The SAM System
We created a simple 3 pillar framework to help you help your dog
Sammie tore cruciates in her knees in 2012/2013. She began to have some rear weakness in 2015 followed by a back injury and was diagnosed with spinal arthritis. In 2016, it was determined that Sam had degenerative myelopathy (DM). DM is a slow progressive spinal cord disease that leads to paralysis
Sarah’s desire to help other pet parent’s face what feels like insurmountable odds with their dogs ability to be active and enjoy life, comes from her knowledge, experience, and heart as both a therapist and a dog mom with a dog that has had all odds against her.
LATEST BLOG POSTS
Laser therapy and rehab can add years to the lives of dogs affected by Degenerative Myelopathy
A new retrospective review study now gives hope to dogs and dog parents! This study examined intensive rehabilitation combined with one of two laser therapy (photobiomodulation) protocols.
P.O.L.I.C.E. for Injury Recovery
? Have you recently found yourself thinking "what am I suppose to do now, my vet is only taking emergency cases?" ?
Get Them Upright!
?GET THEM UPRIGHT!☝️ NOT SURE WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR PARALYZED DOG WHILE SELF ISOLATING DURING COVID-19 ? ??♀️ This will help! ?
The Arthritis Pain Dilemma
What if IU told you that you can decrease your dog's pain naturally and slow arthritis progression and still enjoy walking your dog?