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.
Some dogs are notorious for eating whatever they find lying around on the ground or the floor. If this âforeignâ object happens to get stuck going down, it may cause hacking, coughing and gagging, depending on the size, shape and texture of the object. Other signs to look for is the dog licking its lips or making swallowing motions (which could also be signs of a sore throat).