Wellness

Dr. Wooten reviews the pros and cons of steroid injections, stem-cell therapies and platelet-rich plasmas in the treatment of hip dysplasia.

Check out Dr. Wooten's top 4 tips for what to do if you can't afford surgery for your dog's hip dysplasia.

Find out how glucosamine can affect a dog's hip dysplasia.

If you're wondering how hip dysplasia may affect your dog's ability to move, get the facts from expert vet, Dr. Sarah Wooten.

In this post in our Ask The Vet series we discuss ACL injuries in big dogs with Dr. Scott Perry, DVM, a preferred Provider with Vet24seven’s community spoke with us at length about various injuries that can befall our beloved big dogs.

Watch this video about a massage technique for arthritic big dogs. This is something that many pet parents are exploring alternative healing techniques for their big dogs.

If you’re the owner of a big dog, you may not think of agility as being something you would need to concern yourself with. “Agility” in this context is not about your dog running an obstacle course, it is about keeping him or her active and healthy.

Is your dog overweight? It’s a question, that if you haven’t asked yourself or more importantly your veterinarian, you probably should. #BigDog issues arise, in many cases, when a dog is overweight because it puts additional strain on their bones and joints. As Dr. Carol Osborne said, “your dog should have a waist.”

Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM from the Chagrin Falls Pet Clinic in Ohio spoke with me about some of the health issues that face big and giant dog breeds. We discussed how to properly care for your giant breed dog from puppyhood through adulthood.

Conventional wisdom probably shows that you shouldn’t sleep with your dogs — regardless of their size, right? We know, however, that many of our pet-loving friends are more than willing to take a slice of the bed if their dog, big or small, wants to join them. Do you share your bed with a big dog?

Just as winter makes our bones and joints ache, so too does the weather impact our four-legged family members’ joints. For big dogs, such as Great Danes, German Shepherds or Mastiffs who are prone to joint health issues, the cold can add an additional layer of “ache” onto their bones. How can you help your pet lead a healthier, less pain filled winter?