Tuxedo is adorable and such a loving little guy. In his younger days, he was very active and seemed to enjoy the training that we did together, including running and going through tunnels. Along with being adorable, Tuxedo often gave me fits because he was such a pro at making messes and destroying things at my apartment – couch pillows, designer shoes, expensive throw rugs. Name it. If it was within Tuxedo’s reach or he was able to jump onto a piece of furniture and make it within his reach, he attacked it. Pet Chiropractic
I sat down the computer to look for answers online when Tuxedo destroyed a very sentimental item from my childhood. What causes this dog to be hyper? What was it that was tormenting this little soul into making messes each day and costing me so much money? I have been longing peacefulness and sense of calm for Tuxedo.
As Tuxedo grew older, he did calm down a bit. But then, he appears to pick up a new trouble. I noticed symptoms of Tuxedo having stiff joints. I sat down at the computer once more, searching for a list of signs and symptoms that might give me a firm answer since I wasn’t sure if he was in pain or not. I wanted to do whatever I could to make sure he was comfortable because I hated the idea of knowing that he is suffering from pain.
The stiffness meant that Tuxedo had trouble getting around. During the day, he cannot perform the small set of doggy steps next to my bed to reach his favorite spot to nap in the sunshine. Knowing that he might be depressed would really break my heart.
Then I find myself researching online again. It sure is better than searching in our local libraries, which were limited. I discovered Midwest Microcurrent, a veterinary clinic that uses electronic current (also known as cranial electrotherapy stimulation) to reduce or eliminate many symptoms that pets might suffer from while searching for what might be troubling Tuxedo and how we could resolve the issues,
Our initial appointment with Dr. Ava Frick and her team provided a diagnosis of canine arthritis and depression for Tuxedo. Although I was alarmed upon hearing this, I was then relieved to know that with the diagnosis in hand, we were ready to move forward on a journey toward healing.
Dr. Frick elaborated that I could continue Tuxedo’s treatment session at home by getting our own Alpha-Stim machine once we start Alpha-Stim microcurrent treatments at her clinic. This will free me from the one-hour drive to the clinic everyday.
I am thankful to Dr, Frick and the staff at Midwest Microcurrent for giving the old Tuxedo back to me. Animal Arthritis