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Coxal Luxation – When the Hip Pops Out of Socket

06-03-19 by CriticalCareDVM
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Orthopedic injuries are relatively common in dogs and cats. Problems like broken bones, luxating patellas, and ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments occur quite frequently. Hip injuries happen too, and coxal luxation – also called hip dislocation – is arguably the most common injury at this joint. So, this week I’m sharing information about this orthopedic problem, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acetabulum, closed reduction, coxal, femoral head, femoral head and neck excision, femoral head ostectomy, femur, FHNE, FHO, open reduction, pelvis, radiographs, surgery, total hip replacement, trauma

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs & Cats – Those Hips Don’t Lie!

11-12-17 by CriticalCareDVM

If we all live long enough, we’ll develop arthritis. The same can be said for our dogs and cats. But can you imagine developing arthritis as a toddler? Unfortunately, our furry companions may be born with hip condition called hip dysplasia. This orthopedic problem is characterized by abnormal joint laxity that ultimately induces arthritis and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acetabulum, arthritis, ball, coxofemoral, crepitus, DPO, dysplasia, femur, FHNE, FHNO, FHO, hip, joint, JPS, juvenile, lameness, laxity, NSAIDs, OFA, ortolani, ossification, osteotomy, pelvis, PennHip, pubic, replacement, round ligamnet, socket, symphysiodesis, TPO, Type III collagen

Labor in Dogs & Cats – Be Prepared for the Unexpected

17-10-16 by CriticalCareDVM

Just as for humans, labor in dogs and cats is straightforward without complications. But the latter do happen, and they tend to happen at inopportune times like the middle of the night. Pet parents need to be prepared for the unexpected. This week I share information to help families identify when something is going (or has … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: assisted, C-section, Caesarian, cervix, contraction, ecbolic, fetal membranes, fetus, labor, obstruction, pelvis, stage, uterus

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