Pet Care
Trigger points are highly sensitive
spots in muscles that trigger pain
in other muscles. The object of the
therapy is to release the trigger point
so that it stops causing pain
in muscles that trigger pain in other
muscles. The object of the therapy is to
release the trigger point so that it stops
causing pain. Trigger points can be
released through acupuncture and massage
therapy.
compounds that hail from animal and
vegetable sources and thus include amino
acids, essentially fatty acids (EFAs), herbs,
antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Its
medicine is used to help dogs with skin
problems & joint pains. Nutraceuticals
such as glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate
are preferred because of their less chance
of side effect. Although they are not quick
healers and can take up to two months to
heal and show positive results. Remember
sometimes the dog given nutraceuticals
may vomit or have diarrhoea. In such
condition, reduce the dosage and consult
the veterinarian.
Physical Therapy
This is a widely used and effective practice
by veterinarians for rehabilitation of
injuries.
These
techniques
include
stretching, massage, stimulation by use of
low-level lasers, electrical sources, magnetic
fields and ultrasounds. Always remember
this practice can be performed only by
licensed veterinaries or certified therapists,
So make sure you do not try these at home
else the consequences will be severe for the
poor dog
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger points are highly sensitive spots
Another type of acute discomfort is the
pain that results from surgery. It is a very
unfortunate situation that, while surgery
helps to relieve major problems, but
after affects are not easy to cure. One
medication that veterinarians are finding
useful in dealing with surgery related pain
is fentanyl. Providing pre-operative relief is
a relatively new idea in pain management.
The basic concept behind this humongous
term is any treatment that is given before
surgery which decreases the pain and risk
of lasting pain in near future and, thus
encourages your dog to face all odds and
risks from them.
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