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Heading to AVMA 2025? Be sure to visit SpectraVet!We’re proud to be sponsored by  , a trusted leader in laser technology...
11/07/2025

Heading to AVMA 2025? Be sure to visit SpectraVet!

We’re proud to be sponsored by , a trusted leader in laser technology for veterinary professionals and pet parents. Their evidence-backed lasers are a cornerstone of many rehab and pain management protocols, helping dogs heal, move, and feel better faster.

Stop by their booth to ask questions and see why SpectraVet is a go-to for integrative vets and rehab practitioners worldwide.

Find SpectraVet at the AVMA Exhibit Hall, booth 1253.
Your next laser upgrade could start here.

What’s actually in Confident Canine Care: Masterclass in Exercise Therapy For Every Practice? Let’s break it down.If you...
10/07/2025

What’s actually in Confident Canine Care: Masterclass in Exercise Therapy For Every Practice?
Let’s break it down.

If you're wondering what you'll learn in Confident Canine Care, here’s the scoop:

This course is designed to teach you 24 therapeutic exercises in a smart, step-by-step progression.
You’ll learn not just what to do—but when, why, and how to adapt it for the dog in front of you.

Here’s what’s inside:
Which muscles each exercise targets
When to use (or avoid) each movement
How to spot form issues and common “cheats”
How to coach clients with confidence
How to modify every movement for any patient

These are the same exercises Dr. Laurie uses in practice, now made easy for you to use in yours.

Ready to build your rehab confidence and clinical clarity?

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for Movement That Matters: Exercise Solutions for the Top 5 Common Canin...
10/07/2025

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for Movement That Matters: Exercise Solutions for the Top 5 Common Canine Conditions!
We loved sharing simple, science-backed strategies you can start using right away to help dogs move better and feel better.

Ready to take the next step in your exercise therapy skills?
Confident Canine Care: A Masterclass in Exercise Therapy for Every Practice is now open for enrollment!
Whether you're new to rehab or looking to refresh your approach, this course will empower you with tools to transform your patients' mobility and quality of life.

The webinar is tonight—you're invited! I’d love for you to join me this evening for a brand-new, free webinar created sp...
09/07/2025

The webinar is tonight—you're invited!

I’d love for you to join me this evening for a brand-new, free webinar created specifically for veterinary professionals, rehab therapists, and passionate pet care providers:

Movement That Matters: Exercise Solutions for the Top 5 Common Canine Conditions
Tonight — Wednesday, July 9th at 8:00 PM ET
Register here → https://courses.optimumpetvitality.com/movement-that-matters

After nearly 30 years in clinical practice, I’ve seen how intentional, well-timed movement can dramatically improve a dog’s comfort, mobility, and long-term well-being.

Whether you’re just starting with canine exercise therapy or refining your approach, this session is designed to support you at every stage.

Hope to see you tonight!

Science-Backed Joint Support for Your DogYour dog’s mobility matters. That’s why PupFlex+ is thoughtfully formulated wit...
08/07/2025

Science-Backed Joint Support for Your Dog

Your dog’s mobility matters. That’s why PupFlex+ is thoughtfully formulated with clinically studied ingredients to support joint function, reduce discomfort, and promote flexibility—so your pup can stay active and happy at any age.

What’s inside PupFlex+:

UC-II® Collagen – Supports cartilage and reduces joint pain (57% reduction in 30 days)
CurcuVet® Curcumin – A natural anti-inflammatory, 29x more bioavailable than standard curcumin
ApresFlex® Boswellia – Helps reduce pain and stiffness in as little as 5 days
QrillPet™ Krill Oil – Omega-3s for joint comfort and palatability
AstaReal® Astaxanthin – Powerful antioxidant for joint and muscle protection
High-MW Hyaluronic Acid – Enhances joint lubrication and mobility

Thoughtful support backed by science—because your dog deserves to move with ease.

Happy 4th of July from Optimum Pet Vitality! As we celebrate, it’s important to remember: fireworks can be overwhelming ...
04/07/2025

Happy 4th of July from Optimum Pet Vitality!

As we celebrate, it’s important to remember: fireworks can be overwhelming and even frightening for many dogs, especially older pups or those with sensitive nervous systems.

Here are a few easy ways to help your dog stay calm and safe tonight:
Set up a quiet, cozy retreat away from windows
Use white noise, calming music, or a fan to mask loud sounds
Stay close—your calm presence can make a big difference

Let’s make this holiday one that everyone enjoys.

Ever wonder what your dog would say if they could talk?Turns out—they are speaking. Their posture, their movement, even ...
03/07/2025

Ever wonder what your dog would say if they could talk?

Turns out—they are speaking. Their posture, their movement, even subtle shifts in breathing… it’s all information. And with gentle tools like tuning forks, we can listen more closely to what their body is trying to say.

In “Tuning In To Your Dog,” Dr. Laurie McCauley shares how to use vibration therapy to support fascia health, mobility, and emotional connection with your dog.

Easy to learn
Grounded in science
Designed for pet parents & professionals alike

Because when we learn to tune in, they feel heard—and they move better, feel better, and live longer, healthier lives.

Discover how tuning forks help you hear what your dog’s body is saying and support them with gentle, effective care.

Are you looking to improve outcomes for your senior, sport, or mobility-challenged patients? I’d love to see you at AVMA...
02/07/2025

Are you looking to improve outcomes for your senior, sport, or mobility-challenged patients? I’d love to see you at AVMA 2025, where I’ll be presenting five practical, high-impact lectures designed to help you do just that.

With over 30 years in veterinary medicine and a deep focus on evidence-based rehab, fascia-focused care, and therapeutic laser, my goal is to give you tools you can use immediately to help dogs move better, recover faster, and live longer, more comfortable lives.

Here’s where you can find me:

Friday, July 18
1:00 PM – Basic Rehab & Laser Therapy for Degenerative Myelopathy (Room 152AB)
3:00 PM – Laser How-To: Best Effects When Treating Joints (Room 147AB)
4:00 PM – Cruciate Disease: Early Diagnosis & Prevention (Room 147AB)

Saturday, July 19
8:00 AM – Cranial Cruciate Disease: Early Signs, Prevention, and Avoiding the Second Tear (Room 147AB)
9:00 AM – Unlocking Joint Mobility: Techniques for Range of Motion & Pain Relief (Room 147AB)

Whether you’re in general practice, sports medicine, or integrative rehab, I hope these sessions help you strengthen your clinical impact—and your confidence.

Hope to see you there!

30/06/2025

"That fireworks’ noise and light is disturbing and distressing to animals is well known to most pet owners. Noise phobia in dogs is a well-documented response to fireworks (e.g. Dale et al. 2010).

In a survey from New Zealand, owners reported that 74.4% of companion animals, from horses to small mammals, showed fear responses to fireworks (Gates et al. 2019). Horse owners reported increased running in response to fireworks, often associated with fence-breaking and injury (Gronqvist et al. 2016). Observation of several mammal and bird species in a German zoo before, during and after 6–8 min long firework displays over two evenings showed increased nervousness, movement, withdrawal to indoor areas (Rodewald et al. 2014).

Data from 3 years of weather radar in the Netherlands showed that thousands of birds take flight shortly after fireworks are lit at midnight on New Year’s Eve (Shamoun-Baranes et al. 2011). Hundreds of thousands of birds are disturbed in this way, flushing them from wetlands where they rest. Similar examples are global: in Poland, urban Eurasian Magpies (Pica pica) roost together in larger communal roosts than in ex-urban areas, but roost size sharply and suddenly declines on New Year’s Eve due to fireworks (Karolewski et al. 2014). On Lake Zurich in Switzerland, New Year fireworks can cause a 26–35% drop in swan, goose, and duck numbers overnight, the numbers recovering over 3–10 days (Weggler 2015). At Lake Constance in Germany, a firework display on the 13 September 2010 caused extreme flight reactions in multiple waterbird species, causing over 4000 waterbirds to flee from the area almost immediately. Many waterbird species are in wing-moult at this time of year, so it is significant that even temporarily flightless birds left the area and stayed absent for over 2 days. As Lake Constance is a recognised refuge for moulting waterbirds, this fireworks display has subsequently been banned (Werner 2015). At Beebe, Arkansas, USA, two powerful displays of New Year fireworks in 2011 and 2012 caused the deaths of thousands of Red-winged Blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus) that were disturbed from winter roosts at night and, in their flight, collided with each other (Chilson et al. 2012).

Fireworks cause pollution, releasing sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, suspended particles, aluminium, manganese etc., in a black smoke of potassium nitrate, charcoal and sulfur (Sijimol and Mohan 2014). The particulate matter released has a profound and immediate negative effect on air quality, but declines rapidly over the next 24 h (Singh et al. 2019). After firework displays, particles released can be five times higher than background levels (Cao et al. 2018). In New Zealand, a steep rise in particulate matter has been reported after fireworks, with much of it coming from small, hand-held sparklers (Rindelaub et al. 2021). Dangi and Bhise (2020) reported multiple respiratory and allergic responses in residents at a site after Diwali celebration. The toxicity of the particulate matter released is high – tests with mice and human cell cultures indicate high inflammatory responses and adverse effects on cells and lung tissue (Hickey et al. 2020). Of particular concern is the presence of the inorganic anion perchlorate (as potassium perchlorate and ammonium perchlorate), which contributes to the explosions and light associated with fireworks (Wu et al. 2011). Perchlorates are water soluble and stable, leaching into water bodies and being taken up by plants after release, and making their way into insects, mammals, amphibians and fishes (reviewed in Sijimol and Mohan 2014). Perchlorate is a major health concern as it inhibits thyroid function in amphibians, reptiles and mammals, decreasing thyroid hormone output – it also has a role in causing reproductive, neurodevelopmental, developmental, immunotoxic, and carcinogenic issues (Utley 2002)."

Exciting News!We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Laurie McCauley has been officially spotlighted in the June 2025 ACVSMR N...
27/06/2025

Exciting News!

We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Laurie McCauley has been officially spotlighted in the June 2025 ACVSMR Newsletter, recognized for her innovative contributions to veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation.

From pioneering underwater treadmill therapy to her passion for fascia health, laser therapy, and holistic veterinary care, Dr. Laurie continues to inspire and elevate our professional community.

See her feature in the latest issue—and join us as we celebrate this wonderful recognition of her work and mission at Optimum Pet Vitality.

We’re proud to welcome  as a new sponsor of Optimum Pet Vitality!Avant is known for developing innovative class 3B thera...
26/06/2025

We’re proud to welcome as a new sponsor of Optimum Pet Vitality!

Avant is known for developing innovative class 3B therapy lasers designed for veterinary use, and we’re excited to have their support as we continue to educate and empower professionals in canine rehabilitation and integrative care.

This partnership helps us expand our reach and provide more valuable resources for pet pros committed to helping dogs move better, feel better, and live longer.

Please join us in welcoming to the OPV community!

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