Canine Hip Dysplasia is a condition which begins in immature dogs with instability or a loose fit of the hip joint.  The hip joint laxity is responsible for early clinical signs and joint changes.  Continue…

Cranial (or anterior) cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture is one of the most common orthopedic conditions seen in the dog. Continue…

It is amazing to see how many dogs suffer from arthritis. The old belief systems that all one could do for arthritis for dogs was to give them aspirin or cortisone is obsolete. Continue…

Arthritis is a chronic degenerative disease of bones and joints. Three major changes occur: Continue…

One of the saddest days for someone who is blessed with a wonderful german shepherd as a companion and friend is when their mature buddy is diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy. Continue…

Modern veterinary medicine has made tremendous strides in protecting and repairing the health of family companions, and pets are living longer than ever before. This happy state of affairs has led to interest in a relatively new aspect of canine well-being — care of the aging dog. Continue…

Arthritis is a chronic degenerative disease of bones and joints. Three major changes occur: Continue…

Acupuncture has gained acceptance as an alternate modality of therapy in veterinary medicine and is used by practitioners of acupuncture either by itself or with conventional Western medicine.

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