Maintain Your Aging Dog’s Joint Health
Maintain your aging dog’s joint health Did you know that one out of every five dogs over the age of seven has joint problems? Just like humans, our aging dogs’ joints suffer from wear and tear that comes with age. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help relieve your senior dog’s joint pain. […]
Joint Care for Senior Cats
Joint care for senior cats Cats need more attention and care in their golden years. Typically, senior cats (or middle-aged cats) are around eight to 10 years old, while cats that are 12 years and older are considered geriatric. With the combination of good genes and excellent health care, a cat reaching 20 years of […]
Horse Lameness Treatment
Treatment Options for Horse Lameness Treatment for horse lameness is most successful when it addresses the cause of lameness. In general, it helps to reduce your horse’s weight and amount of exercise, have your horse stand on soft flooring, undergo hydrotherapy, receive optimum nutrition, and take appropriate pain and anti-inflammatory medications. Many horse owners also […]
What Is Horse Lameness?
Horse lameness, also called equine lameness, is a mild to severe loss of the ability to move normally. It can be caused by problems in a horse’s bones, muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, brain, circulation, or metabolism. Almost any abnormality in the body can affect a horse so that it becomes lame. However, the majority of […]
Treatment Options for Dogs With Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia in dogs is extremely painful, and it is heartbreaking for any dog owner to have to witness his or her dog suffering. The condition is so serious that your dog will struggle to do normal activities, and the pain so severe that it can even change your dog’s temperament. Most likely, your dog […]
Understanding Canine Hip Dysplasia
Understanding canine hip dysplasia Canine hip dysplasia is a disease that is genetically transmitted, most commonly among large breed dogs, in which the joints develop abnormally. It is commonly formed when the leg bone slides out of a shallow pelvic socket, causing painful friction. Hip dysplasia may occur in one or both hips, and can […]
Limping in Dogs
What can cause limping in dogs & cats Limping in our companion animals can be caused by many different things. Trauma and overexertion are probably involved in the vast majority of cases. The possibility of genetic diseases including knee ligament tears, patella knee ligament luxation, as well as hip dysplasia need to be evaluated by […]
Natural Remedies for Your Dog’s Joint Health
Glucosamine and chondroitin joint supplements Natural and help maintain joint health Help hydrate healthy joints by increasing the production of molecules that bind and hold water in the cartilage Many believe that these supplements provide clinical benefits in the synovial fluid by strengthening cartilage Also believed to aid with glycosaminoglycan synthesis in the joints Hundreds […]
Treatment for Limping in Dogs
How are limps treated in dogs and cats? The treatment of limping in dogs and cats will depend upon the degree and severity of the limping, as well as the underlying cause found through careful diagnostic testing. Treatment may include antibiotics for tick-borne or infectious causes of limping. Splinting and/or pinning and plating may be […]
Dog Arthritis Symptoms
Canine and feline arthritis symptoms Pain Limping Loss of interest to play or walk Difficulty rising Difficulty with stairs Snaps when petted Some symptoms of arthritic dogs and cats are that the pet may have lame or stiff joints. They may also have swollen and painful joints that creak. Some pets hide their arthritis pain, […]
Symptoms of Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Abnormal hips cause an abnormal gait so that dogs with hip dysplasia often “bunny hop” or use both back legs simultaneously to hop when they run. Canine hip dysplasia symptoms can include difficulty getting up from a sitting position, climbing stairs, and squatting to urinate or defecate. Dogs with hip dysplasia tend to have a […]
Symptoms of Limping in Dogs
What are the signs and symptoms in limping dogs and cats? Crying Pain when getting up Pain when moving Favoring the affected leg The symptoms of limping include crying or pain upon getting up or moving, along with favoring of the affected leg in varying degrees, which in severe cases may result in holding the […]
10 Common Causes of Limping In Dogs
Nothing seems to slow your pet down until they’re suddenly refusing to put weight on one of their paws. In honor of Animal Pain Awareness Month, learn about ten of the most common causes of limping in dogs and cats, other signs to look for, and what you can do to help get your […]
Horse Lameness Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms of Lameness in Horses Common signs of lameness in horses include: Horse lameness symptoms range from the most obvious to the most obscure. Lame horses may shift their weight restlessly from one foot to another. They may stand with their legs splayed widely or tucked in under their bodies. Some hold a […]
What Dog Parents Should Know About Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia, a painful malformation of the hip joint, is most common in large breed dogs like German Shepherds, Great Danes, Saint Bernards, Golden Retrievers, and Labrador Retrievers, though it’s seen in dogs of all breeds and sizes, as well as in cats. In recognition of Animal Pain Awareness Month, learn about the risk factors, […]