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Hi there! Today we are going to start a conversation on a condition of dogs (and occasionally cats!) called Intervertebral Disc Disease. Intervertebral Disc Disease Intervertebral disc disease, also known as IVDD, is a relatively common cause of back pain, difficulty walking, and even paralysis in dogs. You may have heard people say their dog… Continue reading IVDD: Clara’s got a bad back
Capital Physeal Dysplasia Hi! Thanks for reading! Today we are going to discuss a condition called Capital Physeal Dysplasia - a cause of hip injury in cats. Let’s break that name down, since it is certainly quite a mouthful. Capital: this comes from the Latin caput for “head.” This refers to the head of the… Continue reading Hitch in Oreo’s Giddy-Up: Capital Physeal Dysplasia
Welcome back! Today we are going to learn a bit about a common condition that affects dogs: hip dysplasia. We'll cover symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. A diagnosis of hip dysplasia can be intimidating, but together we can keep your dog active and comfortable. HIP DYSPLASIA Dysplasia means abnormal growth or development. Hip dysplasia specifically refers… Continue reading A hitch in Spot’s giddy-up: Hip Dysplasia in Dogs