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Anterior (Cranial) Cruciate Rupture
Excellent description (with diagrams) of the normal 'knee' of the dog, and what happens when the Anterior (Cranial) Cruciate ligament is torn. Also discussed is surgical correction and postoperative care.
Arthritis
Discussion about this condition, including radiographs of normal and diseased canine hips, from guest author Anthony Coyne MVB MRCVS.
Arthritis
From Long Beach Animal Hospital. Complete with several photos of surgical views, radiographs, and treatment options.
Arthritis in Dogs
From DogsWithArthritis.com.
Arthritis & Adequan
From Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Arthritis medication: Piroxicam (Feldene®)
Drug overview, from Dr. Karin Szust.
Arthritis & Your Dog - Rimadyl (carprofen)
From Pfizer Animal Health.
Bone Cancer
See under osteosarcoma.
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO)
Excellent coverage of this skeletal condition seen in young terriers, also known as "lion jaw".
Degenerative Arthritis
Detailed overview of what happens in arthritic joints, how it is diagnosed, and how it is managed in pet patients.
Degenerative Myelopathy
Links to information about this degenerative neurologic condition seen in dogs, particularly German Shepherds and other large breed dogs. Also known as Chronic Degenerative RadiculoMylopathy (CDRM).
Elbow Disease
General term to discuss common problems of the elbow: Ununited Anconeal process (UAP), fragmented medial coronoid process (FCP), and osteochondrosis of the humerus (OCD).
Elbow
Dysplasia
Detailed description of this condition in dogs, from the Southern California Surgical Group.
Elbow
Dysplasia
Discussion of normal elbow anatomy and various elbow conditions, including fragmentation of the coronoid process (FCP), ununited anconeal process (UAP), osteochondritis dissecans (OCD).
Elbow Registry
Discussion of elbow displaysia and breed incidence, from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). This site also includes information for pet owners and veterinarians about the elbow registry (and other genetic disease registries) for dogs.
Eosinophilic myositis (and other immune-mediated diseases)
Good synopsis of the is autoimmune disorder involving the muscles. (Scroll 2/3 down page).
Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Elbow Dysplasia
From UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
Hip Dysplasia
Links to information on this condition in dogs, also on the PennHIP method for evaluating dog's hips.
Intervertebral
Disc Disease (IVDD)
Detailed description of this condition in dogs, from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Compare a normal vertebral column and spinal cord and one with a prolapsed disk. (diagram)
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Thorough discussion of this condition, complete with diagrams that aid in explanation.
Legg-Calve-Perthes’
Disease
This condition, also known as Aseptic or Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral
Head, is a hip disease that primarily affects small breed dogs. Good overview of the disease and treatment.
Legg-Calve-Perthes’ Disease
Another good overview of the disease, from Bark Bytes, a canine Cyber-Magazine.
Luxationg Patella
Please see "Patella luxation" in this alphabetical list for links to information on this musculoskeletal problem.
Lyme Disease Update
Information about the causative agents, treatment, and prevention of this
tick-borne disease. This disease is often characterized by a high fever, lameness,
and painful swollen joints in the dog.
Lyme
Disease Foundation
Excellent resource site for Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases.
Myasthenia
Gravis
Detailed overview of this neuromuscular disease, from Veterinary Partner.com.
Osteochondrosis
Dessicans (OCD
From the Southern California Surgical Group. Excellent, easy-to-understand
descriptions and diagrams explaining this "growing pains" disease
in young dogs.
