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Osteosarcoma - Lotsie's Story
Osteosarcoma, or bone cancer, is a very devastating disease. This article is a "case history" of my own dog, Lotsie. This is a companion piece to author Jan Ziech's article listed below. (See also: Cancer)

Osteosarcoma and the Irish Setter - Cruiser's Story
Guest author Jan Ziech's article on osteosarcoma, and her dog's battle with this disease. (See also: Cancer)

Osteosarcoma - General Overview
A detailed FAQ discussing this malignant type of bone cancer, including an radiograph image of canine osteosarcoma. (See also: Cancer)

Bone Cancer in Dogs
Several photos and radiographic images to help viewers learn about bone cancer, or osteosarcoma in dogs.

Osteosarcoma Canine osteosarcoma information geared for veterinarians, from the College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Georgia. This article inclues nicely detailed radiograph and histopathology slide images.(See also: Cancer)

Patellar Luxation
What happens with this knee condition, and how it is repaired surgically, from the Southern Californian Veterinary Referral Group.

Patellar Luxation
Normal anatomy of the knee, what dogs are at risk for luxating patella, signs seen and treatment options, by Race Foster, DVM and Marty Smith, DVM.

Patellar Luxation
A nice overview of this condition, from the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.

Patellar Luxation
This is a client "fact sheet" on this condition, from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.

Patellar Luxation
Nice overview of this condition, including a "conservative medial plan" for consideration (if applicable to the individual patient's condition.)

Torn Toenails Q & A
Caring for torn toenails (or nails cut too short).

Wobbler Syndrome
Detailed discussion of Wobbler syndrome, by the Southern California Veterinary Referral Group.

Wobbler Syndrome
Concise overview of this vertebral malformation disease of dogs.

Wobbler Syndrome
FAQ of Wobbler Syndrome, from the Michigan State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

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