As a dog owner, perhaps one of the hardest things is to see your furry friend in pain. Unfortunately, a tear or rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) just happens to be one of the most common ...
A dog’s cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is similar to a human’s anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which stabilizes the knee joint. CCL degeneration and subsequent tears are common in dogs of all sizes ...
It’s not uncommon to look into an older dog’s eyes and see a cloudy film or opacity over their eye lens. In some dogs, it’s nothing to be worried about and simply a sign of aging. For others, it can ...
Limits and conditions can apply to ACL surgery on your pet Lorraine Roberte is an insurance writer for Investopedia. As a personal finance writer, her expertise includes money management and insurance ...
It's likely that your dog will need medical care for a health condition at least once in its life"especially if it's a breed that's predisposed to health issues like pugs. One health issue that's ...
A TikTok user experienced every pet owner’s fear when she found out her beloved dog Lex needed a very expensive surgery that she could not afford. On Aug. 9, TikToker Bellah Hambleton ...
The first dog to undergo life-saving open heart surgery in the U.S. is expected to live, after receiving the inaugural operation at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The ...
Meera Pal is a Northern California-based writer with a background in journalism and books. She covers pets, real estate, tech, and everything in between. You can follow her on Twitter @Meerakat Kelly ...
Dogs these days are getting plastic surgery. While I thought that the fancy grooming and little outfits were over the top, “pet parents” have taken their dog obsession up a notch with plastic surgery ...