Wellness

Dogs are just like humans when it comes to recovering from an injury. They need physical therapy to help them heal quickly and prevent any long-term damage. If your dog has recently suffered an injury, don't wait to seek out physical therapy services.

If you've been struggling to get your dog to lay down on its bed, you're not alone. Many pet owners find this to be a common challenge. There are a few reasons why your dog may prefer the floor over...

What is Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy? Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy typically affects both legs symmetrically which gives it the characteristic of 'growing pains'. HOD comes on rapidly and the affected dog will stop eating, become lethargic and stand or lay with their head pointed towards their belly.

Dr. Rachel Mar (@thevitalityvet) is a passionate, integrative medicine and Fear Free certified Veterinarian! She is enthusiastic about helping large dog parents manage joint pain, prevent joint issues and help their dogs live their best possible lives!

Dogs can sometimes be fearful of having their nails trimmed. This can be a challenge for pet owners, as it is important to keep their nails trimmed in order to avoid health problems. In this blog post, we will discuss three ways that you can help your dog overcome their fear of nail grooming.

  Join Big Barker and Canine Arthritis Management for a very special Facebook Live on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022 at 11 AM EST.  Dr. Hannah Capon strongly believes that by better educating people, including both owners and vets – about...

Just like people, dogs can suffer from joint problems. Since one in four dogs will be diagnosed with arthritis, and large dogs are especially prone to joint problems, it is important to take steps to help protect your dog's joints.

Can pet parents prevent hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD)? Hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD) is a confusing disease, partly because it has so many different names. Also known as metaphyseal osteopathy,  Möller Barlow’s disease, skeletal scurvy, infantile scurvy, osteodystrophy II, and metaphyseal dysplasia. See...

As you know, I am very passionate about preventative pet care. Part of this journey for me has been discovering healthy ways to prevent dogs from developing disease and treating them in a holistic way.  Arthritis is a severely debilitating and unfortunately...

  In this blog post, we will discuss everything you need to know about joint health and large breed dogs. Joint health is a major concern for many dog owners, especially those who own large breeds. There are a number...

At first, you might think Cooper is an ordinary and healthy Great Dane. However, Cooper has had to overcome more than most. Cooper has a disease called Wobblers Syndrome, which is also known as "cervical spondylomyelopathy". Wobblers syndrome is a...

You love your dog more than anything in the entire world, you want the best for them and you can't hardly believe they are yours to care for! You hate to see them upset and you love it when their tail is wagging and eyes are glowing.  But one thing they hate is their nails being clipped or filed which leads to stress, anxiety and negativity in the house for both you and your pet.  You don't want to upset your beloved puppy or dog, so sometimes you push it off a few more days.  Other times, you take your dog to the vet to have them do their nail grooming instead of doing it at home. We've all been there- nail grooming and clipping is not always fun and easy! 

Nail Trimming Can Be Hard

If you are reading this, you have a dog whose nails need trimmed. Nail trimming can be a very hard activity. Dogs fear the nail clippers or dremmel, making the job stressful and hard. Completing this task takes practice, confidence, and lots of dog treats. Both you and your dog will enjoy the nail trimming process more if you follow these few basic steps.

Did you know dogs can sleep up to 18 hours a day? A good quality night’s sleep is as important for your dog’s health as it is for your health. Here are the top five reasons I believe why all...

Hip dysplasia. Those two little words can strike fear into any dog owner, but I’m here to give you hope and lots of it. If your dog has hip dysplasia, or you think they do, well, I have good news. There are five easy things you can do to help ease your dog’s pain today.

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Listen to Dr. Sarah Wooten and Dr. Dycus talk about hip dysplasia.

Read about the conversation Dr. Wooten and Dr. Matt Brunke had about the options to help a dog that has hip dysplasia.

Dr. Wooten discusses whether or not a dog can outgrow hip dysplasia.

Hip dysplasia is an abnormal forming of the hip joint, also known as the ball and socket joint. The joint that connects the pelvis to the long bone of the back leg. This can cause arthritis in that joint and it can cause a dog to be stiff and to have pain and difficulty getting around.

Hip dysplasia is usually present from birth, but oftentimes, we don’t see the signs until later. In that case, it can seem that the dog was normal one day and abnormal the next. It can be scary when it happens, but many times a dog's hip can simply pop out of joint, or they subluxate their hip joint.