Your dog has strained or injured a tendon in its front leg. Such an injury can occur when dogs are very active, for example during sports (hunting, agility, playing fetch), and overexert themselves or twist their ankle. Typical signs include limping (lameness), pain when touched, and sometimes slight swelling at the joint.
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Hind limb amputations in dogs are palliative salvage procedures used in end-stage diseases, including complex fractures or chronic complications following previous osteosynthesis, appendicular neoplasms, extensive trauma, chronic non-healing wounds, or appendicular neuropathies (e.g., brachial plexus avulsion). Some amputations are unavoidable due to the financial constraints of pet owners. However, surgeons should always exhaust all other treatment options before performing an amputation. At the same time, it is important to fully educate pet owners about the risks, complications, and prognosis for their specific clinical case.
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X-ray examination is one of the most important imaging procedures in veterinary diagnostics. This examination method plays a central role, particularly in dogs and cats, for diagnosing diseases of the skeletal system, internal organs, and soft tissues. This article provides all the essential information about X-ray diagnostics in small animal medicine, its applications, and the advantages and disadvantages of the method.
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The doc4pets Academy is known for its individual and small-group continuing education courses in veterinary medicine. The TPLO technique (tibial plateau leveling osteotomy) has become an essential component of modern veterinary orthopedics. Our TPLO courses are designed for veterinarians who wish to further their education and refine their surgical skills.
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Elbow dysplasia, a hereditary disease in dogs, occurs in various forms. These include fragmented medial coronoid process of the ulna (FCP), isolated anconeal process (IPA), and osteochondrosis (OCD). All of these conditions are growth-related disorders that, unfortunately, cannot be cured.
FCP and OCD are among the most common causes of lameness in young dogs. They typically appear between four and five months of age, when the dog is in its central growth phase.
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Isolated anconeal process (IPA) is an orthopedic condition that occurs primarily in certain dog breeds, such as the German Shepherd, Bernese Mountain Dog, Neapolitan Mastiff, Bloodhound, and Dogue de Bordeaux. In this condition, the anconeal process fails to fuse with the ulnar metaphysis. This article provides a detailed explanation of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of IPA.
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