![](https://focusandflourish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_3963-892x1030.jpg)
Fully narrated surgical videos.
In depth guide and more.
• It is really important to get a good history so that you can get a feel for how this lameness is behaving and affecting the patient.
• Watch the dog move, confirm the lameness and make sure that the other limbs are moving well (or not).
• Have blood work done if planning on using NSAIDs especially for longterm and in the patient geriatric.
• The pet’s prognosis is based on an accurate and often timely diagnosis.
• The outcome is also dependent on selecting the best treatment option for the pet. A less than ideal treatment plan may be the only option available to a client for a variety of reasons but it is important to understand that the pet’s outcome will likely correspond with the selected treatment plan.
• Timely implementation of a treatment plan can make a difference to the longterm prognosis (so get your clients to act!)
• Many joint related issues will lead to osteoarthritis (OA) but OA can be a very manageable problem.
When dealing with a lameness in a dog that is of non-traumatic origin, keep these rule-outs in mind:
Young patient (<.5 yrs):
• Panosteitis
• Shoulder OCD
• Elbow Dysplasia
• Hip Dysplasia (acute or puppy form)
• Legge Calve Perthes (small dog)
Adult Patient:
• Shoulder issues (tendonitis, MSI)
• Elbow Dysplasia (adult onset)
• Hip Dysplasia (chronic or adult form)
• Degenerative cranial cruciate ligament disease
• Medial patella luxations (small dog)
• Osteoarthritis
• Spinal issues (IVDD, LS or cervical spine issues)
• Immune or infectious arthropathies
Geriatric patients:
• OA
• Shoulder issues
• Spinal issues
• Neoplasia
Subscribe to our newsletter and receive 15% off a workshop of your choice!
Workshops & Courses
Blog
- The Secret to having the Bandage stay Above the StifleJuly 3, 2024 - 1:44 pm
- Common Mistakes made by Veterinarians when doing the Drawer TestJune 26, 2024 - 9:22 am
- Burying the end knot in a continuous subcutaneous suture patternJune 19, 2024 - 7:35 pm
- Creating Donuts for your BandagesJune 12, 2024 - 3:15 pm
- The Knotless Suture PatternJune 5, 2024 - 2:45 pm