Spondylosis is a degenerative disorder meaning it grows worse with time. It causes loss of spinal structure and function. Bone spurs (osteophytes) form at the edges of vertetrae, sometimes forming bony bridges between them. Usually, the lower back is affected, but it can occur in the neck and anywhere along the spine. Spondylosis is an […]
Cavities in cats are different from those in humans. They are called Felilne Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions (FORL). Unlike humans’ cavities, FORLs occur starting on the sides of teeth at the gumline. Bone-eating cells destroy the tooth and eat their way down to the root. They are hard to see as they are covered by gum […]
Legg Perthes disease is found in small breed dogs, where destruction of the head of the femur bone occurs due to loss of blood supply. Some breeds prone to this disease are West Highland White Terrier, Poodles, Fox Terrier, Shih Tzu, Pug, Silky Terrier, Bichon Frise, Schipperke, toy breeds, Miniature Pinscher, American Eskimo Dog, Bichon […]
