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5 Reasons Pet Obesity is a Serious Problem

Guest article by Dr. Ernie Ward, DVM, CVFT Founder, Association for Pet Obesity Prevention PetObesityPrevention.org The health threats posed by pet obesity Pet obesity is our pets’ number one health threat. Today’s dogs and cats are living longer than ever […]

From the Canine Arthritis Management Team: On Throwing Balls

Guest article from the team at Canine Arthritis Management: Hannah Capon, MA Vet MB MRCVS Danielle Pountain, RVN dip AVN dip HE CVN Cert SA hydro Lynsey Tindall, RVN dip AVN Rebecca Barr, BVMS MSc Behaviour MRCVS Melanie Bruder, DipCOT, […]

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Why every dog with arthritis should have a physical therapist

A perspective from a physiotherapist in South Africa

A guest article by Ané Lloyd, Veterinary Physiotherapist Content Coordinator with Onlinepethealth How arthritis can affect your dog Arthritis affects dogs in the same way it does people, leading to chronic pain, reduced range of motion or mobility of joints, […]

Feeding Large & Giant Breed Puppies for Healthy Joints

Guest article by: Dr. Kara Amstutz, DVM, CCRT, CVPP, CVA How to Feed Large and Giant Breed Puppies for Joint Health Large and giant breeds of dogs are at greater risk of developing arthritis as they age. Do you know […]

Mobility concerns and end of life decisions

End-of-life decision-making in dogs with mobility concerns

Guest article by Mary Gardner, DVM Founder, Lap of Love End-of-life decisions for dogs with mobility concerns When I changed my practice focus 10 years ago to exclusively help families with their pets’ in-home hospice and euthanasia, I thought I […]

Warming up and cooling down, is it REALLY necessary for my dog?

Guest article by: Matthew Brunke, DVM, CCRP, CVPP, CVA Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Medical Director, Veterinary Surgical Centers Rehabilitation, Vienna, VA VSCVets.com Why you should incorporate warm-ups and cool-downs to your dog’s exercise routine “That’s […]

Diagnosing OA: Understand the Risk Factors

EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF OA Identifying dogs at risk of developing OA or those with early OA offers you the best opportunity to provide a life-long, comprehensive plan of care. Below is a list of known factors that lead to, or […]

Early Diagnosis of OA: Identifying DODs

Developmental Orthopedic Diseases (DOD) are the most common cause of lameness in growing dogs. Examples of DODs include: Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis/ Osteochondritis Dissecans (OC/OCD) Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head Patellar Luxation All of these conditions affect the […]

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What should I feed my dog?

What is the “best” diet? This is a question dog owners ask veterinarians all the time, and unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer. CARE does not believe there is a single best brand or type of food out there, and […]