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.
1 Not only is this painful for your dog, it can also get pretty messy. 2  Bones can also get stuck in the mouth, particularly between the molars of the lower jaw. 3  Airway obstruction â All or part of the bone can slide down the throat and become stuck, blocking the airway and causing your dog to choke.reat bones as you would all other foods that are toxic to dogs. If you suspect your dog has experienced a bone-related complication, contact a veterinarian immediately.