Understanding, preventing and treating navicular syndrome in horses

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horse advice, Health Topics

Among the conditions that can affect horses, navicular syndrome is a major concern for owners and riders alike. Lore & Science tells you all about navicular syndrome: its causes, its symptoms, and the different approaches to preventing and treating it. What is navicular syndrome in horses? [...]

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?

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Dog Tips, Health Topics

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, [...].

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 [...].