It can be confusing when your dog suddenly seems unable to do something they managed easily before. One of the most common problems of this nature is when a dog stops going upstairs or seems reluctant even to try to negotiate the steps. The crucial question is why the dog does not want to go … Read more
It can be concerning when you are walking your best furry friend, and suddenly, they hop on three legs. It’s even more worrying when this becomes a common occurrence. This pattern of skipping on three legs and returning to a normal gait is typical of a dog with a luxating patella. Once the diagnosis has … Read more
There are many ways a dog can present with lameness. It may be a slight limp, having an unbalanced gait, or paw knuckling. Paw knuckling in dogs is uncomfortable, and it is distressing for owners to see their pups struggle to move easily. It is vital to understand what paw knuckling is and what causes … Read more
Cushing’s Disease is not a term you want to hear in connection with your beloved canine friend. Unfortunately, dogs are as prone to disease as we are. Cushing’s Syndrome affects both dogs and humans. The symptoms of Cushing can often be mistaken for other conditions initially. One sign commonly seen in a dog with Cushing’s … Read more
Sometimes dogs are happy and healthy and then get unexpected limb paralysis after running around. If this has happened to your dog, your dog might be suffering from a fibrocartilaginous embolism, also known as “spinal stroke.” A spinal stroke in dogs usually occurs after mild to strenuous activity. It is caused when a piece of … Read more
No one wants to see their beloved pet in pain, and the last thing you want to see is your four-legged friend’s battle to walk. Imagine waking up one day and seeing your dog have weakness in its hind legs. There are many reasons why your dog might exhibit this problem, and it’s natural to … Read more
Tremors in dogs can be explained as involuntary muscle trembling that consists of repetitive and uncontrollable muscle twitching. This is not a huge concern in many cases, but frequent dog leg shaking may be due to an underlying medical condition. It’s likely that the dog won’t notice the tremors if it’s not because of a … Read more