
Surgery isn't the only way forward—know your options, and make the choice that's right for your dog.
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Surgery isn't the only way forward—know your options, and make the choice that's right for your dog.
When Jennifer Carter’s energetic dog, Luce, suffered a devastating CCL and meniscus tear, the response from many vets was swift and absolute: surgery or else. But Jennifer, a certified canine nutritionist, knew there had to be another way—and she was determined to find it.
The Unplanned Obstacle is both an emotional journey and a powerful guidebook. In these pages, Jennifer shares how she, alongside a team of compassionate veterinary professionals, helped Luce achieve a full recovery through conservative management—a non-surgical, holistic approach to healing that emphasizes time, patience, targeted therapies, and nutrition.
Whether you're knee-deep in internet research or sitting shell-shocked after a vet visit, this book is here to calm the chaos and give you a roadmap. You’ll gain not just hope, but a clear, experience-backed understanding of how to move forward with confidence and love.
💡 Inside this book, you’ll discover:
🐾 What conservative management is—and how it works to support healing naturally.
🐾 The exact therapies, exercises, and nutritional strategies used to support Luce’s recovery.
🐾 How to build a recovery plan tailored to your dog’s unique needs and personality.
🐾 Warning signs to watch for—and common missteps to avoid.
🐾 How to confidently communicate with your vet and become your dog’s strongest advocate.
🐾 Real-life lessons, emotional insights, and practical advice from someone who’s been there.
If your dog has suffered a CCL injury, this book is more than a story—it’s your toolkit. Don’t let fear, pressure, or confusion lead you down a path that might not be right for your pup. The Unplanned Obstacle is proof that there is another way—and your dog deserves a healing journey rooted in care, not just quick fixes.
❤️ Buy this book today and begin a path of love, healing, and hope—for the dog who means everything to you. take their mental abilities to the next level.
Jennifer Carter, a dog trainer and certified canine nutritionist, discusses the intersection of nutrition and dog behavior. She emphasizes the importance of adaptable nutrition for rehabilitation, covering topics such as fresh food diets, supplements, and specific tests to ensure dogs’ health. Jennifer also reveals her upcoming book on rehabilitating a dog through conservative management and the sport of Canicross, which involves cross-country running with dogs. She will be speaking and holding activities at the IACP conference, including a meet and greet where she plans to release her book.
This month, our co-founder and formulator, Julie Anne Lee, DCH, talks to a special guest, Jennifer Carter, who just launched her first book: "The Unplanned Obstacle: From Injury to Triumph: a Canine Recovery Story."
Ready to take your photography to the next level? Purchase the book today and start applying the principles and techniques outlined inside.
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