Horse owners know and dread it: lameness in horses is a common but often worrying problem. There are many reasons why a horse limps, and the severity of lameness can range from mild to severe. So it's important to be aware of the most common potential causes, [...].
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 [...].
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, which progressively destroys the entire joint, including the cartilage and [...].