet told us that her age and weight had caused arthritis in her spine, which was affecting her gait and ability to use stairs. If that wasn’t enough, the vet added that she was also at risk of blowing out knee or hip, which would be a death sentence for a dog her age and size. I had been driving by The Canine Joint for months, and it was time to call. Patty was great and I felt encouraged. I immediately sent the authorization form to Daphne’s veterinarian, who was supportive and enthusiastic about benefits she would receive from regular hydrotherapy. Within the first few sessions, we saw amazing changes in Daphne. First, she was simply in better spirits, but more importantly, Daphne was moving with a fluidity we had not seen in so long. While Daphne has been side-tracked a few times with foot surgery, we get her back to therapy as soon as possible (doctor’s orders) because without it the difference is remarkable. We also recently found out she has bursitis in her elbow, which at times seems painful after her therapy. Nonetheless, our vet has assured us that the benefits she is getting from the hydrotherapy: building muscle tissue throughout her body, strengthening her heart and bones, far outweigh a little bursitis pain (which the vet manages with some medication). We are so pleased with Daphne’s progress and overall improved condition since she has been treated Patty and her staff. Daphne is now 9-1/2 and she is happy, healthy and playing with her 2-year old brother and sister Bull Mastiffs. She went from sleeping most of the day and going down only a few steps out the front door, to being up and around, playing with the pups and going down a full set of stairs to the back yard. Thanks, Patty & Staff!

Kim, Mark & Daphne Olson

Patti’s tender approach has helped Cleo to cope

caninejoint — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:14:09 +0000

“At 14 years old my American Eskimo, Cleo, now suffers from degenerative myelopathy. Over time this progressive disease has taken a dramatic toll on Cleo’s mobility, impacting her quality of life. After Cleo became a patient of Patti’s, I could not be happier with the results.

I have been very impressed with Patti’s breadth of knowledge and her ability and willingness to apply her experience to develop a highly personalized program for Cleo. Patti began performing her unique form of pet physical therapy a little more than a year ago and Cleo has really responded.

Patti’s special way of conveying compassion and kindness through her tender approach has helped Cleo to cope in a manner that really makes a difference. We leave every treatment session with a very positive feeling knowing that Patti is delivering the most advanced care available in very personal manner.

Although we can’t stop the effects of the disease, Patti’s professional yet caring style has certainly provided an added level of comfort to both of us.”

Elizabeth Procaccianti
E. Greenwich, RI

Seminar

caninejoint — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:54:19 +0000

Dr Caitland Caldwell will be giving a FREE informational seminar on Feb 18th at 1PM on Acupuncture and Herbs for your Canine family member. Please call ahead to reserve your spot at (508) 761-6500.

We saw improvement after the first round of treatment!

caninejoint — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:06:32 +0000

Our pitbull, Nicky, never really recovered from being hit by a car when he was 2. After the first round of treatments at The Canine Joint, we saw increased muscle mass and dramatic improvement in his ability to get around. He now uses both his back legs to climb stairs where he could only use one before, and looks 2 years younger. We look forward to Nicky gaining even more mobility as he continues his weekly Canine Joint visits! Thank you Patti, his therapist and Cheryl, Nick’s chiropractor.

Judy and Michael Marcellot
Seven Arrows Farm, Attleboro, MA

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With loving and professional care they have brought my Babushe back to health.

caninejoint — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:09:12 +0000

Babushe my 12 year old ball of energy was limping. My heart was breaking. I was told that the condition untreated would result in him being unable to walk properly, squat and move his bowels and then lift himself. My best friend would become crippled. My heart was breaking. I had always done everything that I knew of to make his life a happy and healthy one. The vet suggested The Canine Joint. He said that they were reasonably priced and had heard good things about them. In tears I visited them. It has been the best decision I have ever made. With loving and professional care they have brought my Babushe back to health. They treated him like he is their own. The massage, laser and water therapy have allowed him to regain his confidence and pain free build up muscle where he had lost it. He is walking up stairs where once he was crying for he couldn’t climb them. There is no way I can thank them for what they have done. Bring your dog to The Canine Joint. Try it you will be doing the best thing for you and your dog.

-Adele
Providence RI

Harvey can continue to live each day to its fullest!

caninejoint — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:30:58 +0000

I brought our very senior yellow lab mix, Harvey, to The Canine Joint when there were few options left for him. He could not stand, walk, or support his own weight without assistance, and his quality of life was diminishing with every day.

Although I was skeptical at first, his improvement after starting treatment at The Canine Joint was immediate. Harvey received gentle and carefully planned rehabilitative care, and he LOVED attending his sessions! It is nearly a year later, and Harvey still enjoys a quality of life that I had feared was only a part of his past. With their flexible scheduling options, I have been able to make visits to The Canine Joint a regular part of our routine so that Harvey can continue to live each day to its fullest!

~ Eleni Milas-Romanello
Connecticut