Medical Library

With the plethora of pet products available, it can be difficult to make choices for your pet. While CROC does not prescribe medications, our medical team is here to help you understand your options so you can work with your Primary Veterinarian to find what works best for your pup.

Librela is the newest osteoarthritis treatment in the US & it can be extremely effective when used appropriately. However, we are also seeing some concerning trends with the use of this drug and want you to be aware of the potential risks before pursuing it for your dog.

Medial Patella Luxation is a hereditary condition, most common in small and toy breeds, and typically affects both legs. If your dog is experiencing patellar luxation, it’s important to address it promptly because the sooner it's treated, the less damage is incurred and the less invasive measures will be required to fix it.

Hip Dysplasia is a common condition, especially in large breeds, that often leads to pain and lameness. Given its prevalence and considerable impact on a dog’s life, it should be taken seriously. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to help keep your dog active and comfortable despite the condition.

Therapeutic Laser is an excellent tool to accelerate healing and relieve pain, but low quality devices have flooded the market. How do you know if your dog is getting the real deal?

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture (CCL), often compared to the human ACL, is a common injury affecting dogs of all ages and breeds. We'll dive into the details of how this happens and what to do about it.

Your dog's behavior strongly correlates with the quality of their healthcare! We discuss the different ways that their health can be affected and things you can do to help.

The fourth chapter in our guide of essentials to ensure K9 Athletes are prepared to safely continue performing their jobs and sports!

The third chapter in our guide of essentials to ensure K9 Athletes are prepared to safely continue performing their jobs and sports!

The second chapter in our guide of essentials to ensure K9 Athletes are prepared to safely continue performing their jobs and sports!

The first chapter in our guide of essentials to ensure K9 Athletes are prepared to safely continue performing their jobs and sports!

Dogs are living longer, but what does that mean for their cognitive health and how can we help them?

Weak and painful dogs don't want to be active, but motion is the lotion of the joint and necessary to disrupt the disuse pain cycle.

Congrats on getting your dog's new, custom-built cart! Here's a guide to get started on the right paw.

When your dog can't do things for themselves, it's up to you to take over. Here's some tips on how to handle this situation!

Navigating your dog's end of life care is a rough road, but we're here to support you in making the best decision for you & your dog.

FCE is when a piece of connective tissue enters the blood supply to the spinal cord and blocks the flow of blood to the spinal cord tissues.

GOLPP is a progressive, degenerative disease that unfortunately does not have a cure but there are things you can do to help your dog!

What is IVDD? How does Rehab give IVDD patients the best chance at returning to the highest level of function?

We'll discuss the mechanics of a dog's body when they are swimming and why it isn't the best exercise for most Physical Rehabilitation patients.

Degenerative Myelopathy is a debilitating disease that causes progressive paralysis in dogs.

Tips, tricks, warnings, and other info to help you keep your pup mobile and comfortable.

You might have seen the abbreviation BCS on your pet's medical records or seen the charts on the wall at your Veterinarian's office, but what does it actually mean and how do we fix it?

A step-by-step instruction video starring Meke the Golden Retriever, whose favorite part of rehab was the massage!