The canine spine is sometimes approached as though it were a series of separate regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar and lumbosacral. These divisions are anatomically useful, but the living spine does not experience movement in such neatly defined sections. As the dog walks, turns, lowers its head or transfers weight between limbs, movement is distributed throughout…
Hindlimb Workshop Oct. 2026
A sound foundation in canine assessment is essential. Yet many practitioners find that some aspects of hindlimb assessment only become fully meaningful once they are working independently with cases that do not present neatly. You may understand the anatomy and have covered the relevant material in training, but bringing individual findings together into a clear…
More Than a Lame Leg: Developing a Whole-Patient Approach to Canine Hindlimb Assessment
When a dog presents with altered hindlimb function, it can be tempting to focus attention on the place where the problem appears most obvious. A shortened stride, an intermittently lifted limb or difficulty rising may seem to direct us towards a particular joint or tissue. Yet what we see is not always a simple reflection…
When Hindlimb Findings Don’t Tell the Whole Story
Most canine practitioners have a solid foundation in hindlimb assessment. The greater challenge often begins when a case does not present neatly. Perhaps the area that appears most sensitive does not fully explain the movement pattern. Perhaps several findings compete for attention. Or perhaps diagnostic imaging and the hands-on examination do not seem to point…
Allostatic Loading
How Much Load Is Too Much? As in previous posts, allostasis refers to the body’s dynamic process towards maintaining homeostasis. When an animal faces various stressors – physical, emotional, and environmental – its body ramps up hormones, heart rate, and other physiological responses to meet the demand. This is the body’s way of preparing the…
Supporting Homeostasis Through Animal Osteopathy
An animal osteopath’s role in supporting homeostasis As an animal osteopath, I work to support the intricate balance of homeostasis in my animal patients. As we looked at previously, Homeostasis, the body’s ability to maintain internal stability despite external changes, is crucial for optimal health and well-being in animals, just as it is in humans….
The more things change, the more they remain the same: Understanding Homeostasis
Understanding Homeostasis Homeostasis comes from the Greek words “homeo” meaning “similar” and “stasis” meaning “standing still.” It refers to the remarkable ability of our bodies to maintain a stable internal environment despite external challenges. An animal’s internal state thrives within a very specific range of conditions, and homeostasis acts as a regulatory control system to ensure these internal…
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🐾 Unleash the Power of Healing: Enroll in our Diploma in Canine Osteopathy Course! 🐾 Calling all osteopaths and veterinary professionals. Are you ready to revolutionize the way you care for our loyal companions? Step into the world of holistic healing and elevate your practice with our world-class Diploma in Canine Osteopathy course, starting September…
Canine Certificate Course 2024
“Working with dogs every day is the most beautiful way to make a living”. Some people want the chance to take year one (of the Diploma), before commiting to two years of study. That’s why we offer the Certificate in Canine Osteopathy as a standalone product. Those who successfully complete the Certificate have the chance…
We did it before May 1st!
For the first time ever, we have SOLD OUT before May 1st!! We are super proud of our teaching team because this is a testament to the quality of the course and the great word of mouth our alumni spread. For those of you who know us well, you know how hard we work to…
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