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9 Common Health Problems Senior Dogs Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, March 15, 2016A dog’s golden years are a time to cherish, but they can also bring some new challenges with them. Our senior sweethearts often face a number of common health problems related to their advancing age,… Full Article ›
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Arthritis in Cats
March 19, 2014Feline arthritis can be caused by injury, infection, an autoimmune disorder, or degenerative problems involving the joints. If a cat seems stiff or painful, has swollen joints, loses muscle… Full Article ›
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Is Surgery the Only Option for Cruciate Ligament Tears?
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, April 9, 2013The pain of a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture is usually obvious — most dogs will dangle their rear limb in the air and put little or no weight on it. But owners feel the pain too. In… Full Article ›
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Rotura del Ligamento Cruzado Craneal
September 5, 2012La rotura del ligamento cruzado craneal (LCC) es uno de los problemas ortopédicos más frecuentes en perros. El LCC en perros se corresponde con el ligamento cruzado… Full Article ›
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Arthritis in Dogs
November 15, 2011Arthritis can be caused by injury, infection, the body’s own immune system, or developmental/hereditary abnormalities, and the treatments –– ranging from weight loss to medication to surgery –– are… Full Article ›
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10 Ways to Help an Arthritic Dog
August 24, 2011When your dog is in pain, you want to help him feel better — fast. Luckily, there are quite a few things you can do to relieve the aches that are an everyday occurrence for dogs with… Full Article ›