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Janet. Jane t joined Idaho Veterinary Hospital’s Front staff in January of 2016. This is an exciting career change for her, being able to work with animals and their owners is something she loves. Janet and her husband, Glendon, have been married for 22 years and have 3 kids; Jackson, Madison and Raiden.
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Laser Therapy reduces inflammation in joints and soft tissues which dramatically reduces pain. More importantly, though, is that laser therapy is “biostimulatory”. This means it actually aids in repairing the damaged tissues and therefore improves strength and provides greater mobility. Most importantly, there are no side effects! Treatments last 3 to 8 minutes per site and require no anesthesia. Your pet will be very comfortable as this laser produces only a soothing warmth in the inflamed tissue. Laser Therapy for chronic conditions can require 5 or 6 treatments initially to get your pet to a very comfortable situation. Booster treatments are then required every 3 to 4 weeks to maintain reduced pain and improved mobility. This therapy may very well reduce the need for additional pain medication.
PRP is a relatively new therapy that has come out of human medicine. The patient’s blood is collected and the red and white cells are removed, allowing the plasma and platelets to be concentrated and injected back into a damaged joint. These have growth and healing factors that help repair the damage that is occurring in the joint. This therapy has the potential to reduce or eliminate the need for NSAIDs in some patients long-term.
Many products are available that help repair damaged cartilage and have some anti-inflammatory effects. Some of the most well-known are glucosamine and chondroitin. However, there are also many other nutraceuticals that have been found to hold additional benefits to the joints, many of which are already combined at appropriate amounts in joint supplements. Recommended joint supplements include Dasuquin Advanced, Phycox Max, and Cosequin. These products generally take at least 4-6 weeks to produce any noticeable changes, but they are well tolerated and have few side effects. They are also considered most beneficial when started early.
Weight loss and physical therapy are important factors in maintaining and prolonging joint health. Fat has pro-inflammatory factors that worsen arthritis. Excessive weight also contributes to joint wear-and-tear. Keeping joints moving is an important part of producing healthy joint fluid and maintaining muscle mass which will keep joints functioning.
Unfortunately, the majority of pets suffer from arthritic changes that cause them chronic pain by the time they are seniors . Fortunately, there have been many advances in the treatment and prevention of arthritis. But this means it can be confusing to navigate options. Generally, the best approach is what is called multimodal (combining several medications or therapies) to help with pain relief in multiple ways. Below is a brief overview of current therapies.
When NSAIDs don’t seem to control pain enough drugs such as gabapentin, codeine and amantadine are sometimes added. These drugs will help control pain, but don’t help treat the underlying disease. These are generally not our first-line treatment, because they can occasionally cause sedation or altered mental states, but if the pain is severe, or a patient can’t tolerate NSAIDs, they can be helpful.
The internal organs should feel normal in size, location, and consistency. Skin and Hair Coat – Your pet’s skin should be healthy, smooth and normally flexible with no scabs, scales, growths, parasites or irritated areas. Musculoskeletal System – The pet’s skeleton should be sound and fit.
There should be no discharge or other signs of disease. Nervous System – Your pet should be bright and alert with a crisp and responsive mental attitude. Your pet should have excellent body control, posture, balance, and coordination, with brisk and sharp reflexes.
The cornea, sclera and conjunctiva and eyelids. should be intact and healthy. The lens should be transparent and the iris should have a natural color and texture with the pupils normally responsive to light. Ears – The ear canals should appear normal and healthy with no significant accumulation of wax or debris.
Your pet’s gait should be normal with no signs of lameness or joint pain. Urogenital System – Your pet’s bladder and kidneys should feel normal in size, shape, and consistency, with normal genitalia and reproductive organs for the age, sex and reproductive status of the animal.
Jessica joined Idaho Veterinary Hospital in 2019 as a Front Office Representative! She has had a life long love of animals and believes that we, as humans, have the ability to help care for them when they can’t communicate their ailments. She believes that it is a responsibility we owe to our loved pets and critters in each of our lives. Idaho Veterinary Hospital has become a wonderful home for her, as she loves being a part of an incredible team that has such a pure love for animals and helping them lead a great life. Jessica is excited to expand her knowledge and experience in the field so she can continue to help the people and animals of our community.
Nicole joined Idaho Vet in the Summer of 2020 as a Veterinary Technician! When Nicole was very young, her family acquired an Orange Shorthaired Tabby, and she was in charge of its care. Nicole named that cat Ace for 14 years, and her strong bond with him made her want to join this incredible field. While working at Idaho Vet, she is excited to learn about all the different pets we see, especially ‘Pocket Pets’. She is also dedicated to continuing her professional growth as a technician.
Katy joined Idaho Vet as a Vet Tech in 2016. She was drawn to the veterinary field after a life-long love of animals and learning about them. This is the perfect career for her because she can spend an abundance of time with a variety of animals and provide help when they most need it. She is a true advocate for the animals! While she is here she hopes to expand her knowledge on the many different types of exotic critters we see and also continuing her education on such things as surgeries (they’re her favorite!)!
Eryn joined the Idaho Veterinary Hospital team in the summer of 2018 after moving back to Idaho from Oregon. She began exploring the veterinary technician field after enrolling in school for equine podiatry and learning more about treatments and diagnosis of different conditions. While at Idaho Vet, Eyrn is looking forward to learning different aspects she hasn’t experienced yet, such as Canine Reproduction and Radiology.
Kelly Rae’s favorite animals are cats and chickens (she’s a little obsessed!), but she loves taking her horses or RZR out for a ride.
Courtney joined the IVH team in February of 2020 as a Front Desk Representative! She has always love veterinary medicine and animals, and the thought of helping them. She is excited about growing in the field to learn about the different kinds of creatures, and how to treat them. Besides, who doesn’t love seeing such a variety of animals every single day!
Elizabeth joined the Idaho Veterinary Hospital team in January of 2018 after relocating to Idaho from South Carolina. Her passion for helping animals and being an advocate for their care has made her the perfect Surgical Scrub Nurse. Her duties include pampering our procedure patients before and after their procedures and making certain that our surgical equipment is kept in top notch condition. Elizabeth is looking forward to continuing her education in our field, especially in the areas of dental procedures and surgeries; as well as Exotic Animal husbandry.
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