Dog Health Conditions – Lameness |
| Canine lameness has many different causes. |
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Injuries such as cuts, wounds, infections, and splinters to the pads of the feet can lead to lameness. |
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Joint disease or arthritis cause lameness. |
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Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (also known as Femoral Head Necrosis) is an inherited condition that affects small dogs. |
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Spinal disease such as slipped discs or decay of the spinal cord discs can cause severe lameness. |
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Osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, causes persistent limps and much pain. |
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Some ticks can cause weakness in dogs' hind limbs and, if left untreated, can eventually progress to paralysis of the front legs. |
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Medications for canine lameness include Rimadyl and piroxicam. |
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