The CPM gently bends the knee to aide in soft tissue mobility and to prevent scar. tissue from forming. CPMs are designed to help patients increase range of motion of. the operative joint, and by doing so decreasing pain and stiffness of the joint. CPMs. are used often in conjunction with physical therapy.
If your dog is hacking away or constantly making noises that make it sound like he's choking on something, he may have a case of kennel cough, or canine infectious tracheobronchitis. Although kennel cough can sound terrible, most of the time it is not a serious condition, and most dogs will recover without treatment.
Kennel cough sounds like your dog has something stuck in his throat. If your dog starts that awful hacking noise indicating kennel cough, you're right to be worried it can spread to other pets.Transmission of kennel cough from dog to unvaccinated dog is probable. The disease is zoonotic -- it can transfer to other species, though it's rare.ennel cough sounds like your dog has something stuck in his throat. If your dog starts that awful hacking noise indicating kennel cough, you're right to be worried it can spread to other pets.