Canine hip dysplasia is a pretty common orthopedic condition that affects dogs, particularly larger and giant breeds. It involves abnormal development of the hip joint, leading to a loose and unstable connection between the hip joint’s ball and socket joint. This instability can cause gradual wear and tear of the cartilage, leading to arthritis and … Read more
Often misunderstood as a dislocation, Dysplasia actually refers to a group of developmental abnormalities that affects the skeletal system. Dysplasia and dislocations both affect the joints and cause mobility issues, but they aren’t the same thing. A dislocation happens when a bone is shifted out of its normal position whereas dysplasia involves the improper formation, … Read more
As our canine companions age one of the most common issues they can face is Arthritis with osteoarthritis being the most commonly present joint disease
Canine arthritis is a common and progressive condition that affects a dog’s joints. Explore the different types and the treatment options
Luxation of the patella or patellar luxation, is a condition where the kneecap (patella) in dogs moves out of its normal position within the knee joint(the knee). But why does it happen and how severe can it get?
Cranial cruciate ligament tear is the most common knee injury, that affects the knee joint in dogs. How can you help prevent CCL tears and what to do when they do happen.
IVDD in dogs occurs when these discs become herniated. But why does it happen, What do you do when it does and how do you prevent it?