Panosteitis is a disease primarily affecting rapidly growing young dogs of large breeds. It is characterized by inflammation within the bones, especia...

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Osteochondritis dissecans is a disease of joint cartilage in medium, large, and giant breeds of dogs. The disease causes lameness and degeneration of ...

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Legg Calve Perthes is the common name givien to avascular necrosis of the head of the femur. It also may be called toxa plana, osteochronditis deforma...

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General Information Certain basic principles apply to fracture care, whether the injury is simple or complicated. These principles include: Re...

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Patellar luxation is a dislocation of the kneecap (patella). The kneecap may dislocate toward the inside (medial) or outside (lateral) of the leg, or ...

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Pets often develop degenerative disorders as they age. Over time, the body produces less of the nutrients needed to keep its many functions working pr...

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Hip Dysplasia is a developmental disease of the hip joint seen in most breeds of dogs and in some cats. Lameness and exercise intolerance are the most...

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Osteoarthritis is a chronic progressive disease that alters the articular cartilage, subchondral bone and synovial lining of the joint. The degenerati...

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