The animal had lost a leg in an accident before being found by a retiree willing to help him. Not finding the right prosthesis, veterinarians resorted to a particular solution. The animal was seriously injured in Neuried, southern Germany, thanks to an ingenious solution with Lego pieces it was able to recover its ability to […]
The faithful friend of a blind Labrador dog has taken on the role of guide dog. Milo, a six-year-old terrier cross, acts as Eddie’s eyes to play and bring him back to his proud owner Angie Baker-Stedham. He can be seen pulling a rope as they go along the way. Mrs Baker-Stedham, 45, […]
Since time immemorial, dogs have remained by our side for their amazing physical gifts such as speed, endurance and agility. With the passage of time, man was selecting those that were better accustomed to hunting and the defense of the home, such as show dogs and collectors. Today, what was once just a job, has […]
The differences in character with dogs are evident. They can spend more hours without their owners, without being distressed or suffering from anxiety. Cats are more territorial, although this feature can be confused with curiosity. The cat is an independent, clean, territorial animal and a twilight hunter. Dangerous food for the cat – what should […]
Physiotherapy as an alternative treatment in compression of Cauda Equina SUMMARY The cauda equina, is the set of nerves and nerve roots that originate from L6 – L7 innervating the posterior train by means of the nerves: Sciatic, Obturator, Pudendo, Femoral and Pelvic. When generating a trauma at this level, mild to severe compressions […]
Hip dysplasia is a very common problem in certain breeds: BullDog, Bordeaux Doge, St. Bernard, Neapolitan Mastiff, German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Golden… all of them have an incidence above 20%. Dysplasia is a multifactorial, multigenic and hereditary disease, that is, there are several factors that predispose and cause hip dysplasia, there are several genes involved in […]
Deforming Spondylosis in Dogs DEGENERATION OF THE SPINE IN DOGS Deforming spondylosis is a degenerative, non-inflammatory disease of the spine, characterized by the production of bone spurs in the lower, sides, and upper area of the vertebrae of the spine. These spurs are simply caused by bone growths, usually growing in response to aging or […]
The phenotypic evaluation of hips done by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals falls into seven different categories. Those categories are Normal (Excellent, Good, Fair), and Dysplastic (Mild, Moderate, Severe). Once each of the radiologists classifies the hip into one of the 7 phenotypes above, the final hip grade is decided by a consensus of the […]
What is the proprioceptive system? It is the system by which the brain receives information about the position and movement of body parts with each other and in relation to their support base. This is produced through a series of receptors distributed throughout the body. Proprioceptive sensitivity is extraordinarily important in the dog’s relationship life. […]
A dog’s ability to move and perform its daily activities depends on the ability of the brain, spine, nerves, and muscles to coordinate together. This complex communication system exchanges information when nerves in the brain send messages to the body about the outside environment, and the body sends messages to the brain about what it […]