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  • What Are The Signs of Hip Dysplasia In Dogs?

    What is Hip Dysplasia? Hip Dysplasia is a common, inherited, developmental condition that involves increased laxity of the hip joint. It is one of the most common orthopedic abnormalities in…

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  • Osteoarthritis and Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

    Osteoarthritis is one of the most common diseases of dogs, affecting up to 25% of all dogs during their lifetime.

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  • Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

    …THERE ARE SEVERAL SURGICAL OPTIONS FOR THE YOUNGER DOG WITH HIP DYSPLASIA. THEY ARE: X-ray of arthritic hips from hip dysplasia. juvenile pubic symphodesis (JPS) triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO) femoral…

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  • Total Hip Replacement in Dogs

    Total hip replacement is an established treatment for painful hip arthritis in dogs.

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  • Tests Reputable Breeders Perform with Veterinarians

    …(osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia). Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Test: OFA testing rates your dog’s susceptibility to hip dysplasia on a seven-point scoring system. For this tests, one radiograph view…

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  • Iliopsoas Muscle Strains In Dogs

    Iliopsoas (pronounced: ilio-so-as) or hip flexor strains are common injuries both in professional (human) athletes and in dogs. The iliopsoas muscle is the major hip flexor muscle of the dog’s…

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  • Veterinary Surgical Procedures Explained

    …will depend on their repair to minimize arthritis throughout their lifetime. TPO (Triple Osteotomy of the Pelvis) Triple Osteotomy of the Pelvis (TPO), is a surgery for treating hip dysplasia….

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  • How Treadmills Are Used in Veterinary Medicine

    …management, Total Hip Replacements, Hip dysplasia) Neurologic surgeries of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine Osteoarthritis Weight loss Certain fractures and other orthopedic diseases Benefits of the underwater treadmill include…

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  • Veterinary Radiographs (X-rays)

    …a dog with healed acetabular fractures (broken hip socket – left side) sustained after being hit by a car. X-ray of a dog with severe hip dysplasia.      …

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  • Canine Oseoarthritis Management

    …There are numerous conditions that can lead to the development of osteoarthritis including: hip dysplasia, cranial cruciate ligament injuries, osteochondrosis dissecans, and elbow dysplasia (fragmented medial coronoid processes, ununited anconeal…

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  • Intra-articular Injection for the Treatment of Canine Elbow Dysplasia

    This pilot study seeks to evaluate whether positive anecdotal evidence in dogs with elbow dysplasia can be replicated in a larger cohort of dogs with suspected elbow dysplasia when a new veterinary device is delivered via intra-articular injection.

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  • Evaluating Benefit of a Novel Intra-articular Device in Dogs With a Suspected Hip Osteoarthritis

    We're excited to announce a clinical trial for a new injection aimed at canines diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis who will not be pursing surgery.

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  • Mitral Valve Dysplasia in Dogs

    Mitral valve dysplasia is a congenital malformation of the valve that closes between the left atrium and left ventricle to prevent backflow of blood when the heart beats. Because of…

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  • Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs

    (dysplasia). Elbow dysplasia refers to a group of congenital diseases of the elbows of dogs, which include: Fragmented coronoid process (FCP) Medial compartment disease (MCD) Osteochondrosis dessicans (OCD) Ununited anconeal…

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  • Interventional Analgesia Part II

    …Immune-mediated or degenerative arthropathy (eg. osteoarthritis in dogs, facet disease in horses) • Perioperative analgesia • Developmental disease (eg. osteochondritis dissecans in horses and dogs, elbow and hip dysplasia in…

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  • Veterinary Spinal Manipulation

    …disk disease Wobbler’s disease Chronic back and neck pain Orthopedic conditions Arthritis Hip dysplasia Spondylosis Musculoskeletal weakness or pain Incontinence (fecal or urinary) Maintenance of healthy mobility Maintenance of top…

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  • Is Breeding Dogs Bad? Good vs. Bad Breeders

    …these illnesses are: hip dysplasia along with other joint problems, renal disease, heart disease, anemia, and diabetes. The puppies may also get diseases from unsanitary living conditions such as kennel…

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  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs

    In dogs, elbow dysplasia and related osteoarthritis are the most common causes of foreleg lameness.

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  • Case Study: Femoral Head Ostectomy for a Cat Who Jumped from a Tree

    …sits in the hip socket. The femoral head and neck make up the top of the femur that sits in the hip joint. This type of fracture is called a…

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  • Canine Unicompartmental Elbow Resurfacing (CUE)

    About severe elbow arthritis in dogs   Osteoarthritis from coronoid disease and other forms of elbow dysplasia may result in complete loss of cartilage on the weight-bearing surfaces of the…

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  • Veterinary Arthroscopy: A Guide for Pet Owners

    …is an outstanding method of diagnosis and treatment of OCD. Arthroscopy provides more accurate treatment with less pain and soft tissue disruption in comparison to traditional surgery. Elbow dysplasia: A…

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  • Tonya C. Tromblee

    Dr. Tromblee earned her veterinary degree from Oklahoma State University in 2001. Following veterinary school, she completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Texas A&M University…

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  • Karanvir Aulakh

    …the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). He then did his rotating internship, surgical internship, and small animal surgery residency at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, in Blacksburg, VA. He…

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  • Arthroscopy

    …on an out-patient basis.   Diseases of dogs commonly treated with arthroscopy include: Shoulder OCD Soft tissue injuries Biceps disease osteoarthritis Elbow Elbow dysplasia OCD Fragmented coronoid process Osteoarthritis Knee…

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  • Lump on Dogs Elbow: Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment

    …Anecdotally, impressive responses have been observed with this drug combination in practice as well. Phineas recovered well from his forelimb amputation despite concurrent orthopedic diseases (elbow dysplasia and history of…

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  • CT Scan for Pets: What You Need to Know

    …fibrosis Masses or tumors within the chest cavity Nasal cavity disease (tumors vs. inflammation/rhinitis) Development orthopedic disease (elbow dysplasia, osteochondritis dessicans) Spinal or pelvic trauma (i.e. following hit-by-car accidents) Vascular…

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  • Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) in Veterinary Medicine

    …single joint. Likewise, a 2016 trial showed efficacy of multiple intra-articular injections of PRP following arthroscopic treatment for canine elbow dysplasia. Based on these studies, PRP injections following arthroscopic elbow…

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  • Brett Casna

    …England. Dr. Casna has a special interest and has undergone additional advanced training in total hip replacement, arthroscopy, minimally invasive fracture management, and correction of angular limb deformities. Dr. Casna…

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  • Preparing for Your Pet’s Surgery

    …orthopedic surgeries, such as tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) or hip replacement, must be confined to prevent injury and facilitate the healing process. Tips to prepare for your pet’s orthopedic…

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  • Should I Get My Kids a Dog – The Positive Impact

    Growing up with a dog can be a positive impact for children while also supporting them through important stages in their young life. It’s a learning experience!

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  • Breed of the Month – November – Samoyed

    …wellness exams to catch any diagnoses as early as possible. According to the Samoyed Club of America, it is recommended to have the following health tests performed: Ophthalmologist Evaluation Hip

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  • Belgian Malinois Behavior & Care – Breed of the Month

    …it is recommended by the National Breed Club to have the following health tests performed when adopting: Hip Evaluation, Elbow Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation The Belgian Malinois is a spectacular breed…

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  • German Wirehaired Pointer: Behavior & Care

    The German Wirehaired Pointer is a medium to large sized pointer with excellent hunting skills. They were bred in the late 19th century and can hunt any game on any terrain and point and retrieve from land or water.

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  • Bernese Mountain Dog: Behavior & Care

    This month we'd like to highlight a very hard-working breed, the Bernese Mountain Dog. Also known as "Berners", these canines are notorious for their even-temper and calm nature. Let's dig more into the history behind these mountain dogs

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  • Daniel Jankovits

    Dr. Jankovits earned his veterinary degree in 2008 from Western University of Health Sciences. He went on to complete a rotating small animal internship at Animal Specialty Group in Los…

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  • Injection Site Sarcoma in Cats: Causes, Treatment & Prognosis

    …body, but are often located in areas where injections are frequently administered including: between the shoulder blades, on the legs, and in the hip regions. What causes Feline Injection Site…

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  • Osteosarcoma Treatment Options

    …treatment if amputation is not an option (such as for patients with advanced hip or stifle disease) and the tumor is located in the lower forelimb. The advantage of the…

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  • Born to ride: Disabled pets still have a great quality of life!

    …dogs with severe osteoarthritis (e.g., hip arthritis) may benefit from a cart to help alleviate pain and improve quality of life. Some companies even make carts for patients that have…

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  • Fred Pike

    …Total Hip Arthroplasty. He is a member of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society and a council member of the Association for Veterinary Orthopedic Research and Education. Dr. Pike is a graduate…

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  • Brianna Barnet

    …completed a surgical internship at Veterinary Specialist Group in Auckland before coming to the U.S. to complete a rotating internship at the University of Georgia. Following her time in Georgia,…

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  • Lauren L. Blaeser

    …After graduation she pursued her DVM degree from the University of Florida and completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine….

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