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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 & Your Dog - Rimadyl® (carprofen)
From Pfizer Animal Health.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.Eosinophilic myositis (and other immune-mediated diseases)
Good synopsis of the is autoimmune disorder involving the muscles. (Scroll 2/3 down page).Fragmented Medial Coronoid Process (FCP) of the Ulna
Tales of the (arthro)scope - from DVMPulse, The On Line Veterinary Medicine Magazine. Article and photos of arthroscopic surgery of the elbow joint.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.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
Current research on this disease, both autoimmune and congenital forms.Osteochondrosis Dessicans (OCD)
From the Southern California Surgical Group. Excellent, easy-to-understand descriptions and diagrams explaining this "growing pains" disease in young dogs.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 diease.(See also: Cancer)Osteosarcoma - General Overview
Definition, diagnosis, and treatment options for this malignant type of bone cancer explained in an easy-to-understand format. (See also: Cancer)Osteosarcoma - Personal Account
A personal account of osteosarcoma in a greyhound. (See also: Cancer)Torn Toenails Q & A
Caring for torn toenails (or nails cut too short).Wobbler's Syndrome
Detailed discussion of Wobbler's, by Bruce R. Wittels, DVM.Wobbler's Syndrome
Personal account/detailed discussion of Wobbler's, including a case history and more Wobbler's links.Wobbler's Syndrome
Personal account of holistic treatment of Wobbler's Syndrome in a Doberman.
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