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Luxating Patella: The Skipping Step in Small Dogs
The characteristic hop for a few strides then back to normal. Grades, when surgery is needed, and what helps in the meantime.
Tag: lameness
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Cruciate Ligament Rupture: The Most Common Orthopaedic Injury in Dogs
Usually degenerative rather than traumatic, frequently bilateral, and almost always needing surgery in a medium or large dog. Here is what to expect.
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My Dog Is Limping: What to Check and When to Go In
A limp can be a thorn or a torn ligament. Here is a sensible home check, the red flags that mean go now, and the conditions vets see most often.