In September 2024, Blue – a Papillon ‘girl’ pup took a bad jump and ruptured her cruciate ligament. This is a serious injury for any dog, but for Blue it was more serious as she was overweight. I got different doctor opinions about how to deal with the injury: either surgery or the more traditional one, weight loss and physiotherapy. I opted for the latter and I am so happy I did, because this is how I found out from our surgeon at MOVEH about Dr. Kirsten Graham and Graham Mobile Veterinary Weight Management Services. Highly recommended by our surgeon for the success rates, I had no hesitation to try Dr. Graham’s program.
At the time of her injury, Blue was 6.8 kg (15 lb) – after 5 months of being in Dr. Graham’s weight loss program, Blue got to the desired weight of 5.5 kg (12.13 lb.)
Dr. Graham is a very kind person and an exceptional professional. After studying Blue’s medical history and understanding her behaviour as a pup, she designed for Blue a new customized diet. Dr. Graham listened to every single concern I might have had and answered all my questions. She adjusted Blue’s diet based on all these factors: medical, dog behaviour and human worries (mine).
Dr. Graham’s program included regular checks with me, discussions, and, based on the weekly updates, these were followed by new daily diets.
I learned from Dr. Graham a few key facts: being exact (in measuring food) and being consistent in providing it. I followed her guidance to the letter!
Each major check up was followed by a very thorough report forwarded to me and our regular veterinary clinic. She also kept directly in touch with our veterinary clinic and with the professionals at MOVEH, where I had Blue for physiotherapy, getting additional medical details about Blue’s recovery.
I have not enough words to express my gratitude for how Dr. Graham helped to bring Blue not only to her normal weight but to a normal puppy lifestyle!
Client: Mihaela
Patient: Blue
Location: Mississauga, ON