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This is a must-hear podcast for pet owners wanting access to the latest in pet quality of life and longevity. Whether your pet has fur, feathers, scales or shells, Cathy and Chris believe in treating your pet as a whole, both mind and body. Continuing a collaboration that began in 2003, Cathy and Chris share the gift of gab as well as their network in the pet rehab community. Using their vast expertise as Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioners (CCRPs), Cathy Symons CVT, CCRP, and Chris Cranston MPT, CCRP, offer relevant information and provocative interviews on their podcast, PetAbility. With an emphasis on mobility and independence, their show is about improving function, restoring confidence, alleviating fear, providing mental stimulation, and easing pain to help your pets live their best lives. Read on for more information about Cathy and Chris…
Cathy Symons is the author of Blind Devotion: Enhancing the Lives of Blind and Visually Impaired Dogs. She was inspired to write this book after her first pug, Booda, lost his sight at the age of seven. Several years later, Cathy adopted a blind pug named Digger and wrote a children’s book, Watching Out for Digger, which she uses as a teaching tool for young children to learn about living with a disabled dog.
After fifteen years of practice as a veterinary technician, Cathy went on to study canine rehabilitation at the University of Tennessee. In 2003, Cathy was one of the first thirty-six people in the world to become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. Shortly thereafter, Cathy was instrumental in establishing one of the foremost veterinary rehabilitation centers in the United States, the Sterling Impression Animal Rehabilitation Center of New England. She continues to follow the latest options in pet rehabilitation, including digital thermal imaging and laser therapy, and is currently working on her third book, Senior Dogs: Maintaining Mobility and Independence.
Cathy resides in the New England area with her husband and their pug, Mac. Mac is a very confident little nugget who enjoys doing nose work with his mom.
Chris Cranston has 20 years of experience in pet rehabilitation. She is excited to share her knowledge and reach a wide pet-loving audience through the PetAbility podcast. Chris loves seeing that light bulb go off when educating pet owners, so a podcast seemed like a natural fit.
Chris started her career as a physical therapist (PT) – with people. When she moved to the Boston area in 2002, she saw it as an opportunity to do something different, so she combined her existing PT skills with her passion for animals. Chris became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner through the University of Tennessee in 2004, one of the first 100 persons in the world to receive this certification. In addition to her CCRP designation, she has a Masters of Physical Therapy (1989) and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (1987) from the University of Iowa.
Chris had a successful mobile practice, consulted with a myriad of general practices and specialty clinics, and started the physical rehabilitation service for a large multi-specialty and emergency organization in the Greater Boston region. All this was before founding FlowDog, a stand-alone, full-service small animal physical rehabilitation facility in Waltham, MA. In 2017, Chris sold her business to the esteemed Angell Animal Medical Center of Boston, and is now podcasting, consulting for a tech company in the veterinary space, providing concierge mobile pet rehab, and working getting a product to market that will help our pets. Of course, Chris prioritizes enriching the lives of her twin Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Julep & Baxter, while indulging in all the snuggles they are willing to share with her!
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When the Wag Won't Work - Understanding Swimmer's Tail!
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Apr 15, 2025 |
Understanding Synovetin OA: A Breakthrough in Canine Osteoarthritis Treatment with Dr. Matthew Brunke
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Apr 01, 2025 |
Biome - The Gut-Brain Connection with Dr. Tonya Cooksey
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Mar 18, 2025 |
Assisi LOOP® to Manage Pain & Inflammation with Mialisa Gluckert
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Mar 04, 2025 |
Ruff Ramp - an Alternative for Stairs - with Larry Backes
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Feb 18, 2025 |
Tails & Toddlers - Introducing Dogs to Your Children with Tracey Costa
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Feb 04, 2025 |
Regenerative Medicine for Osteoarthritis with Dr. David Dycus
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Jan 21, 2025 |
Keeping Dogs from Going Crazy after Surgery! with Lori Chamberland
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Jan 07, 2025 |
A Heartfelt Conversation with Naja Muller, Champion for Handi-Capable Pets!
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Dec 24, 2024 |
Story of a Pioneer in Canine Rehab with Dr. Caroline Adrian
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Dec 10, 2024 |
Rat Life - Tales of Tiny Companions with Kylie Wilson
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Nov 26, 2024 |
Healing from Pet Loss through Gratitude with Mindy Meiering, LCSW
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Nov 12, 2024 |
Biceps Tendinitis in Dogs: the What, Where, and Why?
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Oct 29, 2024 |
Flyball Fundamentals with Nancy Denier
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Oct 15, 2024 |
3D Pets: Full-limb Prosthetics and Carts with Alex Tholl
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Oct 01, 2024 |
Healthy Teeth, Happy Pets with Dr. Beth Innis
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Sep 17, 2024 |
It's Not "Just" Arthritis, it's a Disease!
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Sep 03, 2024 |
Fascinating Fascia with Dr. Laurie McCauley
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Aug 20, 2024 |
Rehab Rewind-The Power of Passive Range of Motion for the Front Limb
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Aug 06, 2024 |
The Miracle of Marley's Mutts with Torie Beck
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Jul 23, 2024 |
Rehab Rewind-A Really "Hip" Show with Dr. Kechia Davis
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Jul 09, 2024 |
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome - Who, What, and Why!
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Jun 25, 2024 |
Rehab Rewind- Believing in Grieving with Laurie Levine LMHC
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Jun 11, 2024 |
Healing Through Horses with Kelly Dukarski
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May 28, 2024 |
Measuring Pain in Pets with Katie Hickey of PainTrace
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May 14, 2024 |
Handicapped Pets Foundation with Suzi Langer, President
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Apr 30, 2024 |
Special Needs Animal Rescue League with Christina Powell
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Apr 16, 2024 |
Rehab Rewind!! Ramps vs. Stairs - Which is Right for your Pet?
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Apr 02, 2024 |
Pet Hospice & Palliative Care - A Rehabber's Perspective with Cathy Symons, CVT, CCRP
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Mar 19, 2024 |
Feed is NOT Food with Dr. Judy Morgan
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Mar 05, 2024 |
Pets Are Family - an Impactful Approach to Pet Loss with Erika Sinner, Dog Mom, Author, & CEO
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Feb 20, 2024 |
Management of Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) Injuries with Dr. Christin Finn
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Feb 06, 2024 |
Understanding the Iliopsoas Muscle in Dogs with Laurie Edge-Hughes
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Jan 23, 2024 |
Military Dogs: When Vets Become Pets with Bob Bryant, Mission K9 Rescue
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Jan 09, 2024 |
Pausing for Paws!
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Dec 26, 2023 |
DogLeggs Shoulder Stabilization System with Ben Blecha, MPO, CPO
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Dec 12, 2023 |
Exploring the World of Animal Communication with Danielle MacKinnon
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Nov 28, 2023 |
Making Simple Movements into Exercise with Bobbie Lyons
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Nov 14, 2023 |
Pig "Tales" from Care to Quirks! with Susan Armstrong-Magidson
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Oct 31, 2023 |
Pain-Driven Aggression in Dogs with Ran Courant-Morgan and Stephanie Keesey-Phelan
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Oct 17, 2023 |
Elbow Dysplasia 101 with Dr. Marjorie McMillan
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Oct 03, 2023 |
Check Your Pups For Lumps & Bumps with Patty Ramirez
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Sep 19, 2023 |
The Healing Purr-spective of Cat Physical Rehabilitation
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Sep 05, 2023 |
Patellar Luxation - What you "Kneed" to Know! with Dr. Karen Pastor
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Aug 22, 2023 |
That's a (Cat) Wrap! with Dr. Surell Levine
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Aug 08, 2023 |
Does your Dog Drag their Foot? There are Solutions!
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Jul 25, 2023 |
Does you Pet have Emotional Trauma? The Power of Flower Essences with Diane Dewberry
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Jul 11, 2023 |
The upTICK of Lyme Disease! with Drs. Kathryn Duncan and Laura Greene
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Jun 27, 2023 |
Renal Replacement Therapy with Dr. Kathy Keenan
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Jun 13, 2023 |
Home Laser Therapy Devices: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly with Alon Landa, CEO of MedcoVet
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May 30, 2023 |
Muzzle Positivity! with trainer, Laura Gendron
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May 16, 2023 |
Picture Perfect with Pet Photographer, Fred Levy
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May 02, 2023 |
Seizure Disorders with Dr. Gena Sliver
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Apr 18, 2023 |
Dog Health Journal with Erin Scott
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Apr 04, 2023 |
Exotics Escapades with Pioneer, Dr. Doug Mader
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Mar 21, 2023 |
Vet Visit Prep & Pointers
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Mar 07, 2023 |
Degenerative Myelopathy: an Owner's Perspective with Phoebe Hart
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Feb 21, 2023 |
Wildlife Rehabilitation with Bethany Brown
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Feb 07, 2023 |
How to Improve your Geriatric Dog's Healthspan & Lifespan? with Dr. Laurie McCauley
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Jan 24, 2023 |
The Complement of Western & Eastern Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Bethany Smyers Innis
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Jan 10, 2023 |
Scratching the Surface of Itchy Ears with Jennifer Greene.
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Dec 27, 2022 |
End-of-life Pet Photography I The Tilly Project with Lauren Kennedy
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Dec 13, 2022 |
Therapeutic Massage with Samantha Hankey, CVT
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Nov 29, 2022 |
Behavior Analysis with Dr. Terri Bright
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Nov 15, 2022 |
Ramps vs. Stairs - Which is Right for your Pet?
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Nov 01, 2022 |
A Really "Hip" Show with Dr. Kechia Davis
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Oct 18, 2022 |
Shock Wave Therapy with Dr. Jennifer Vitucci
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Oct 04, 2022 |
Canine Cognition with Emily Bray, PhD
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Sep 20, 2022 |
Pet Emergencies: There's an App for That! with Dr. Matthew Minson and Mr. Jacorey Brown
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Sep 06, 2022 |
Similarities and Differences of Physical Therapy for People and Physical Rehabilitation for Animals with Chris Cranston, MPT, CCRP
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Aug 23, 2022 |
Pet Bird Rehab with Cathy Symons, CVT, CCRP
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Aug 09, 2022 |
Senior Dog Fitness with Lisa Schmitt, PhD, CCFT, CPMP
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Jul 26, 2022 |
Wobbly Cat Syndrome with Suzi Langer
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Jul 12, 2022 |
Further Down the Rabbit Hole with Doreen Reynolds-Consolati; Part II
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Jun 28, 2022 |
Rabbits, Bunnies, and Hares - Oh My!! with Doreen Reynolds-Consolati; Part 1
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Jun 14, 2022 |
Rooting for Austin Roo, the Inspiring 2-Legged Pup from the Bissell Commercial!, with Ed Sisco
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May 31, 2022 |
Massage: Getting the FEEL for it!
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May 17, 2022 |
Pet Fitness with Rich Allen, Founder
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May 03, 2022 |
Wink, the Incredibull!!!, with Anneliese DeAragon
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Apr 19, 2022 |
Fear Free: Taking the Pet out of Petrified with Lori Chamberland
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Apr 05, 2022 |
Pet Hospice with Dr. Becky Schoenberg
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Mar 22, 2022 |
Enrichment with Amanda Shyne, PhD
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Mar 08, 2022 |
Vital Vet with Ilaria Borghese, CEO and Co-Founder
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Feb 22, 2022 |
Inflammation, Your Frenemy!
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Feb 08, 2022 |
Tripawds with Jim Nelson and Rene Agredano
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Jan 25, 2022 |
Save Dogs From Drowning with HedzUpPets Watercollars with Lynne and Kelli
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Jan 11, 2022 |
Getting "Schooled" on Fish Rescue with Gwendolyn Church
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Dec 28, 2021 |
Sttrrreeeetttcching!
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Dec 14, 2021 |
Agility = Teamwork + Fun for ALL with Nolan Ring
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Nov 30, 2021 |
Neuroplasticity: How Experiences Rewire the Brain for Healing with Dr. Amie Lamoreaux Hesbach
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Nov 16, 2021 |
Meet Ethel, The Glamour Tortoise!! with Kasey Kuchinski
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Nov 02, 2021 |
Veterinary Chiropractic with Dr. Linda Rogers
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Oct 19, 2021 |
The Nose Knows! Canine Nosework with Michele Ellertson CNWI
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Oct 05, 2021 |
Punishment and its Fallout with Ran Courant-Morgan, M.S., Behavior Analysis
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Sep 21, 2021 |
Pet Obesity: It's a BIG problem!
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Sep 07, 2021 |
The ABCs of CBD with Dr. Joshua Sosnow
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Aug 24, 2021 |
Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome (SARDS) with Dr. Freya Mowat
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Aug 10, 2021 |
First Aid Kits for Pets
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Jul 27, 2021 |
Petiquette: Manners Matter with Amy Campbell, CPDT-KA
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Jul 13, 2021 |
Hip Dysplasia with Dr. Michelle Powers
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Jun 29, 2021 |
How to Pick Up Chicks and Other Chick Tips with "The Chicken Lady," Gretchen Munafo
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Jun 15, 2021 |
Heat vs Ice: When to use what?
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Jun 01, 2021 |
Environmental Enrichment for Cats with Tenara Kuznezov, CVT
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May 17, 2021 |
Cats: From Whiskers to Tail! with Tenara Kuznezov, CVT
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May 04, 2021 |
Hind Limb Passive Range of Motion: There's Nothing Passive About It!
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Apr 20, 2021 |
CCL Tears with Dr. Mary Ann Nieves
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Apr 06, 2021 |
Bowls - To Raise or Not To Raise...
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Mar 23, 2021 |
Vestibular Dysfunction with Dr. Gena Silver
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Mar 09, 2021 |
Everything puppies! with Kristy Williams, CVT, CCFT
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Feb 23, 2021 |
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome with Dr. Bronwyn Riggs
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Feb 09, 2021 |
The Power of Passive Range of Motion for the Front Limb
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Jan 26, 2021 |
Simple & Fun Indoor Exercises
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Jan 12, 2021 |
Grooming to Maximize Health and Function with Meghan Terwilliger
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Dec 29, 2020 |
Integrative Medicine for Pets Living with Cancer with Dr. Erica Barron
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Dec 15, 2020 |
Q & A with your Hosts, Cathy and Chris
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Dec 01, 2020 |
Doggone Pain!
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Nov 17, 2020 |
“Covering” Beds – considerations for your pet’s best sleep!
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Nov 03, 2020 |
Ain’t Misbehavin’ with Behave Atlanta
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Oct 20, 2020 |
Believing in Grieving with Laurie Levine, LMHC
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Oct 06, 2020 |
Prosthetics and Orthotics with OrthoPets founder, Martin Kaufmann
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Sep 22, 2020 |
CAT-apaulting into Cat Rehab with Lillian Ciardelli, MA, ACAAB
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Sep 08, 2020 |
Eddie's Wheels, "pet tested, pet approved!" with Leslie Grinnell
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Aug 25, 2020 |
The Extraordinary Lives of 2-Legged Dogs with differently-abled dog enthusiast, Domenick Scudera
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Aug 11, 2020 |
ToeGrips - "Traction that Travels" with Dr. Julie Buzby
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Jul 28, 2020 |
"Just Keep Swimming" - Hydrotherapy for Pets
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Jul 14, 2020 |
Right to the Point with Acupuncturist, Carol Hetherington, LicAc, MAOM, DiplOM
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Jun 30, 2020 |
Blind Dogs with Cathy Symons, CVT, CCRP
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Jun 16, 2020 |
Home Laser Therapy with Alon Landa, CEO of MedcoVet
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Jun 02, 2020 |
Warm Ups and Cool Downs - it's not just for the "jocks" you know!
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May 19, 2020 |
"Gone to the Birds" with Dr. Marge McMillan
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May 05, 2020 |
Mobility Carts - That's How We Roll
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Apr 21, 2020 |
Holistic Medicine with Dr. Beth Innis
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Apr 07, 2020 |
Traction - Help Your Dog "Get a Grip"
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Mar 24, 2020 |
Disk Disease with Dr. Gena Silver
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Mar 24, 2020 |
Mobility Harnesses and Slings
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Mar 24, 2020 |
Meet Your Hosts Cathy and Chris
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Mar 23, 2020 |