How to Stretch Your Dog’s Iliopsoas?
The iliopsoas is one of the main hip flexor muscles in a dog. The hip flexors are a group of muscles that attach to your dog’s thigh and are key players in moving the rear limb forward. They also work …
Hip Dysplasia
Top 10 Breeds Affected by Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is an abnormal or faulty development of the hip. A key sign is hip joint laxity, or a loose fit of the head of the femur in the hip socket. This looseness results in abnormal pressures being put …
Puppy Exercise Guidelines
If you have a puppy or plan to get one, it’s important that you let them exercise on a regular basis. The amount of safe puppy exercise can however be a balancing act. You want to keep your puppy safe …
How to Help a Dog at Home With Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is a condition that develops in dogs as they grow. It results in abnormal growth of the hip joint. Over time the abnormal development can lead to degeneration in the hip joint, which results in hip arthritis. The …