Lameness

Polyradiculoneuropathy in dogs

Polyradiculoneuropathy in dogs

Polyradiculoneuropathy in dogs sounds pretty complex at first. When the vet confronts us with this term, we usually only see question marks. This is a disease that affects the nerve roots (radix) and the peripheral nerves (neuropathy). In other words: the spinal cord and the nerve pathways branching off from it go crazy and influence the movement and sensitivity of our beloved four-legged friends.

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Elbow dysplasia in dogs

Elbow dysplasia in dogs

Elbow dysplasia, a hereditary disease in dogs, occurs in various forms. These include fragmented medial ulnar coronoid process (FCP), isolated anconeal process (IPA), and osteochondrosis (OCD). All of these diseases are growth-related diseases that unfortunately cannot be cured.

FCP and OCD are among the most common causes of lameness in young dogs. They typically occur between four and five months when the dog is in the central growth phase.

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