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The LCAO Team

August 7, 2026

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Osteopathy for Police, Military and Search and Rescue Dogs

Police, military and SAR dogs face uniquely high injury rates. Here's where osteopathy fits into their care.

career in osteopathy

canine athletes

rehabilitation

Canine

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Chris Bates

August 3, 2026

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Canine Dental Health: Why It Affects Your Dog's Whole Body

Periodontal disease in dogs can affect far more than the mouth. Discover prevention tips and how osteopathic assessment supports canine dental health.

dental

conditions

animal care

Canine

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Anny Malo

July 31, 2026

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OMT for Sled Dogs: Preventing Injury in Canine Athletes

Orthopedic injuries are the leading health concern in competitive sled dogs. This paper examines whether osteopathic manipulative therapy help prevent them.

rehabilitation

graduate research

canine athletes

Canine

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The LCAO Team

July 27, 2026

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Warming Up a Horse Before Riding: Why the First Ten Minutes Matter

What actually happens in a horse's body during warm-up, and why those first ten minutes matter more than most riders realise.

rider

biomechanics

osteopathic insights

Equine

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Emilie Bonnardeaux

July 24, 2026

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Saddle Fit and Osteopathic Rehabilitation in Horses

Why fixing a saddle problem is only half the job, and what osteopathic rehabilitation can do for the horse left behind.

graduate research

rehabilitation

saddle fit

Equine

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The LCAO Team

July 21, 2026

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How Much Exercise Does Your Dog Actually Need?

Why “thirty minutes a day” is the wrong question, and how to work out what your dog's body actually needs.

animal care

osteopathic insights

biomechanics

Canine