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Bone Fractures in Dogs and Cats: Signs, Initial Stabilization, and Treatment

A guide to bone fractures in dogs and cats, clinical signs (severe limping, deformity, crepitus, swelling, intense pain), why a fracture after trauma is a 24-hour clinic emergency (there is often additional unseen thoracic/abdominal injury), how to safely stabilize at home and why a homemade splint often makes things worse, types of treatment (external coaptation, internal fixation, plate-screw, IM pin), and the factors that determine cost.

19 May 2026 10 min read
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Hip Dysplasia in Large Breed Dogs: Early Signs, OFA/PennHIP Diagnosis, and Management

Complete guide to hip dysplasia in large breed dogs, why German Shepherds / Labradors / Goldens / Rottweilers / Saint Bernards / Newfoundlands are most prone, early signs (bunny-hopping, reluctance to jump, intermittent lameness, gluteal muscle atrophy), juvenile vs adult age of onset, diagnosis (Ortolani sign + OFA hip radiograph at 24+ months + PennHIP distraction index), non-surgical management (weight management, low-impact exercise, NSAIDs, joint supplements), surgical management (DPO/JPS juvenile, THR adult gold standard, FHO salvage), and prevention via breeder OFA-cleared parents.

19 May 2026 12 min read
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Osteoarthritis in Senior Dogs: Signs, Diagnosis, and Multimodal Management

A complete guide to osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative joint disease in senior dogs, why large breeds (Lab/Golden/German Shepherd) are most at risk, subtle early signs (morning stiffness, reluctance to jump), diagnosis (orthopedic exam + radiograph + Canine Brief Pain Inventory), and multimodal management: weight management, exercise modification, NSAID (meloxicam/carprofen/firocoxib), Adequan, glucosamine + omega-3, physical therapy, environmental modification.

19 May 2026 11 min read
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