Why Do You Need to Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Clean? Like with our own teeth and gums, it is vital that we keep them clean to prevent dental and gum disease. Regular brushing prevents tartar build up from the foods we eat. This tartar is calcified food that sticks to the...

Elbow dysplasia generally occurs in medium, large, or giant dog breeds. Dysplasia means abnormality of development, and this is precisely what occurs. The elbow is a complex joint, involving three bones which need to align correctly to prevent issues from occurring....

Osteochondritis dissecans is when the cartilage separates from the end of the bone. Osteochondrosis refers to an abnormal development of the cartilage. It is this abnormal development that causes the OCD to occur. In dogs, it is most commonly seen in the shoulder...