Arthritis in Dogs – Diagnosis, Cause, and Tr...

Arthritis is a common condition found in pets – large dog breeds are particularly susceptible to the condition. Approximately 25% -30% of pet dogs are affected by the condition. Dogs, in fact, are more likely to get arthritis as compared to cats. There are different types of arthritis such as osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, osteochondrosis, knee dysplasia, hip dysplasia, etc. Of these, osteoarthritis is the most...

Dog Health – When Arthritis and Hip Dysplasia Th...

Hip dysplasia is a common condition with dogs – particularly the medium to large breeds such as Labrador Retrievers, Great Danes, German Shepherds, etc. The condition is by no means restricted to the larger breeds only. It usually manifests as the dog ages. Hip dysplasia affects the hip joint which is a ball and socket type of joint and it attaches the hind leg to the body. In this condition, the joint structure is not...