Celebrate National Puppy Day , March 23rd, by adopting a puppy. Of course, have a family discussion first and make sure your are all ready to make a commitment to take on the responsibility of puppy ownership. Before choosing a puppy, do your research. Choose a puppy that will fit into your life style as […]
Some musculoskeletal disorders are genetic, some occur through injury, while others usually appear in older pets. You will find more in-depth descriptions of these disorders in the index. Hip Dysplasia is the malformation of the hip joint. It occurs mainly in large breed dogs and is usually genetic. Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. It […]
The gold standard for dogs with osteosarcoma, bone cancer, is amputation and chemotherapy. However there are other options available for dogs that may not be able to undergo amputation. 1. One option is to cut out the cancer-affected bone. The diseased bone is then replaced by a donor bone or cement spacer. It is secured […]
