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Dog Hygromas – A Big Dog Problem, But Are They Dangerous?(Post)
Many owners of large or giant breed dogs have encountered hygromas, though they can affect dogs of any size or breed (albeit less typically in small dogs). If you’re unfamiliar with hygromas at all ...
Carpal Support For Dogs(Post)Your dog’s carpal bones are important to your dog’s ability to move. These bones form several joints in the lower leg and create the equivalent of your wrist. Unlike humans, dogs place all of their ...
Signs Your Dog is in Pain(Post)No one wants to see their dog in pain. While an obvious limp, wound, or cut are easy to identify, other causes can be harder to spot. Your pet cannot tell you what they’re feeling, making it extrem ...
Ear Hematomas in Dogs(Post)Also known as aural hematomas, an ear hematoma is a collection of blood under the skin of a dog’s ear flap. This condition is easy to spot as the swelling is usually extreme. Ear hematomas can be ...
Dog Leg Amputation Recovery(Post)Dogs that have experienced surgical amputation of a leg require special care. Following amputation, it will take some time for them to heal and adjust. Fortunately, dogs are not like humans and do ...
What Causes Carpal Hyperextension in Dogs?(Post)Caused by severe damage to the ligaments supporting the wrist of the forelimb, carpal hyperextension causes dogs to stand flat-footed with their wrist or carpus on the ground. Although carpal hype ...
Carpal Hyperextension Injury and Current Treatments in Canines(Post)Many dog heroes hyperextend their wrist or carpal joint leading to pain and lameness of the forelimb. When the carpus or wrist is hyperextended it, many times, damages the ligaments within the joint ...
Will My Dog’s Swollen Elbow Go Away?(Post)Our dogs bring us so much joy. The last thing we want is for them to be in pain. That’s why it’s so upsetting when you notice that your dog’s elbow has become swollen. It’s important that you figur ...
How to Measure Your Dog for DogLeggs™ Braces(Post)DogLeggs™ braces provide padding and support for a number of conditions. Each product is custom-sized for your pet. It is up to you or your vet to provide us with your pet’s measurem ...
How to Keep Your Dog Engaged After Surgery(Post)Dogs recovering from surgery cannot do the same things they normally would. In fact, many of their favorite activities are probably banned. This creates problems when trying to keep them engaged.
Help Heal Your Dog’s Lick Granuloma(Post)Sometimes dogs lick themselves to the point of injury. When this occurs, the resulting wound is referred to as a lick granuloma. Common on the wrist and carpal joint of the front limb, these injuri ...
How to Use a Dog Brace to Treat Elbow Hygroma(Post)Elbow hygromas can come on suddenly. These fluid-filled swellings occur in response to repeated trauma to the tissue over bony prominences. They most commonly appear on the elbows of large breeds and ...
