PetieTec
treatment for IVDD in dogs
Aging & WellnessJoints & MobilityPain & Inflammation

Helping Your Furry Friend: 7 Tips for Living with a Dog with Arthritis

Arthritis is a common condition that affects both humans and dogs. It’s a degenerative joint disease that can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, and it’s particularly common in older dogs. If you have a dog with arthritis, it...

Petietec
April 4, 2023
3 min read
german-shepherd-elbow-dysplasia
Joints & Mobility

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, bones, or other cells which...

Petietec
September 14, 2022
4 min read
ivdd-in-dogs
Joints & Mobility

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 herniating of an intervertebral...

Petietec
September 9, 2022
5 min read

Category - Joints & Mobility

Joints & Mobility

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...

September 9, 2022
97 views
4 min read
Joints & Mobility

Lab Hip Dysplasia Signs and Treatments

Labrador Retrievers Outgoing, loyal, active, affectionate, and agile, Labrador Retrievers are America’s most popular breed of dog. Their stamina, friendliness, and trainability make Labs great companion, search-and...

September 9, 2022
5 min read
Joints & Mobility

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...

September 8, 2022
4 min read
Joints & Mobility

How To Treat Degenerative Myelopathy In Dogs?

What is Degenerative Myelopathy? Degenerative myelopathy (DM), also known as chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy (CDRM),  is a spinal condition that impacts a dog’s ability to walk and stand independently. As the...

September 7, 2022
4 min read
german-shepherd-exercising-a-dog-with-elbow-dysplasia
Joints & Mobility

How To Exercising A Dog With Elbow Dyaplasia?

Large breed dogs that frequently suffer from leg lameness may be suffering from elbow dysplasia. Elbow dysplasia is considered an orthopedic condition. Elbow and hip dysplasia are developmental conditions that affect...

September 6, 2022
249 views
6 min read
BreedsJoints & Mobility

Common Corgi Health Problems-Hip dysplasia

Hip dysplasia is a word that strikes fear into the hearts of large and giant dog owners, but the truth is that hip dysplasia can happen to any dog size or breed. Hip dysplasia is a common bone disorder that can occur in...

September 5, 2022
736 views
7 min read
Joints & Mobility

How to recognize canine joint pain?

Joint pain is common in dogs of any breed or age, but is more likely to occur as dogs enter old age. While dog owners may interpret this as “slowing down,” the process is caused more by pain in the...

September 2, 2022
34 views
6 min read
hip-dysplasia-dog-breeds-golden-retriever-german-shepherd
Joints & Mobility

10 Dog Breeds Prone to Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia may be familiar to pet parents of large dogs. Since there is a genetic influence in developing hip dysplasia, it is perhaps understandable that some dog breeds are more prone to hip dysplasia than others...

September 1, 2022
73 views
4 min read
Joints & Mobility

Easy DIY Dog Arthritis Massage at Home

Veterinarians often get questions from dog owners: how can I help my dog at home with arthritis? What can I do to alleviate his pain?  So what can be done to reassure dog owners, other than following their vet’s...

August 31, 2022
56 views
7 min read