Blogs from Zoomadog

Grass allergies are relatively common in dogs and can affect your dog to varying degrees. They are most often caused by pollen associated with grasses. The allergic reaction occurs when your dog’s immune system overreacts to the proteins or pollen,...

Black Skin Disease can be distressing to watch in your dog.  Black Skin Disease or Alopecia X is a skin condition, which will leave your dog with hair loss and often black skin / spots on their back, legs or...

Mild to moderate shoulder dislocation - use a brace A shoulder brace can be a great way for your do to make a full recovery. The brace will support their shouldr, reduce risk of reinjury and reduce their movement (if...

When your dog has been diagnosed with elbow dysplasia by your vet, they will give you an indication of the nature and extent of the dysplasia. This will help you to understand the severity of the condition in your dog...

A luxating patella (sometimes called a floating kneecap) is a common orthopaedic condition in dogs. Although it can occur as a result of a traumatic injury, it's mostly commonly an inherited condition, and mostly seen in small and toy breeds....

Treatment for Achilles Tendon injuries in dogs depends on the severity of the injury. Generally surgery isn't needed when there's no significant breakdown in the tendon. If your dog is unable to have surgery, either because they are too old,...

If your dog has Achilles Tendon surgery, it probably won’t be your regular vet who performs the surgery. Instead, your dog will likely be operated on by a specialist. The specific surgical procedures for Achilles Tendon injuries vary, and will depend on the type...

Treatment for Achilles Tendon injuries in dogs will depend on the severity of the injury. In some cases, conservative management may be all that is needed. This involves rest, restricted activity, pain medication, and the use of a splint or...

If you think your dog has injured their Achilles Tendon, it's essential to visit your vet immediately for a confirmed diagnosis. An Achilles tendon injury in your dog can be quite serious and recovery can take a significant amount of time. Common...

The Achilles Tendon is found on your dog’s back leg. It is the largest complex tendon in a dog, and comprises five different muscles converging. Its function is to extend the hock and flex the digits. See the red area...

Generally, hock surgery in dogs isn't that common. However, it may be that your vet has told you your dog needs surgery for their hock injury. Hock surgery may require pins, wires and/or screws if there's a fracture, or screws...

It's important to know the difference between a sprained hock, ruptured / torn hock, and collapsed hock. This will help you understand if your dog has a ruptured or collapsed hock.  Sprained hock Your dog will most likely show a...