Did you know that dogs can have back problems just like humans? It’s true! Bulging discs cause pain and loss of neurological function in both dogs and people. Read about how you can ease your dog's Intervertebral Disc Disease.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is considered to be the number one cause of chronic pain in dogs. According to the literature, at least 20% of dogs suffer from OA. Maybe your dog has been diagnosed with OA, and you are wondering what to do, or where to get more information.
Regenerative medicine is one of the fastest growing areas of research and development in veterinary medicine for the treatment of osteoarthritis, and if you have a dog who is suffering from arthritis or joint pain, then you need to know about it!
A cancer diagnosis for your dog can be downright scary—especially when you don’t know what to expect. Big Barker’s consulting vet, Dr. Sarah Wooten, recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Sue Ettinger (aka Dr. Sue the Cancer Vet) about osteosarcoma and you could learn more about their conversation.
We understand how heartbreaking it is when your dog is diagnosed with arthritis. Your formerly happy, exuberant pup may be increasingly grumpy, hesitant to play or walk, or have trouble finding a comfortable sleeping position.
Big Barker’s consulting veterinarian, Dr. Sarah Wooten, kicks off her interview series with a very special interviewee—Dr. Kimberly Agnello, Assistant Professor of Small Animal Surgery, University of Pennsylvania. We would like to gratefully acknowledge Dr. Agnello’s time and her willingness to share her insights.
Recovering from hip dysplasia surgery—or any orthopedic surgery, really—presents its own challenges. Read this article to help your dog face these challenges after their surgery.
After Piggy had been at the sanctuary for about a year, she developed a limp. I suspected it was caused by a mild injury or overexertion, so I treated her accordingly. But within a couple weeks, it became obvious that Piggy was getting worse, not better, and I soon got the sad diagnosis.
Canine arthritis is a common and debilitating disease that limits a dog’s ability to function and move without pain. Learn how your dog may be suffering in silence because of canine arthritis.
About 50 percent of pet owners in America sleep with their furry friend. And if you’re one of them, you know exactly why: Your dog (or cat!) is warm, cozy, and comforting. But what if this nighttime arrangement is actually harmful to your dog?
Your dog could be quietly suffering in pain right now, and because he is unable to tell you that he hurts, you might not recognize his distress. Whimpering, yelping, and limping are the obvious signs that your dog is injured, but many signs of pain in dogs are far more subtle.
Turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie… Thanksgiving, the most American of all holidays, is almost upon us, and your preparations are probably already in full swing. While you’re busy putting the finishing touches on your menu or excitedly picking up relatives...
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.
