Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Did you know, that dogs now can have bad joints replaced? Your dog can get a total hip replacement, total knee replacement, and yes, even total elbow replacement. Dogs suffering from elbow dysplasia, who didn’t respond to other treatments, can get a spanking new elbow. The procedure has been performed on over 200 dogs with positive results. The recovery is…
RadioSurgery is used instead of surgery, when traditional surgery with a scalpel blade is impossible or would cause unacceptable side effects to the patient (for example, in the brain or nasal tumors), or when surgery is refused (for example, an amputation for bone osteosarcoma). Stereotactic RadioSurgery (SRS), can be used as a limb-sparing technique. While palliative radiation is mostly focused…
We miss Jasmine painfully. She has become not only an integral part of our lives but part of ourselves. Objectively, considering the hand she’s been dealt, it is nothing short of a miracle that she’s been with us as long as she has, with the quality of life she got to enjoy. We always pulled out all the stops and…
Are you curious about what veterinarians consider the biggest breakthrough in veterinary medicine? I broke the question into two parts for them to answer what they consider the biggest breakthrough: of all times in the last decade Are you ready to find out? Dr. Daniel Beatty, DVMDog KineticsDr. Dan on Facebookand Twitter I believe that the biggest breakthrough in veterinary…
A total knee replacement is an invasive surgery that comes with serious risks. It can, however, be a life-saving procedure for dogs with a bad knee that doesn’t respond to other treatments. Do keep in mind there is the potential for serious complications including: ligament damage joint dislocation prostheses issues implant infections Further information: Total Knee Replacement Surgery It is…