by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Orthopedics, Pet Health, Uncategorized
Luxating patella is a condition where the kneecap (patella) moves out of its normal position. Luxating patella is one of the most common knee joint abnormalities of dogs, but it is only occasionally seen in cats. It may affect one or both of the knees. In some cases...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Orthopedics, Pet Health, Uncategorized
The rupture of the cruciate ligament is the most common knee injury in the dog. This injury has two common presentations. One is the young athletic dog playing roughly who acutely ruptures the ligament and is non-weight bearing on the affected hind leg. The second...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Diseases and Viruses, Pet Health, Uncategorized
Feline distemper or feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious viral disease of kittens and adult cats caused by the feline parvovirus. It is also called panleukopenia as it affects the bone marrow and causes low white blood cell counts. It is relatively common in...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Diseases and Viruses, Pet Health, Uncategorized
Over 85% of dogs and cats have some type of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease simply means that the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place are being destroyed by oral bacteria. This preventable disease is the number one diagnosed disease in our pets, yet...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Diseases and Viruses, Pet Health, Uncategorized
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which can be due to wear and tear on joints from over use, aging, injury, or from an unstable joint such as which occurs with a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee. The chronic form of this disease...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Newsletter Library, Orthopedics, Pet Health, Uncategorized
Cats offer so much to their companions yet want little in return – a cozy place to sleep (preferably on you), tasty food, and a few toys. As your cat’s human guardian, it’s only natural to want to make your favorite feline’s life as comfortable...
