Arthritis
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Young Dogs With Painful Hips – Could it be Hip Dysplasia?
Jan 01 2023
Clover is a one-year-old Bernese Mountain dog. Her owners decided to get her on a whim last year and she has been an important part of the family since. She’s…
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PennHIP Radiographs: An Important Part of Your Dog’s Health Assessment
Oct 25 2021
Arthritis in the hip joints is a common issue for many of our dogs as they age and particularly common in some specific breeds such as the Labrador Retriever, Great…
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Arthritis Doesn’t Have to Slow Your Older Dog Down
Jun 29 2020
Our pet of the month for June is Tut. Tut has always been a high energy dog that plays hard. As he aged, his owners noticed that he seemed sore…
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Do You Know If Your Dog Is At Risk For Hip Dysplasia?
Jun 20 2019
Hip dysplasia (CHD) is a debilitating and painful condition that affects the hips of millions of dogs (and some cats!). Genetics plays a role, as do factors such as breed,…
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Arthritis In Cats – Treatment Can Alleviate Pain
Mar 07 2016
Most of us are quite familiar with the effects of arthritis and know that it commonly affects both people and dogs. Did you know that cats can also experience sore…
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Kidney infections and Arthritis in Old dogs: Is your dog really just acting old?
Apr 08 2014
“My Dog is Acting Old” – Our expert Seattle veterinarians explore kidney infections and arthritis in old dogs Osteoarthritis affects many of our older canine patients. It is a painful…