In previous posts I’ve written about some important neurological conditions that affect our pets, including intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and brain tumors. This week’s post reviews insightful information about another neurological condition called fibrocartilaginous embolism or FCE. I hope you enjoy reading it and will share it with other pet…
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Iliopsoas Muscle Injury – A Common Problem in Active Dogs
Canine athletes, like their human counterparts, are prone to potential musculoskeletal, tendon, and ligament injuries, including cranial cruciate ligament rupture. An under-recognized sporting problem is iliopsoas (il-ē-ō-sō-es) muscle injury. My parents’ dog was recently diagnosed with this condition, so I wanted to dedicate time to explaining it to all of…
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Degenerative Myelopathy – A Progressive Spinal Cord Disease in Dogs
On this – the 3rd anniversary of CriticalCareDVM.com – I wanted to devote some time to an important and under-appreciated cause of pelvic limb weakness and paralysis in dogs. Most pet parents know about intervertebral disc disease that can cause neurological complications like difficulty walking and spinal discomfort. Yet, degenerative…
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Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) Injury in Dogs: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Dogs, like people, can injure ligaments in their knee joints (stifles). In dogs, the ligament most often affected is the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). In people, this same structure is called the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Because many pet parents recognize the term ACL, veterinarians often use both names to…