What is osteoarthritis in dogs?
ONSET OF OSTEOARTHRITIS Cartilage wears down with movement. In principle, there is nothing wrong with this as long as sufficient new cartilage is produced. When this is not balanced, cartilage will be produced that is less resilient. When joint cartilage is damaged, less synovial fluid is automatically produced. Extra bone may also be produced. The […]
Is my dog too fat? What does this mean?
Obesity in dogs, as in humans, can cause a variety of problems and injuries. For example, an overweight dog has more difficulty moving, putting more strain on its joints. This can cause osteoarthritis, among other things. Such inflammation of the joints makes exercise and losing weight even more difficult. So is your dog overweight? We […]
Fireworks anxiety in dogs
CAUSES OF FIREWORKS ANXIETY There are several causes why dogs experience or may develop fear of fireworks. First, it is a given that dogs hear about four times better than we do. Certain sounds can therefore come in extra sharply and be annoying to dogs. Think of sounds from an alarm clock, doorbell, fire alarm […]
