Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Stress fractures are small cracks in a bone caused by repetitive force. It is typically an overuse injury though it can happen from normal use of a weakened bone. Moose’s story Moose is a 3-year-old active Cocker Spaniel. She loves her outings in the countryside. Little Moose’s mom suspected that a fun walk could end up with an emergency trip…
Acute and chronic lameness are likely to have different causes. That doesn’t mean that figuring out what happened is easy. Past experiences, things we read and hear breed biases. When your dog starts limping, don’t jump to conclusions; make sure you know what is really happening. Thank you, Kevin, for sharing Tosha’s story. Tosha’s story It all started with a…
What do you think is the most common cause of limping in dogs? What do you think would be the most likely reason for your dog’s lameness? Yes, there are causes of lameness that are more common than others. Does that mean that is the case with your dog? Don’t fall into the assumption trap. Blossom’s story Blossom was a…
Signs of lameness can be subtle and hard to see. The sooner you discover a problem, the easier it is to deal with. Watch for any changes in gait or posture. Hubby used to think that I see ghosts. Over time he came to realize that ghosts are real. Often I am not sure if my mind is playing tricks…
Limping is a symptom that is easy to observe. That doesn’t mean it is always easy to diagnose. Most limping dogs never end up at a veterinary hospital. Minor sprains and strains can often resolve on their own with rest allowing the tissue to heal. But what if lameness doesn’t go away after a few days of rest? The whole…