Dogs of all ages and sizes need exercise. Without this physical stimulation, they will not live a happy life. However, finding the time to walk or run your dog as much as you would like can be tricky.

DDH is 4 to 8 times more common in females. [10] The androgens present in male infants provide some protection against the maternal hormone relaxin, which may contribute to increased joint laxity ...

A collaboration between researchers of UMC Utrecht and the faculty of Veterinary Medicine produced a new treatment for hip disorders. A 3D-printed implant should allow the hip joint to function ...

True Scandinavians, Icelandic sheepdogs are Iceland's only native dog and a symbol of Icelandic culture. Originally bred as herding dogs by Norse settlers (and still excellent working dogs ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys ...

Loss of articular cartilage caused by extracellular matrix breakdown is the hallmark of arthritis. Degradative fragments of cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) have been observed in ...

A hip labral tear is an injury to the ring of cartilage (the labrum) around the hip socket. The labrum is essential for hip joint stability. The cartilage rim deepens the socket and holds the leg bone ...