Not acting quickly to address these symptoms can have serious consequences for your canine's health. Here's when to seek help ...

The kneecap ‘pops’ out to one side while the dog is using the leg, causing luxating patella symptoms. In about 90% of cases, the patella pops out to the middle of the leg (a ‘medial’ patella luxation ...

Check for Obvious Injuries: Examine your dog's body for any visible wounds, swelling, or bruising. If you find any obvious injuries, seek veterinary attention immediately. Palpate for Pain: Gently ...

Sprains are ligament injuries while strains are muscle injuries, though they can both be painful. Learn the best ways to treat both in order to ensure a fast and safe recovery.

Liver shunts in dogs occur when veins that usually carry blood to the liver bypass the organ via an abnormal vessel. They can be tricky to deal with and cause some serious health issues if left ...

Wrapping a sprained ankle provides support and helps decrease swelling while your ligaments heal. Wrapping your ankle is especially important if your leg will be in a "dependent" position during the ...

Dogs licking their front legs a lot can surely cause dog owners to wonder about what must be going on in their dogs' minds. A closer insight reveals that front leg licking may be triggered by a vast ...

All dogs are at risk of getting distemper, so it's important to know the causes, symptoms and how to prevent it. Canine distemper is a viral disease caused by the canine distemper virus ...

Why do dogs move their leg when you pet them? It's as if your dog cannot control himself, you give your dog a nice belly rub and that dog leg goes in kicking motion as if it had a brain of its own, ...