We all love our dogs, but at some point, they age and begin to slow down. Animal medicine is even farther behind than human medicine, so the public often does not know what to do. However, there is a lot that can be done to help a dog with arthritis. Let’s look at the symptoms, …
An acl tear in dogs is one of the most common injuries in dogs today. However, the way that it is being treated is changing with the times. In the past almost all acl tears in dogs were recommended for surgery. But today it is much different. Not all dogs are surgical candidates for several …
We love our furry friends and we wish that nothing bad would ever happen to them. But sometimes it does. One of the most common injuries that many dogs will suffer is a torn acl. A torn acl in dogs may also be referred to as a torn ccl (cranial cruciate ligament). The CCL is …
Has your dog had a hard time getting up, or just plain slowing down lately. Canine hip dysplasia might be to blame. Hip dysplasia in dogs is a common condition that often affects larger dogs, but smaller dogs can get it as well. Canine hip dysplasia is a hereditary condition. A sedentary lifestyle or being …
Dogs are highly adaptable animals and can often live a happy and normal life after having a leg amputation. Rear leg amputation in dogs is more common and are easier for the dog to compensate, as they already bear more weight on the front limbs. Front leg amputation in dogs can be a little more …
Dog Leg Amputations: Are Three Legged Dogs Happy? Read More »
Our dogs love us so unconditionally and we love them too. We always want the best for them. We care for them, we feed them, we exercise them, and we love them. But what happens when they have an injury? We take them to the Veterinarian because they have a limp, back injury, are in …
What Is Canine Physical Therapy? How Can It Help My Dog? Read More »
What is vestibular disease in dogs? Suddenly your dog starts circling, falling, tilting their head, has erratic eye movement (nystagmus), loses coordination, loses control of bodily movements (ataxia), and may even be vomiting. This is not something that any dog owner wants to see, but these are all signs of vestibular disease in dogs. Vestibular …
Vestibular Disease In Dogs: What Is It? How To Treat It? Read More »
Humans aren’t the only ones with back problems or disc issues. Our furry friends also encounter them as well. Dogs often get intervertebral disc disease or dog ivdd. Some other terms or diagnoses that are used interchangeably or may be similar are: slipped disc in dogs, herniated disc in dogs, or back pain in dogs. …
Underwater Treadmill For Dogs I get this question all the time. What about the Underwater Treadmill For Dogs? What is the water treadmill for dogs and what does it do? The underwater treadmill (UWT) for dogs is based on the idea that the buoyancy of the water unweights the dog and may help a struggling …
We have all heard of a friend or family member who has torn an anterior cruciate ligament (acl). Or we have been watching a sporting event where a player goes down with an acl injury. The same can happen for our dogs, they can suffer an acl tear. But what is a dog acl tear? …
The ACL Tear In Dogs? Is Surgery The Only Option? Read More »
