The biggest concern of people who have adopted a new puppy is potty training. Traditionally, this involves leashing or chaining your puppy to go outside or teaching him to use a certain area in the yard. The trick is getting them to let you know when they have to go. The other problem is what [...]

If dogs back legs go out from hip dysplasia where can you buy a roller or wheels device – kind of like a built in wheelchair that is hooked to their hind end to allow mobility? I don’t know what the device is called or where you get it, but I know it exists.

In today’s world and culture it is almost impossible to get by without having a good health insurance plan to help you pay for the extremely high price of health care. The prices for medical treatment, doctor visits, and of course medicine is constantly on the rise and can really put you in the hole [...]

I have a six month old lab/pitbull mix. She looks healthy enough but I read that labs are prone to hip dysplasia.
I would greatly appreciate it if someone told me what are the first symptoms and on average WHEN they start to show.
I love my little puppy!

Dog owners are a different class of people. Many dog owners treat their pets as their children and at times, the pets are given far more attention than we give to our kids. We can talk in doggie language and know exactly what is on our dog’s mind when he stares at us at [...]

My GSD is 6 years old and has had hip dysplasia for 6 months. He is getting worse quite quickly and cannot even walk for 5 minutes without nearly collapsing. How long will he live before his back end totally collapses?
Also does anyone know if veterinary medication does much to ease the pain [...]

My dog is 10yrs old, he’s a Golden Retriever and has Hip dysplasia. Is there something we could give the dog to help with pain or improve the way he moves? Thanking you all in advance.

Insurance for dogs has been in existence for close to twenty years. Its surprising then that many dog owners have never heard of dog insurance before. We normally associate insurance with people and not animals.
If you’ve used your money to pay for dog surgery or if you’ve ever put your dog to rest because [...]

I know my husband believes that we have a zoo. I spend a great amount of time caring for their various needs; we have several cats and dogs. There isn’t any doubt that our pets take up a lot of my time; I’m always busy with bathing, grooming, feeding, and providing medications. They are my family members. I am completely dedicated to the idea that we will provide our pets with the most caring home they could desire.

What is the difference between hip dysplasia, arthritis, and just old age in dogs. I have a 10 year old rotwieller. Believe it or not. Sometimes when he gets up from laying he seems stiff. After he walks around it goes away. He can still [...]

Dog health insurance is definitely a necessity nowadays if only because the cost of health maintenance of your dogs is continuously on an upward move. To care for your dog’s health has become very expensive. Dog masters have to search for pet insurance companies that work efficiently by settling the dues in a timely manner.  [...]

Well I just got back from the vets and she says my puppy has hip dysplasia and he will need surgery. But the surgery will cost 2-3 thousand dollars and we dont have that so my parents want to put him to sleep. Is there away for him to live a long healthy life with [...]

I started my day yesterday with the unpleasant news of the death of a friend’s dog. A beloved pet of the family and friends, Robbie the Alsatian, had succumbed to old age. But perhaps old age was not the only responsible factor as Robbie was also suffering from paralysis of his hind legs for a [...]

We are purchasing a Newfoundland, and where we are getting it from the breeder has another Newfie with elbow dysplasia and a grade 2 heart murmur. She’s selling the second dog for only a hundred dollars. I am curious as to how crippling the elbow dysplasia is for the dog, especially a [...]

Senior dog health is something that you should be concerned about, especially if you own an older dog. A senior dog’s needs are different from that of younger dogs, and its energy level is much lower, too. As a dog owner, you’re going to have to be more careful about handling you senior dog’s health.
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