What is Rimadyl? Rimadyl (generic name: carprofen), is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat the pain and inflammation of hip dysplasia and arthritis in dogs. Rimadyl provides 24-hour relief from these debilitating diseases by reducing a dog’s hormones that cause the pain and inflammation. Rimadyl is available in three forms for easy administration […]
Category: Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Arthritis in Older Dogs
Just like humans, older dogs are susceptible to many diseases, arthritis and hip dysplasia being two of the most common ailments. If your dog is affected by arthritis, there are some things you’ll need to do to make sure it’s comfortable at all times and has the ability – and mobility – to enjoy its […]
Hip Dysplasia in Great Danes
Hip dysplasia is a debilitating disease that affects the hip joints in dogs. It is commonly found among large breed dogs but also can occur in medium and small size breeds. Certain breeds like Great Danes are more susceptible to hip dysplasia, and the disease is more common in pure-bred dogs than in mixed breeds. […]
Hip Dysplasia in German Shepherds
Hip dysplasia in German Shepherds is, sadly, a pretty common health issue. According to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, approximately 15 percent of all German Shepherds born between 2000 and 2002 were diagnosed as suffering from hip dysplasia. What hip dysplasia in German Shepherds means To better understand what it means when your veterinarian diagnoses […]
Hip Dysplasia in Labradors
Hip dysplasia in Labradors is a genetic disease that can cause crippling, lameness and severe arthritic pain in a dog’s joints. For Labradors that are genetically prone to hip dysplasia, symptoms can occur in puppies that are just a few months old or they can strike later in a dog’s life. Causes & symptoms of […]
Hip Dysplasia in Golden Retrievers
Hip dysplasia in Golden Retrievers is a genetic disorder, an inherited instability of the dog’s joints which is common in the breed. Golden Retrievers The Golden Retriever was first developed in Scotland, the original breeding being a cross between a male yellow-colored Retriever with a Tweed Water Spaniel female dog. Some variations exist between the […]
Arthritis, Dogs and Dinosaurs
Arthritis is one of the oldest diseases known to mankind. Surprisingly, science has shown that dinosaurs also had arthritis and there is evidence that early humans had the same chronic aches and pains. So it’s understandable that dogs can develop arthritis also. In fact, arthritis is a common disease affecting man’s best friend. Did you […]
Classic Tails Vol. 3 – The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain’s classic tale “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is regarded by many as the greatest literary achievement of any American author. The story was inspired by many of Twain’s own experiences as a riverboat pilot. The book is the story of two runaways—a white dog and a black dog—and me, a Golden Retriever with […]
Can Hip Dysplasia be Prevented? (Hip Dysplasia In Dogs – Part 4)
This is the fourth part of our 4-part series “Hip Dysplasia in Dogs”. In this last part we’ll focus on how to prevent hip dysplasia. Can hip dysplasia be prevented? ⇒ Part 1: ‘What Is Hip Dysplasia in Dogs – Causes & Symptoms‘ ⇒ Part 2: ‘Diagnosis And Treatment Of Hip Dysplasia‘ ⇒ Part 3: […]
Wotan Plunders the Petco Store
Yesterday I took Wotan with me because he enjoys riding in the car and he especially loves shopping with me, sniffing everything in the stores, from the products to the customers. I figured we’d both have a good time wandering the aisles of Petco but I had no idea of what was in store for […]
