Re:Rehab for Leonberger with bilateral RCCLs and spondylosis

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Hi, I had the same experience with an old lab with ataxia. My theory is that a

dog with proprioceptive deficits, even if mild, can get thrown off by the

buoyancy of the water. I use vetwrap to hold the tarsus and toes in

dorsidlexion. Make a figure 8 around the calcaneus and the 3-4th toes. Make sure

you go around the limb once just proximal to the tarsus so it doesn't slip. Give

that a try. Not tight, just enough to give a reminder.

, DPT, CCRT pending

Veterinary Surgical Associates

, CA