Lameness in dogs: causes, treatment and prevention

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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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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, [...].