Musculoskeletal conditions are injuries and disorders that affect the body’s movement or musculoskeletal system.
This page includes articles about common musculoskeletal conditions that affect dogs, including their symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, home strategies, supplements and more.
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Arthritis
- Arthritis Symptoms
- Arthritis Treatment
- What Can I Give My Dog for Arthritis
- Is Fish Oil Better than Glucosamine for Arthritis?
- Arthritis Home Strategies
- Managing Arthritis Infographic
- Best Dog Bed For Arthritis
- Is Old Age an Excuse For Pain and Stiffness?
Back Pain
- IVDD in Dogs
- Low Back Injuries in Agility Dogs
- Treatment of Low Back Injuries in Agility Dogs
- Why Do Agility Dogs Get Sore Backs?
- Back Pain
Neurological Conditions
Hip Dysplasia
- Hip Dysplasia Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
- Hip Dysplasia Treatment
- Top 10 Breeds Affected by Hip Dysplasia
- Supplements for Dogs with Hip Dysplasia
- Is Fish Oil Better than Glucosamine for Hip Dysplasia?
- How to Help a Dog at Home With Hip Dysplasia
Iliopsoas Strain
Knee Injuries
- Torn ACL in Dogs
- Preparing for Dog ACL Surgery
- Dog ACL Surgery – Home Exercises
- Dog ACL Surgery – What to Expect
- TPLO Surgery For Dogs
- TPLO Surgery Cost
- Returning to Dog Agility after TPLO
- Cavaletti For Dogs
- Luxating Patella
Shoulder Injuries
- Shoulder Injuries in Agility Dogs
- Treatment of Shoulder Injuries in Agility Dogs (applies to all dogs)
- Why Do Agility Dogs Get Sore Shoulders?
- Triceps Injuries in Dogs
- Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) – to come
- Medial Shoulder Instability – to come
Elbow Dysplasia
Other
- Puppy Exercise Guidelines
- How Much Exercise Does a Puppy Need?
- Why is My Puppy Limping?
- Getting Your Puppy Used to Touch
- Causes of Limping in Dogs
- Why is My Dog Limping?
- Weight Management in Dogs
- Dog Behavior and Pain
- Maintenance Treatment in Dogs
- My Dog Doesn’t Like Being Touched
- Rehab Basics
- How to Return Your Dog to Agility After Injury?
- Home Isolation With Your Dog
- Cavaletti For Dogs
- Rear-End Awareness in Dogs