Common Conditions
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Patellar Luxation (Dislocated Kneecap)
Patellar luxation is a problem commonly seen in dogs and occasionally seen in cats. The patella (knee cap) is a “floating” bone associated with the knee or stifle joint.
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intervertebral disc disease is a problem associated with the spine and is the most common neurologic problem in dogs. Dogs generally present to the veterinarian because of difficulty walking.
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Hip Dysplasia
Symptoms seen in dogs with hip dysplasia include:
- Wobbly gait—the back end appears wobbly
- Bunny-hopping gait (in the rear legs) when running
- Difficulty manipulating stairs—particularly climbing stairs.
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Elbow Dysplasia
Symptoms seen in dogs with elbow dysplasia include:
- Elbow dysplasia can cause lameness in young large-breed dogs and is commonly found in both elbows.
- Elbow dysplasia is a generic term meaning arthritis in the elbow joint.
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