Arthritis & Lameness

Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy in Dogs (HOD)

Learn the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of HOD in dogs.

Osteosarcoma: Bone Cancer in Dogs

Learn about the signs, diagnosis, and treatment of canine osteosarcoma.

Dogs with Arthritis May Benefit from Stem Cell Therapy

Canine arthritis may respond favorably to stem cell therapy.

Signs of Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

Hip dysplasia is a common condition in dogs, especially large breeds. Find out the signs you need to be aware of to watch for hip dysplasia in your dog.

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease in Dogs

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease in dogs is an extremely painful, debilitating hip disease. Find out the symptoms so you'll know when to take your dog to the veterinarian.

IVDD: Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs

Most cases of dog vomiting are mild and self-limiting. But when is it time to worry? What signs should you watch for, and when should you call the vet?

Arthritis in Dogs

Information on what cause arthritis in dogs and how to prevent and treat it.

Osteochondritis Dessicans of the Humeral Condyle (OCD)

Learn more about Osteochondritis Dessicans (OCD) of the elbow. If your young, large breed puppy has a front leg limp, this could be why.

Panosteitis in Dogs: Growing Pains

Panosteitis (growing pains) in puppies is a painful cause of lameness and most common in German Shepherds. Find out about panosteitis diagnosis, panosteitis treatment, and panosteitis prognosis in this informative article.

Ununited Anconeal Process

Find out more about one of the three types of elbow dysplasia. Ununited anconeal process is most often diagnosed in puppies less than a year of age.

Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs

Young, large breed dogs that are limping on a front leg may have elbow dysplasia. Find out more about one form, Medial Fragmented Coronoid Process, here.

Medial Fragmented Coronoid Process

Young, large breed dogs that are limping on a front leg may have elbow dysplasia. Find out more about one form, Medial Fragmented Coronoid Process, here.

Causes of Lameness in Dogs: An Overview

Why is my dog limping? Explore the common causes of lameness in dogs.

Luxating Patella in Dogs

Luxating patella in dogs is an extremely common cause of rear leg lameness. Read about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of luxating patella in dogs.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury in Dogs

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a very common orthopedic problem in dogs. Sooner or later, most dog owners will encounter this issue. A torn cruciate can be a painful and debilitating injury for dogs and humans alike. Learn more about anterior cruciate ligament injuries in dogs.

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

Learn more about hip dysplasia, a common joint disease in dogs.