Today’s Veterinarian: Dr. Ramona
Skirpstunas D.V.M./Ph.D./D.A.C. V.P.*
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Small dogs can often have knee joint problems such as luxating patellas (dislocation of kneecap). These problems are often congenital and are breed specific. Dachshunds for example, can have spinal trouble due to IV disc disease where the discs between vertebrae become damaged.
Small dogs can often have knee joint problems such as luxating patellas (dislocation of kneecap). These problems are often congenital and are breed specific. Dachshunds for example, can have spinal trouble due to IV disc disease where the discs between vertebrae become damaged.
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Large dogs are prone to hip dysplasia (dysfunctional hip joint) as they grow older. Sometimes even young dogs can become lame. Active dogs can also be prone to Cruciate Ligament Rupture, similar to tearing an ACL in humans. Attend to any symptoms as soon as possible with help from your vet.
Important things to remember for all dogs are:
Large dogs are prone to hip dysplasia (dysfunctional hip joint) as they grow older. Sometimes even young dogs can become lame. Active dogs can also be prone to Cruciate Ligament Rupture, similar to tearing an ACL in humans. Attend to any symptoms as soon as possible with help from your vet.
Important things to remember for all dogs are:
Know your breed specific background
issues. This
will allow you to give special attention to any issues doggy may related to her
predisposed anomalies.
Keeping your dog at a healthy weight can
go a long way. Extra weight on any dog’s joints will not
help keep her happy and agile.
*Ramona Skirpstunas is a board certified
Veterinary Pathologist and Veterinarian, who lives in Logan with 5 dogs, all of
whom have special needs. She also
provides a home for an axolotl and a rabbit.
Credit for this lovely article goes to: Maria
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