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Learn more about painful conditions in dogs and cats and how you can help treat them.
could your grumpy dog be painful? yes!
Pain makes us all grumpy. We know that, right? Have you ever snapped at your kids or your partner, and said, “ I am sorry, I have a headache or my back really hurts?”
What is Shockwave Therapy ?
This treatment begins a healing cascade by directing high energy soundwaves into the injured area. The sound waves interact with tissues to improve flexibility, recruit cellular growth, and reduce pain.
FAQ: PAtellar Luxation
My dog limps because he has patellar luxation. Do we need to do surgery?
Medial Shoulder Instability
What is it and how does it happen? This is an injury to the muscles that hold the front limb against the body and includes a number of muscles where they attach at the inside of the shoulder
owner QUESTIONNAIRE: Is your dog in pain?
Dogs often have pain from arthritis and many other conditions but it can be very challenging to tell if your pet hurts.
owner QUESTIONNAIRE :Is your cat in pain?
Cats often have pain from arthritis, urinary problems and many other conditions.
Supraspinatus, Biceps and Medial Shoulder injuries in Dogs
Athletic dogs will sometimes strain muscles in their shoulders and or muscles that attach from the shoulders to the elbows. This can cause a persistent lameness that may respond to anti-inflammatories for a time but often needs intervention to truly heal.
Elbow Dysplasia
This is a condition identified as a problem with the growth and fit of the elbow joint. It can involve a floating fragment or bones that have not completely joined in the ossification centers as well as low grade laxity in the joint.
Medications and Supplements used for oa based on good research data
Medications and supplements used for OA
Maintaining an Active Life: Managing OA and next steps checklist for Pet Parents
Over time, wear and tear plus asymmetry can cause breakdown of joint tissues.
AAHA Guidelines for pain management in dogs and cats
Chronic Pain Treatment for Cats and Dogs
My dog hurt his knee, it might be a cruciate ligament tear, what do I do now?
The problem:
The cranial cruciate ligament (the same as the ACL in the human) is an important stabilizing ligament of the knee.
Treating Back and Hip Muscle Strain
Back pain is a debilitating and painful problem for people and for dogs.