Dysplasia means improper growth and in the dog’s hip this tends to mean the hip socket becomes too shallow and doesn’t hold the head of the femur (thigh bone) firmly in place. This then means there is too much movement in the joint which can wear away the cartilage and cause arthritis and pain and […]
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Joint Pain – 5 clues to help you spot the signs
Joint pain is generally caused by arthritis. Arthritis occurs following damage to the joint and causes extra bony growths to form which wear away the cartilage which usually protects the joint. The surfaces of the bones which form the joint then rub against each other during movement and that causes pain. The damage to […]
Puppy Food For Thought
When choosing a food for your puppy check it contains no more than 23% protein. More than this can cause the bones to grow too quickly and become too big for the soft tissues to support, and the muscles, tendons and ligaments can get damaged. You also need to make sure you know how much […]
How do you know if your Dog is in pain?
I see a number of dogs with conditions such as arthritis or hip dysplasia where the owners say their dogs are very stiff when rising from lying – particularly first thing in the morning, or they limp when they’ve been for a walk but they say they don’t seem to be in pain because they […]