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Bone, joint, and muscle problems
from:Your dog's body is built to enhance massive endurance and agility. His hind legs have great, powerful muscles, that allow him to get instant acceleration and help maintain speed. For this reason, you need to make sure that he is not suffering from any kind of bone, joint, and muscle disorder that can cause lameness, pain, or paralysis. Give your dog a regular home check up and look for any signs of injury to the limbs, such as swelling or tenderness to the touch. Hind leg lameness can be due to one of the following problems: Hip dysplasia, Perthe's disease, luxating patella, and ruptured cruciate ligament.
Hip dysplasia is an inherited defect that affects more frequently among large breeds. This type of disorder causes pain as well as lameness to one or both hind legs which gets worse when the leg is flexed. A similar pain occurs when the head of the femur loses its blood supply and 'dies'. This hip pain is caused by a type of disorder called Perthe's disease, or avascular necrosis and is more common in small breeds. In addition, small breeds are prone to another type of inherited defect called luxating patellas, or slipped kneecaps, while all breeds can suffer from ruptured cruciate ligaments. In both cases, weight is not carried on the affected hind leg. There is no pain associated with either problem other than at the time when the ligament tears.
You need to consult a vet to find out the exact cause of lameness. Often times, mild cases of hip dysplasia respond well to medications and proper rest, while more severe problems need surgical correction. With Perthe's disease, the 'dead' head of the femur has to be surgically removed. Luxating patellas can also be surgically corrected. Cruciate ligaments most likely rupture in overweight, mature dogs, although some types of lean, young dogs such as Boxers can also tear these ligaments. Weigh reduction, enough rest, and surgical repair are necessary to treat this problem.
Paralysis is often caused by ruptured disks. Mildly ruptured disks cause intense pain to which the dog is reluctant to move. On the other hand, greater slippage causes a partial or even complete paralysis, eliminating movement and the dog's perception of pain.
If the slippage is severe, the dog will need immediate surgery in order to reduce the damage to his spinal cord. In addition, total and complete rest is very important in healing this type of disorder.
First Aid For Dog Bites and Insect Stings
Most dog bites occur around the neck, face, ears, and the upper chest area And although most skin punctures from other canine teeth look simple and clean, there is often a considerable amount of damage through the flesh Injuries, bites, or stings from insects and venomous animals are often difficult to find and administer symptomatic treatment Contact your veterinarian if the dog shows any a.....More on Cushings Disease Dog
Helping The Mother Dog Give Birth
Sometimes you may have to assist the mother while she is giving birth Puppies are usually delivered head first in a diving position while some are born tail and hind legs first If the mother is having a hard time with the delivery, you can help her by gently pulling out the exposed puppy as she restrains However, if only the legs are out, call the vet immediately for advice If the mother d.....More on Cushings Disease Dog
Bone, joint, and muscle problems
Your dogand#39;s body is built to enhance massive endurance and agility His hind legs have great, powerful muscles, that allow him to get instant acceleration and help maintain speed For this reason, you need to make sure that he is not suffering from any kind of bone, joint, and muscle disorder that can cause lameness, pain, or paralysis Give your dog a regular home check up and look for any sign.....More on Cushings Disease Dog
Luxated Patella: Is Your Dog Suffering From This Debilitating Condition
If you think that your dog is suffering from a luxated patella or a slipped kneecap, the best thing to do is take him to the vet as soon as you can Although a slipped kneecap may not seem like a serious condition to your young dog, it is a progressive disorder and can be debilitating if left untreated 5 Common Symptoms Of A Slipped Kneecap Symptoms usually start to appear when the dog is y.....More on Cushings Disease Dog
6 Ways To Help Soothe Your Puppyand#39;s Teething
Teething is a natural process that occurs when your petand#39;s deciduous (baby) teeth are replaced by adult teeth This process usually starts in puppies between the age of 3 and 6 months All puppies go through teething because it helps them relieve the discomfort that is associated with the process In addition, it may help the new tooth penetrate the gums Teething is something that you should n.....More on Cushings Disease Dog
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