Tod Miner

In Canine Rehabilitation, Massage versus Manual Therapy is an important consideration. When we hear the term, “Manual Therapy”, many of us assume it’s just another word for massage.  It’s not.  Manual therapy and massage are two very different techniques with distinct benefits for your pet.  You have probably heard of Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage  … Read more

Duke is our Arfit spotlight! He’s a 6-year-old terrier mix who loves to fetch. A few weeks ago, he played a little too hard and came up lame. His owner worried he tore his CCL. The vet recommended surgery, but Duke’s owner wanted to try conservative treatment first. After evaluating Duke, I confirmed that he … Read more

Arfit Spotlight! Meet Dominic, an 11-year-old Chow/Collie mix. Dominic was dealing with hind limb weakness and low back muscle spasms. Dominic has a long history of hip dysplasia, which has caused him some discomfort over the years. Recently, his owners brought him in because he started limping after walks. Additionally, he was having more trouble … Read more

My Dog Has an FCE/Spinal Stroke. I took Max to ARFIT after I had taken him to the vet.  He wasn’t able to move his back legs. The vet had suggested surgery but, with Max’s heart murmur, I needed to find an alternative. That when I called ARFIT.  When I brought Max in, Tod told … Read more

Arfit Spotlight: Meet Ada, an 11-year-old female Pit Bull Terrier. Ada has been struggling with a cervical spine injury, which has caused her significant discomfort. Recently, she started yelping in pain at night, and a neck injury was suspected. She also yelps when she tries to shake her head or side bend to the left. … Read more

Chloe has been coming to Canine Physical Therapy at Arfit for about five weeks now, and her progress has been absolutely incredible. She’s undergoing treatment for FCE (Fibrocartilaginous Embolism) and bilateral TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) surgeries. These conditions have had a significant impact on her mobility, but with the right therapy, she is making … Read more

Trey encountered dog FCE, and we are proud to welcome Trey to Canine Physical Therapy! Trey experienced a traumatic event when he was electrocuted while urinating on a light pole. During the incident, it is suspected that he twisted his spine, resulting in an FCE (Fibrocartilaginous Embolism) along with electrical burns on his chest and … Read more

Jasper is a wonderfully loving 12-year-old Border Collie. He has soft tissue sarcoma of the temporalis muscle, which has caused him discomfort. His owners brought him to Arfit to see if massage therapy could improve his comfort and quality of life. We’ve been using post-radiation massage to help him. After each session, Jasper’s owners report … Read more

Simon is a 7-year-old Min Pin, Pug, and Chihuahua mix who had been struggling with a CCL tear. Despite receiving laser therapy for several months, he still wasn’t putting any weight on his left hind leg. His parents sought out Arfit Dog Therapy to try a full rehabilitation program. After my initial evaluation, I found … Read more

Chloe, a 7-year-old mini poodle, is recovering from a challenging combination of injuries. She’s dealing with an FCE lumbar herniated disc, and her recovery journey has been anything but easy. In June, Chloe underwent a bilateral tibial plateau lateral osteotomy. However, during her recovery, she suffered a spinal injury that led to bilateral hind limb … Read more