These case studies are probono, and fitted around my schedule - there may be a short wait list depending on the time of year. If you’ve here it’s because I’ve either invited you to apply, or you’ve been referred by a colleague who believes your case is worth exploring.
There is a HUGE correlation between PAIN and BEHAVIOUR, but unfortunately pain can be really hard to identify - even for professionals.
Veterinary clinics are stressful, and pretty much every dog I know will try and hide their pain and discomfort when examined. Even if your dog is relaxed, it is near impossible to get a full picture of what’s going on in a 15 min consultation!
A Dynamic Assessment is the missing piece to your dog’s pain puzzle.
We start with a 90-min zoom call, taking a Deep Dive into every aspect of your dog’s life - from medical history to what they like to do for fun! This consultation forms the foundation for your dog’s Dynamic Assessment.
After our Deep Dive you have 2 weeks to collect the photo and video evidence required for the assessment. This can be a little time consuming (we need to get the right shots at just the right angle), but I break it up into EASY to MANAGE assignments that can be completed solo if you live on your own. All you need is a smart phone…and maybe a tripod.
Evidence required range from static poses (stand, sit, down), gait analysis (walk and trot if possible), and daily living activities such as navigating stairs, getting on and off the couch, pooping, playing etc…
Once evidence has been submitted (normally via a shared google drive) I then spend 4-6 hours going though all the photos and videos you’ve sent me, assessing your dog’s posture, gait and movement through daily activities - looking for indicators of pain/discomfort. All my findings are then put into a detailed report for you and your veterinarian.
Once the report has been completed we’ll then do a 30 min follow up zoom call. I’ll go through the findings of the report, answer any questions you may have, and make recommendations for any home & lifestyle adaptations.
