Your dog has strained or injured a tendon in the front leg area. Such an injury can occur when dogs e.g. B. are very active in sports (hunting, agility, ball games) and overexert themselves or twist an ankle. Typical signs include a limp (lameness), pain on palpation and sometimes slight swelling in the joint.
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.
Canine hindlimb amputations are palliative salvage procedures used for 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 provide pet owners with comprehensive information about the risks, complications and prognosis for each clinical case.
Herniated disc in dogs is a serious condition that can affect all breeds, but has an increased prevalence in certain smaller breeds. In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about this condition, from symptoms to diagnosis to various treatment options.
Cauda equina syndrome is a progressive neurological disease characterized by narrowing of the nerve roots in the lumbar spine and sacrum. This disease mainly affects dogs of large, sporting breeds from middle age onwards. Symptoms are varied and can range from pain to lameness to paralysis and incontinence.
A torn cruciate ligament in dogs can be a challenge in just one leg - but what happens if both legs are affected? In this article you will learn everything about cruciate ligament rupture in dogs, both legs,…
