My Dog Has Hip Dysplasia

Dr Kirsten Hausler has been a dog-lover since she was a child. After moving to Stuttgart to study at the University of Hohenheim, she decided to get her own dog. Kirsten did an internship in a US vet clinic while studying, and decided to become a canine physiotherapist after graduating. While studying, she attended several seminars on human and pet physio and rehabilitation, which inspired her to become the first ‘canine rehabilitation practitioner’ at the University of Tennessee. She graduated in 2008, and now runs a centre for dog rehabilitation in Stuttgart.

• 1. Hip dysplasia (HD): tips, pain reduction & treatment 2. The anatomy of HD 3. How can I prevent HD in my puppy? 4. The results indicate mild to moderate HD: what now? 5. Kira's story 6. Worsening symptoms of HD 7. What treatments are available? 8. When the vet advises surgery 9. What is the role of a canine physiotherapist? 10. Care and activity during the rest period 11. What can the physiotherapist do to help? 12. After the stitches have been removed 13. Exercise to rebuild muscle Appendices: Useful accessories Further reading Index