Cat Rehab? It's A Thing!
Today I chat with Dr. Matt Brunke who is a veterinarian who has taken the extra time to become specialized in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. He explains what he does and why it matters. We talk about some of the cool and interesting patients he cares for, from big cats to little cats and the elephant in between. Find out about some new therapies that are going to be real game changers in the way we manage pain in cats. Check it out. It's a meowvalous episode!
BIO:
Dr. Matt Brunke is a native New Yorker, growing up in New York City. He received his B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University in 2000, and his DVM from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, graduating in 2004.
He received his certification in rehab in 2008 from the University of Tennessee CCRP program and now teaches for that program as well.
He completed the practice experience pathway for the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2017, and passed ACVSMR boards in January 2018.
As a diplomate of the VSMR college, Dr. Brunke believes in a big picture and practical approach to his patients, and enjoys both orthopedic and neurological cases.
Outside of work, he enjoys running with his dog, Penny.
