Dogs are naturally born playful and are indeed a man’s best friend. However, as your fur companion grows old, there’s a higher chance it could develop joint problems. Maintaining healthy bones and weight can help your pet move freely without limping or experiencing...
Administering anesthesia is a common procedure that canines undergo for extracapsular lateral suture (ECLS) stabilization, TPLO, and neutering. But is anesthesia safe? In some cases, dogs could still have allergic reactions to anesthesia and other medication. This...
A dog's hind legs often work harder than other limbs. A minor injury can cause significant issues to their mobility and quickly reduce their quality of life. A common sign of hind leg lameness for dog owners to look out for is sudden onset limping or leaning forward...
You and your dog come back home from your favorite running route, and you see your pet limping. It may just be fatigue or a strain, but it can be much worse, like a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament). ACL, or specifically CCL (cranial cruciate ligament) in dogs,...
Paw pads protect your dog’s feet from different surfaces. Because of this, these pads are constantly exposed to various elements that can irritate them. This inflammation is called pododermatitis, and it can make simple tasks like walking painful for your dog. In...
Scoliosis is a condition that can occur in both humans and animals. If your dog has an unnatural spinal curvature that you can see or feel as you run your hand down its back, your dog might have scoliosis. This blog will talk about the signs, causes, and possible...
