Depth of Snow for Strengthening

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Typically my approach to snow depth is what point the dog is at, and

i use as a rule of thumb, water depth as a guidline. ie if i want

stifle flexion i would want snow as close to the stifle as possible

(however consider the type of snow- if it is wet snow a little lower

is better) and go from there. Maybe some of us in the 'northern'

climates could do a 'study' on specific snow depths for rehab!

tania

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> The specific case the doctor is asking me about is a hip dysplasia

dog but I was also wondering for in general purposes.  I personally

think 3-4 inches would be a workout  anything deeper will allow for

some great flexion!  Just what I was thinking but wanted to make sure

I was thinking correctly.

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> Subject: Re: Depth of Snow for Strengthening

> To: VetRehab

> Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 10:53 AM

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> I would think this depends on where in the healing

> the stifles are-is this a postop.case

> I would think that pwder snow would be great

> -interesting question- would encourage dog to activley put leg thru

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> Hi everyone! I am just curious if there is any rule of thumb

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> rehabbing any given dog in the snow in regard to the depth of

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> snow. I have a doctor concerned with taxing stifles in the snow.

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> Just curious with what others thought. Thanks.

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> Niki Van

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