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If you own a breed of dog that is prone to joint health issues or you compete regularly with your dog in K9 Sports, it is likely that you have looked into using a joint health supplement such as glucosamine or fish oil. What you may not have known is...

If your pet has been suffering from joint pain, your first priority is to make them comfortable and help them regain the function that they might have lost from being stiff and in pain. There are various natural and medical ways to treat pet joint pain. If your pet’s discomfort...

We all want to make every effort to save our pets from unnecessary pain and suffering. Many cats and dogs suffer from pet joint problems at various points in their lives. The good news is that many of these issues can be prevented with simple lifestyle changes. There are also...

Hip dysplasia is a progressive condition in dogs that stems from laxity, or looseness, in the hip joint. Over time, the joint develops osteoarthritis and, eventually, the ball part of the joint does not fit properly in the socket part of the joint. This results in stiffness, lameness, and limping;...

The causes of canine hip dysplasia are varied and somewhat mysterious. Because the condition is more common in some breeds than in others, it is considered to be a genetic trait. It’s important to understand that hip dysplasia is not a congenital defect; it is not present at birth and...

Pet joint pain, as the name implies, is pain and disability that a dog or cat has in their joints. This type of pain can be caused by developmental problems or degenerative problems. In some cases, it is caused by an injury or a serious illness, such as cancer. It...

Have you ever wondered whether you should have your dog checked for hip dysplasia or osteoarthritis? While hip dysplasia usually affects larger dogs, even small dogs can be afflicted with the painful condition. One of the best ways to determine whether your dog has a hip problem is called the...

PennHIP is a radiographic screening method for hip evaluation. This technique assesses the quality of the canine hip and quantitatively measures canine hip joint laxity. The PennHIP method is more accurate than the current standard in its ability to predict the onset of osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative...

Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a condition that emerges as dogs grow and results in the instability or loose fitting (laxity) of the hip joint. Hip joint laxity is responsible for potential clinical signs of hip pain, leading to joint changes and thus osteoarthritis (OA). The hip joint is a ball-and-socket...