Below you will find videos featuring California Animal Rehabilitation (CARE) and its patients.

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Feature Articles

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Women In Business Profiles: Amy L. Kramer and Jessica H. Waldman, Co-Owners, California Animal Rehabilitation
Autumn 2011 issue of Our South Bay Magazine

"We are able to help pets live longer, healthier and more active lives..." Read Article

Dog Supplements – What every senior dog owner needs to know
Ann-Marie Fleming | dogquality.com
August 21, 2011

"Dr. Jessica Waldman, VMD, CVA, CCRT with California Animal Rehabilitation (CARE) describes, 'Risks of supplements include gastrointestinal upset due to rapid introduction or intolerance of certain ingredients within supplements, and allergic reactions to sources of the ingredients. Some supplements interfere with and/or interact with medications the pet may be taking concurrently. Dosages of some medications may need to be adjusted if a pet is going to start on specific supplements.'"
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Tripawds: Rear Leg Workouts for Lucy at CARE
Posted by Jerry on Tuesday, June 7th 2011

Lucy is an older Tripawd rottweiler who lost her rear left leg to osteosarcoma in July 2010. As a large breed dog with bad elbows and two previous bi-lateral TPLO surgeries, Lucy might have appeared to be a poor candidate for amputation to some people. Read the full article at tripawds.com.

Tripawds: Canine Acupuncture and Rehabilitation Therapy Tips
Posted by Jerry on Tuesday, May 24th 2011

What used to be known as “alternative” medicine is now mainstream therapy for many lucky dogs like Lobo, the senior Tripawd, who undergoes regular acupuncture sessions to alleviate back pain and age-related ailments. Read more at tripawds.com.

Tripawds: Tips for Using Wheelchairs and Carts (PDF)
Posted by Jerry on Tuesday, February 8th 2011

Interview on tripawds.com with Dr. Waldman about dogs and wheel chairs.

South Bay Women of Distinction - Business: Dr. Amy Kramer (PDF)
DailyBreeze.com
By Shanley Knox Staff Writer
October 7th, 2010

"Dr. Amy Kramer shifted her physical therapy practice from people to pets in 2007. The doctor said she first thought of the idea when her dog had difficulty walking following a common knee surgery her veterinarian recommended..."

Personal Trainers for Fat Pets (PDF)
by Lenore Skenazy, thedailybeast.com
September 24th, 2010

"The recently released third annual study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reports that more than 45 percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats are overweight...'We do all sorts of ‘people yoga’ positions for pets,' says Waldman, a veterinarian whose California Animal Rehabilitation center outside of Los Angeles employs four physical therapists who formerly worked on people, including one who trained Olympic athletes."

CARE When Your Pet Needs It (PDF)
smmirror.com
By Diane Solomon
September 17th, 2010

"What do you do when your spry and seemingly healthy dog starts limping? Well first you check his paws to see if he has a burr stuck in there. When that’s all clear and he still won’t put any weight on his leg it’s time for a trip to the vet. When the vet checks him out and can’t come up with a diagnosis they send you to the orthopedic specialists. When the specialists can’t find anything wrong they send him home with pain pills and anti-inflammatory medications..."

Is a vegetarian diet safe for my dog? (PDF)
By Jessica A. Knoblauch, Mother Nature Network (MNN)
Tue, Aug 10th, 2010

"Vegetarian proteins tend not to have all the amino acids, so you have to do multiple combinations of varying types of sources of protein to get the right amino acids, which can get a little tricky to manage,” says Dr. Jessica Waldman, a veterinarian who operates a full-time pet rehabilitation clinic in Santa Monica, Calif. Waldman says she steers her clients away from vegetarian diets because she believes they are unnatural..."

Westside Magazine: About Town: Pet Project (PDF)
Summer 2010 Issue

“Amy partnered with veterinarian Dr. Jessica Waldman to create California Animal Rehabilitation (C.A.R.E.), a first of its kind in the area..."

Running With Dogs: What You Need to Know (PDF)
by Kristen Seymour at PawNation.com
Dec 10, 2009

"Dr. Jessica Waldman of California Animal Rehabilitation has seen many dogs whose owners have run them to the point of injury. She recommends stretching with your dog to avoid problems..."

Pet owners turn to rehab for their four-legged friends (PDF)
By Maureen McFadden
Jun 4, 2009

“Age may be taking the bounce out of your dog's step, but he doesn't have to live his final years hobbling around in pain. Whether it's age or injury-related, the road to recovery starts on all four legs..."

LATimes Article + Video: Fido? He's in rehab -- for his knee (or is it his elbow?) (PDF)
By Carla Hall
January 4th, 2009

“A Santa Monica clinic provides physical therapy for dogs, cats -- even a rabbit...They come in with arthritis, back pain, sore elbows. Some are recuperating from car accidents or surgery or just bad judgment (a leap off a balcony). Others are coping with the ravages of old age...They work out on treadmills, strengthen their core muscles, get their joints manipulated and undergo acupuncture. They are patients of California Animal Rehabilitation, seeking physical therapy for pain relief and better mobility..."

Physical therapy alumna is co-owner of Southern
California’s first physical rehabilitation center for pets (PDF)
BY Larry Kidder, MA
October 27th, 2008

“Amy Kramer, DPT, an alumna of Loma Linda University School of Allied Professions doctor of physical therapy program, has made the news..."

Daily News Article: California Animal Rehabilitation Puts Spring Back in Pets' Steps (PDF)
By Melissa Hecksher, Staff Writer. October 13th, 2008.

“...About eight months ago, the 8-year-old springer spaniel - a perky pooch who now bounds up to strangers with an unstoppable wag in his tail - was quadriplegic due to a bony growth in his spine that worsened as he aged...."

Wealth Magazine (PDF)
Summer 2008

"Pet care isn't just about food, though. It's about fitness, health and overall wellness, too, according to Drs. Jessica Waldman and Amy Kramer, co-founders of Los Angeles-based California Animal Rehabilitation, which provides rehabilitation and exercise trainig for injured and out-of-shape animals..."

Pet Age Magazine: Emerging Pet Therapy (PDF)
Physical rehabilitation for pets is an emerging field in veterinary medicine.
June 2008

“'Until now, pet owners were left to their own devices to manage a pet's chronic post-operative pain' said Dr. Jessica Waldman. 'We have seen proper rehabilitation programs result in pets having fully functional and pain-free lives. At CARE we combine and East-West medical philosophy targeting the whole pet, not just one issue. By weighing their medical history, lameness, exercise and nutrition into the rehabilitation process, we have seen a drastic impact on overall healing.'"

Santa Monica Sun: CARE Offers Rehab for Rover (PDF)
June 2008

"...physical rehabilitation is especially helpful to pets with chronic and debilitating conditions like arthritis and dysplasia, or those recovering from surgery..."

My Dog Is Skinnier Than Yours (PDF)
New York Sun
By Lenore Skenazy
April 22, 2008

"As blimps the country, so blimp its dogs — about 30% are now considered overweight. But the dogs have something we don’t have: A magic bullet..."

MSNBC.com: Physical Rehab Helps Keep Pets Moving (PDF)
Therapy can ease pain, improve mobility and aid weight loss
By Kim Campbell Thornton
April 19, 2006

“All of these treatments are aimed toward helping the dog regain range of motion, tissue mobility, strength and function, whether that is competing in agility, working as police or therapy dogs, or just being able to get up on the couch again,” says Amy Kramer of Manhattan Beach, Calif., who is a certified canine rehabilitation therapist."

TV Segments

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ABC 7 News: Crippled pup gets new wheels for hind legs
(Video)
February 22nd, 2010 by Leslie Miller
"SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) -- A poodle-mix dog named "Jack" got a new set of wheels Monday. The year-old mutt was hit by a car, which left him paralyzed from the waist down."

ABC 7 News: Disabled Rescue Dog Gets New Wheels
(Video)
November 9th, 2009 by Jovana Lara
"LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Life started out rough for a puppy born without his front legs, abandoned on the street. An animal rescue group saved a 6-month-old puppy found dumped beneath a wrecked car. The pup named "Scooby-Roo" was likely born without his front legs. The group is rehabilitating the dog to get him adopted."

Ivanhoe Newswire Video: Pet TLC at California Animal Rehabilitation (Video)
June 11th, 2009 by Casey Taylor
"Age may be taking the bounce out of your dog’s step, but he doesn’t have to live his final years hobbling around in pain. Whether it’s age or injury-related, the road to recovery starts on all four legs. Somewhere in all that doggie talk, your pup may be trying to tell you he’s in pain."

MSNBC: Therapy for Fido: Cutting-edge canine care (Video)
February 2, 2009, MSNBC.com
NBC's Michael Okwu takes a look inside a new age pet rehabilitation center in Santa Monica, California.

FOX News: Rehab Center Helping Pets with Physical Ailments (Video)
Jan 5, 2009, Fox 11 News Los Angeles
If you had back pain or arthritis, you would go for physical therapy. So why not give your pet the same kind of care? There is a place in Santa Monica where you can do just that. Christina Gonzalez shows us what it is all about in this video report.

LATimes: Pet TLC at California Animal Rehabilitation (Video)
January 2nd, 2009, LA Times
They are the dogs and cats and rabbits who come to California Animal Rehabilitation in Santa Monica, Califorina for the animal's version of physical therapy...

CKAL: Get a Personal Trainer -- For Your Pet (Video)
Nov 26, 2008, KCAL 9 News
Is your four-legged friend a little rotund? There are services available to help Fido of Fluffy lose some weight. Christina McLarty reports.

CBS Segment: Keeping Pets Out Of Pain (Video)
July 21, 2008
CARE is featured in this CBS segment about alternatives to surgery for pets. Teri Okita reports for CBS.

KTLA News Feature on CARE (Video)
May 2008
KTLA's Gayle Anderson visits CARE to see how animals can be rehabilitated using high tech physical therapy.

Other Videos

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Tripawds: Rear Leg Workouts for Lucy at CARE
Lucy the three legged Rottweiler had her rear leg amputated due to osteosarcoma. Watch he get canine rehabilitation stretching and exercises at California Animal Rehab in Santa Monica, CA.

Tripawds: Veterinary Acupuncture for Three Legged Lobo
Three legged dog Lobo couldn't walk before his veterinary acupuncture session at California Animal Rehab. Learn the benefits of acupuncture for dogs and how to find a certified practitioner.

Tripawds (3-part Video)
Tripawds interview with California Animal Rehab (CARE) Founders Dr. Jessica Waldman and Dr. Amy Kramer with Happy Face, the three legged dog. Includes diccussions about stretching, exercises and phantom pain in three-legged dogs.

Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3

Radio Segments

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BlogTalkRadio
Recorded 5/28/11. Listen to hear Dr. Waldman answer questions about canine amputee rehab, therapy and general veterinary questions as she discusses canine rehabilitation therapy and acupuncture for Tripawds.

PetLifeRadio.com: Jessica H. Waldman, VMD, CVA, CCRT and Amy L. Kramer, PT, DPT, CCRT
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