Joint problems are common in aging dogs, the wear and tear of a lifetime of use can injure and put strain on the joints. This can develop into arthritis. When the cartilage begins to deteriorate due to strain or injury, resulting in pain this makes dogs reluctant to move. Big dogs are more prone to […]

What is joint problem? A dog’s joints take a pounding, from running after tennis balls to jumping off the back deck. But, for some dogs, that’s a problem as more use means more injuries that could lead to joint related problems such as ACL or anterior cruciate ligament tears and osteoarthritis. Causes for joint problems? The […]

It can sometimes be difficult to spot when the dog is in pain, whether it is a result of an injury or another issue. However, there are a number of signs which can help you to notice pain in dogs. Excessive barking – dogs in pain tend to be more vocal. A hurt dog may […]

Once the cartilage in the dog’s joints has been damaged it rarely repairs itself completely. The good news is many pets can successfully be made pain free by appropriate use of medication and sensible management to control further damage. Some dogs cope well with severe arthritis leading full and active lives without any veterinary intervention […]

Small dogs suffer from degenerative diseases that create joint pain as well Legg-Calve Perthes Disease or LCPD which affects small breeds like Miniature Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers and West Highland White Terriers. LCPD is a childhood condition that occurs when blood supply to the ball part femoral head of the hip joint is temporarily interrupted and […]