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German Shepherd Dog Elbow Dysplasia

What Is Elbow Dysplasia? Canine elbow dysplasia (CED) is a developmental orthopedic disease that affects the bones and joints in a dog’s elbow. This is a condition in larger dogs caused by the growth of...

Treat and Prevent Back Problems in Dachshunds

Dachshunds are known for their distinctive appearance due to the animal’s long spine. Unfortunately, slender spines make dachshunds more susceptible to back problems. One of the more common problems is...

How Can Your dog Benefit From Physical Therapy

Dog physical therapy can play an important role if your dog is recovering from injury or surgery, or has mobility issues due to an underlying medical condition or simply old age. Physical therapy can speed up...

Everything you need to know about IVDD

What is IVDD? Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a degenerative disease that can affect your dog’s spinal cord and causes a range of painful mobility issues. IVDD is a spinal disorder that follows...

Best People Food for Arthritic Dogs

Arthritis and joint problems can be a health concern for dogs of any age. If your dog is young, you may be concerned about stunted growth, osteochonitis exfoliative (OCD), or other growth disorders. In older...

Senior Dog Needs

Can Heat Therapy Help Knee Pain in Dogs?

Can heat help knee pain in dogs? The answer is yes! The application of heat is used to reduce stiffness and muscle spasms, increase blood flow and relieve pain. Unlike cold therapy, heat therapy is applied after the...

How to treat anxiety in senior dogs?

A common condition that senior dogs face as they age is anxiety. No matter the breed, every dog experiences anxiety in some form. Anxiety in senior dogs can also have a variety of causes. It can be due to sudden changes...

Dog Health & Care

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German Shepherd Dog Elbow Dysplasia

What Is Elbow Dysplasia? Canine elbow dysplasia (CED) is a developmental orthopedic disease that affects the bones and joints in a dog’s elbow. This is a condition in larger dogs caused by the growth of tissue...

Everything you need to know about IVDD

What is IVDD? Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a degenerative disease that can affect your dog’s spinal cord and causes a range of painful mobility issues. IVDD is a spinal disorder that follows from the...

Best People Food for Arthritic Dogs

Arthritis and joint problems can be a health concern for dogs of any age. If your dog is young, you may be concerned about stunted growth, osteochonitis exfoliative (OCD), or other growth disorders. In older dogs...

Foods to Avoid If Your Dog Has Arthritis

As with people, there are many external factors that can affect your dog’s arthritis. You may find that he prefers to play in warm, dry weather, or is more active after taking joint supplements for a few months...

Dog Conditions & Treatments

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