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...]
Kneecap Dislocation in Dogs
Patellar Luxations Associated Terms: Medial Patellar Luxation, Slipped Knee Cap, MPL, Lateral Patellar Luxation, LPL, Dislocating Knee Cap, Knee Cap Dislocation, Luxating Patella Overview The patella, or knee cap, is a small bone buried in the tendon of the extensor muscles (the quadriceps … [Read more...]
Urinary Stones
Associated Terms: Bladder Stones, Ureteral Stones, Kidney Stones, Cystotomy, Urolithiasis, Cystic Calculi Overview Urinary stones (urolithiasis) are a common condition responsible for lower urinary tract disease in dogs and cats. The formation of bladder stones (calculi) is associated with … [Read more...]
Intestinal Obstruction
Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies Associated Terms: Foreign Body, Intestinal Resection and Anastomosis, Enterotomy, Gastrotomy, Intestinal Perforation, Bowel Obstruction, Intestinal Obstruction, Linear Gastrointestinal Foreign Body, GI Foreign Body Overview Foreign bodies occur when pets … [Read more...]
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