Urinary Problems Can’t Be Ignored Sometimes it’s hard to know when your dog isn’t feeling well, but urinary problems have a way of getting the attention they deserve. When dogs have blood in their urine, strain to urinate, produce abnormally small or large amounts of urine, or start having … [Read more...]
5 Common Back Problems in Dogs
A healthy back is critical to a dog’s ability to get around. All quadruped animals – those that walk on four legs – rely on their hind end for certain functions and their front end for others, but the back is where it all gets tied together. An injured back, then, affects a dog’s capacity for … [Read more...]
6 Signs of Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Hip dysplasia is one of the most common skeletal disorders seen in dogs. The condition is characterized by a malformation of the coxofemoral (hip) joint. Instead of the normal tight fit between the acetabulum (cup or socket) and femoral head (ball), patients with this condition suffer from a … [Read more...]
Obesity in dogs
Definition Obesity (the storage of excess fat) is usually caused by excessive food intake and insufficient exercise. Estimates show that 40% to 50% of dogs are overweight and 25% of dogs are obese. Dogs can develop many obesity-related health problems. By examining your dog, veterinarians … [Read more...]
Hip dysplasia in dogs
Hip dysplasia is a genetic disorder in which dogs have a poor fitting hip joint. This ball and socket joint should fit together neatly, allowing dogs to move the legs freely and without pain. Because their bones do not fit properly, dogs with hip dysplasia are prone to develop arthritis and related … [Read more...]
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