Intermittent lameness in canine athletes is one of the most challenging presentations in veterinary sports medicine: it appears episodically, may be absent at rest, and often fails to manifest during a standard consultation — making it one of the most
One of the most commonly encountered joint diseases in dogs is osteoarthritis – a progressive, irreversible degeneration of the joints that leads to pain, lameness, stiffness, and loss of mobility. While sporting dogs are more prone to this condition, all
Cranial cruciate ligament disease is one of the most common orthopedic conditions encountered in dogs, and TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) is now considered one of the gold-standard surgical techniques for managing this condition — a procedure that involves cutting
A common procedure among veterinarians specialized in orthopedics, this surgery has shown good results in restoring mobility and reducing pain in dogs suffering from a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture. This complex operation requires a strict post-operative rehabilitation period, as
Two days to learn, exchange ideas and explore the tools shaping veterinary practice: the London Vet Show returns to ExCeL London on 19–20 November 2026. With up to 17 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) available, the event brings clinical
In this clinical case, Dr. Gudrun Werner presents the longitudinal management of Mila, a 10-year-old German Shepherd diagnosed with lumbosacral instability and spondylosis. Lumbosacral instability (LSI) is defined as abnormal movement at the lumbosacral junction (L7-S1), typically associated with degenerative
When a dog appears to recover from an injury, subtle compensations can still remain hidden beneath the surface. In many cases, these movement adaptations only become noticeable once activity levels increase again. Without objective gait analysis, they can easily go
🐾 From the Conference Stage to the Consultation Room: Discover How We Use Gait Analysis to Help Dogs Move Better. Read Sarah Holmes’ story from Ease in Motion Canine Rehabilitation & Hydrotherapy Centre and learn how objective gait analysis supports
Just like any athlete, both animals and humans can suffer injuries related to their activity.These injuries can range from mild to more serious. That’s why proper preparation and preventive measures are essential for any canine sporting practice.The health and well-being
Functional assessment and rehabilitation monitoring using EKICO Tendiboots™ following surgical management of Traumatic Fragmented Medial Coronoid Process (Jump-Down Syndrome), a clinical case presented by Fur Ability Animal Rehabilitation in collaboration with Dr Sherman Canapp. Clinical presentation Mersey is a 4-year-old
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