Tag: small breed health
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Can Dogs With Patellar Luxation Still Walk? Exercise, Warning Signs, and Weight Management
1. A diagnosis of patellar luxation does not automatically mean that every dog must stop walking. In mild cases, controlled low-impact activity and weight management may be part of conservative care. 2. If limping becomes persistent, your dog repeatedly refuses to bear weight, or pain and mobility worsen, the knee should be reassessed rather than…
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This Daily Habit Can Ruin Your Dog’s Kneecaps: The Truth About Sofa Jumping and How to Prevent It
1. The impact your dog’s knee joints absorb when jumping off a sofa or bed reaches up to 5 times their body weight, which is the core cause of patellar luxation. 2. For small dogs with genetically shallow trochlear grooves (Pomeranians, Maltese, etc.) and Dachshunds vulnerable to spinal shock, furniture taller than 30cm is especially…