Educational Blog Posts
Why is my dog dragging it’s feet when he walks?
Often known as knuckling, it is not normal for a dog to stand with the wrong side of their foot down. When a dog does this, it is usually indicative that there is something [...]
How to Know if your Dog has Arthritis Pain.
Like most types of pain, signs of chronic pain from osteoarthritis can be difficult for owners to identify. 1 out of every 4 adult dogs, and 4 out of 5 senior dogs have osteoarthritis. [...]
How to Know if Your Old Dog is in Pain.
Even the best dog owner can be fooled when it comes to recognizing pain in their furry companion. Dog’s are much better than us humans. When we hurt what do we do? We complain! [...]
Why your dog’s back legs are giving out.
This is one of the biggest concerns we hear from owners of senior dogs, “my older dog’s back legs are giving out! What can I do?” It is definitely distressing to watch your dog [...]
Could your dog have GOLPP?
GOLPP, or geriatric onset laryngeal paralysis and polyneuropathy, is a neurological condition that affects older dogs. A dog will start to have difficulty breathing and progressive weakness starting in the hind legs, then progressing [...]
Could your dog have IVDD?
IVDD, or intervertebral disc disease, is an injury to the disc in the back, causing compression on the spinal cord. There are two types of IVDD - Type 1 and Type 2. [...]