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I would like to ask if I could recieve some information on hip dysplasia in dogs. Thank you

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I have often wondered about a hip joint disease. He looks and acts healthy, except he is hesitant to jump in and out of the bed of my truck without assistance. I know he should be able to do this with no problem.

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Why does my 7-8 yr.old dog let out a moaning sounding noise when he lies down?

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My 11 month old puppy has just started making a popping noise around her hip area when we walk and she also had trouble jumping up on the couch to sit by me. It looked like her back legs or something locked up.

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My two-year-old Boxer-Pit mix has a limp with her back right leg. She has fallen on the snow this winter and we don't know if she injured it by falling, or if the lameness caused the fall. The limp is not always apparent and there seems to be little if any pain associated with touch. Is hip dysplasia common in these dogs? How can I learn what is the cause of the limp and what can I do short of surgery if it is dysplasia?

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What is the best treatment for a small dog with arthritis?

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How can I tell if my dog’s tail is broken or just bruised? What can I do for her?

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My American Bulldog has been limping on and off for about 4 or 5 weeks. He's 8 months old and weighs about 80 pounds. My veterinarian didn't feel anything unusual in his front leg. Is it most likely a sprain and if so what can I do?

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My 8 year old St. Bernard has recently torn an ACL in her back leg. What are they options for repairing this problem?

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