Texas A&M Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

05/12/2026

Tank is moving east! His mom is starting her veterinary journey. So we had to make a few more lasting memories.

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

Another birthday celebrated with Hama. Happy 11th birthday Hama.

01/23/2026

Remember that your senior pets and pets with chronic disease, like OA, may struggle with the weather this weekend. The pressure changes can make them sore and painful., much like us as we age. It is important to remember to give their pain medication consistently. Other things that may help are movement-making sure they are getting up and moving some to get that joint fluid moving, and hot and cold therapy. Use heat in the am to warm up those muscles and cold (not necessarily frozen) at night to decrease inflammation. Hot and cold gel packs work great for this. You can heat them according to their directions and then toss them in the fridge to chill for the evening. Most pets like the cold packs directly from the fridge even if they don't like them frozen. You may also toss a towel in the dryer and get it warm to wrap around them, small dogs especially. Ideally try to get 10 minutes, but as tolerated is a great guideline. Massage also helps them.

If you have questions or concerns about your furbaby, reach out to your veterinarian for guidance.