A dog’s hips carry the load of a lifetime of running, playing and jumping. And unfortunately, faulty hip joints are a common condition for many dogs. While genetics are an underlying cause of abnormal ...

Prospective dog owners should be aware their puppy could be predisposed to developing a painful and incurable condition. A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes over the last ...

Nobody uses their feet, elbows and knees like the dogs pressed into service by Smoky Mountain Service Dogs — all the more reason to get an annual look-see by someone trained to spot potential problems ...

Hip dysplasia occurs when the two bones that come together in the hip joint — the pelvis and femur bones — are out of alignment. The condition can cause misalignment, movement, and flexibility issues ...