What You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis

What You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis

As your dog gets older, you might easily write off a lack of movement or energy to the slowing down that affects us all. Yet it’s often due to arthritis. Vets estimate that four dogs in five will show some signs of arthritis after the age of 8, and a quarter of the...
Your French Bulldog’s Snoring Is Awfully Cute – Or Is It BAS?

Your French Bulldog’s Snoring Is Awfully Cute – Or Is It BAS?

To paraphrase Spider-Man, with great popularity comes great responsibility. Now that French bulldogs are the most popular canines in the United States, owners need to understand their special health issues. Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) can be an especially...
Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

While performing a minimally invasive surgical technique, a surgeon is able to effectively repair the damaged area precisely and efficiently, while causing little disruption to the associated tissues. Veterinary surgeons primarily perform endo-surgical techniques...
What Your Dog’s Knees Might Be Trying To Tell You

What Your Dog’s Knees Might Be Trying To Tell You

Is your dog showing decreased activity levels – or more grumpiness than usual about that early morning walk? Often we attribute such behavior to age, but sometimes the problem is more specific – an issue with one or both knees. Rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament...