Lameness in dogs: causes, treatment and prevention

Lameness in dogs: causes, treatment and prevention

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Dog Tips, Health Topics

It's not uncommon for dogs to suffer from lameness. A dog with a limp is characterized by difficulty in moving and in putting one or more of its limbs on the ground. When the affected limb rests briefly on the ground, the lameness can be considered mild, but if the animal no longer rests [...].

My dog limps, does he already have arthritis?

My dog limps, does he already have arthritis?

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Why does my dog already suffer from osteoarthritis? My young dog limps regularly after his walk, the X-rays are formal: my dog has osteoarthritis! What is osteoarthritis in dogs? Osteoarthritis, formerly known as rheumatoid arthritis, is a common disease in all breeds of dog. It is a joint disease that progressively destroys the whole joint, [...].

How to treat osteoarthritis in dogs?

How to treat osteoarthritis in dogs?

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Dog Tips, Health Topics

Osteoarthritis is a very common pathology among our canine friends. It often affects older dogs, but also puppies. To alleviate the discomfort, owners usually opt for medicated treatments prescribed by a veterinarian. However, the use of natural treatments, such as phytotherapy, can become [...]

Osteoarthritis in horses: the immune system

Osteoarthritis in horses: the immune system

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horse advice, Health Topics

The immune system: 2 major types of function. The first is the action of the innate (non-programmed) immune system, which fights all types of infection without distinction. It is a set of defensive elements against infectious agents or foreign bodies. It intervenes throughout the body, including at joint level, playing a key role in the [...].