Cruciate Ligament Disease
Partial or complete rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in the knee.
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Your vet has spotted spondylosis on your dog's X-ray, and the word sounds far more alarming than the finding usually is. This guide explains what spondylosis actually is, the new bony spurs and bridges the spine lays down to brace its ageing discs, and why in most dogs it is a harmless incidental finding rather than a disease. We look at why it is so common, especially in older dogs, Boxers and German Shepherds; the specific signs that mean it is genuinely causing trouble, particularly at the lumbosacral junction at the base of the spine; how it differs from the scarier conditions it gets muddled up with, such as discospondylitis and IVDD; and why, for the great majority of dogs, the right response is simply to keep them lean, keep them moving, and watch the dog rather than the X-ray.
How Arthritis Is Diagnosed: Understanding the Vet Visit
What actually happens at a diagnostic appointment: the history, the exam, when imaging is needed, what the report terms mean, and honest UK costs for each step.
How to Spot Arthritis in Your Dog: The Signs Most Owners Miss
By the time a dog limps, arthritis has often been progressing for months or years. The subtle early signs most owners miss, and what to do about them.
Arthritis in Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
What osteoarthritis actually is, why it is far more than worn cartilage, and why catching it early changes everything. The complete guide from a vet of 25 years.
Arthritis in Cats: The Invisible Epidemic
Up to 90% of cats over 12 have arthritis, yet only about 4% are ever diagnosed. Why it is missed, the behavioural signs that matter, and what genuinely helps.
Your Dog Has Arthritis. Now What? The First 30 Days
A practical, week-by-week map for the month after diagnosis: what to do first, what can wait, and how to avoid the common early mistakes.
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