Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
When your dog becomes lame, the first suspects are muscle or joint issues. Did you know, however, that lameness can have a neurologic cause? Figuring out whether the problem is orthopedic or neurologic can be challenging. Jasmine’s story As soon as Jasmine improved after her neck issues, without any break to speak of, we were dealing with sudden severe front…
Veterinarians are only human. And even the best veterinarian can misdiagnose your dog. Arriving at the right diagnosis isn’t always easy. What if everything points one way while the problem is something else altogether? Thank you, Dee Bogetti, for sharing Cody’s story. Cody’s mishap Cody was 11 months old. A yellow Lab in training to be my wilderness search and…
What are ToeGrips and how could they benefit your dog? Slippery floors are no friend to any dog but can pose a serious problem for dogs with mobility issues. When our dogs had mobility challenges, we dealt with it by plastering the floors with rugs. That might not be a solution for everybody and you can take them with you…
When we receive a serious diagnosis for ourselves or a family member, we look for a second opinion or visit a specialist. We want to get as much information as we can before pursuing treatment. Why are we hesitant to do the same for our fur babies, especially since they can’t speak for themselves? Thank you, Stacey Snyder, for sharing…
In my experience, hind leg lameness is more common than limping on the front leg. That is not to say that front legs cannot get injured or suffer from orthopedic issues. Arthritis doesn’t discriminate and can affect any joint(s) in the body especially if there are any anatomic abnormalities or laxity. A front leg can sustain a soft tissue injury,…