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Scooter Relearns to Walk: A Dog’s Recovery from a Broken Back

Scooter is an example of a dog that suffered major physical trauma and was helped by the SENSE MethodSM. A small, tan dog of unknown heritage, Scooter was rescued on a freeway in Los Angeles, suffering from multiple … Continue reading →

Posted on: May 30, 2011 Category: Dog & Cat Articles
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Cassie’s Story: Helping a Dog with Arthritis of the Spine

My boyfriend and I adopted this shaggy, white, 70-pound Spinone mix through the FOCAS organization 2-1/2 years ago. Among other passions, our Cassie is a “squirrel girl”. The highlight of her existence is our daily walk in the park, and … Continue reading →

Posted on: May 23, 2011 Category: Dog & Cat Articles
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Sonny and his Torn Knee Ligament

The sound of barking dogs greeted me as I strode up the slate steps. A woman with a smile in her voice called out “Come on in!” as she wrangled the canines away from the door. There were three of … Continue reading →

Posted on: May 22, 2011 Category: Dog & Cat Articles

Helping a Dog in Pain

As Sara and Boomer Bear, a black 12-year-old Standard Poodle, entered my office, it was apparent that the dog was having difficulty walking. Even more distressing was that he was in quite a lot of pain — pain that a … Continue reading →

Posted on: May 5, 2011 Category: Dog & Cat Articles

Buttons’ Recovery from a Paralyzing Stroke

The white miniature poodle lay quietly on her quilt, her eyes closed. As I knelt alongside her, her owners, Clare and Frank, filled me in on the details. Buttons, 15 years old, had barely moved since awakening from general anesthesia … Continue reading →

Posted on: May 5, 2011 Category: Dog & Cat Articles

Boots the Cat Overcomes Hind End Paralysis and Learns to Bond

Jim had experienced the benefits of the Feldenkrais Method® in eliminating his own back pain. So, when his cat suddenly began dragging her hind end and her vet could offer no explanation or cure, he wondered if SENSE MethodContinue reading →

Posted on: May 5, 2011 Category: Dog & Cat Articles
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Elf the Cat’s Recovery from a Dislocated Hip

Placing the white and grey cat on my lap, I let him choose how he wanted to arrange himself, knowing that he would position himself in a way that would afford comfort and security for his dislocated right hip.

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Posted on: May 5, 2011 Category: Dog & Cat Articles

An Older Dog Enjoys Walking Again!

The black and tan dog walked with mincing steps into my office, her lower back rounded as if in pain. Princess, adopted as a puppy, looks like a cross between a Beagle and a German Shepherd. Janet told me how … Continue reading →

Posted on: May 5, 2011 Category: Dog & Cat Articles
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Chilee the Chihuahua Overcomes a Stroke

Alighting from the Cadillac, Marion Mitton placed the small bundle gently in my arms. I looked down to see a small tan head peeking out of the swaddling. Wrapped safely inside the blanket was Marion’s precious companion, Chilee the Chihuahua… Continue reading

Posted on: May 4, 2011 Category: Dog & Cat Articles

An Akita Overcomes Hip and Knee Pain – and Aggression

I drove down the unfamiliar street, reading the house numbers. 2403… 2405… 2407… Bingo! I parked on the street and was about to get out of my red Toyota Celica when a woman called out to me from the porch. … Continue reading →

Posted on: May 4, 2011 Category: Dog & Cat Articles
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