How can I tell if my dog is lame? What are causes of lameness?  

Why is my dog limping? 

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This site was developed as a resource to provide owners with information regarding dogs with lameness. It is our intent that pain and disability be eliminated or greatly reduced in dogs with orthopedic problems.  

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Awareness is key.

Knowledge is powerful.

Treatment is essential!

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Learn more about causes of lameness in your dog, including:

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• Hip Dysplasia

• Legg Calve Perthes Disease

• Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease

• Luxating Patella

• Sporting Injuries

  • Medial Shoulder Instability​

  • Biceps Tenosynovitis

  • Supraspinatus Tendinopathy

  • Infraspinatus Muscle Contracture

• Osteochondrititis Dissecans​

• Fragmented Medial Coronoid Process

• Ununited Anconeal Process

• Osteosarcoma

• Fractures

Hover over the images for interesting information and facts.

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Do you feed your dog nutritional supplements or nutraceuticals for arthritis, such as glucosamine, chondroitin, omega-3 fish oils, avocado-soybean oils, turmeric, boswellia?

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Do you know what you are giving, and does the product contain what you think it does?

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Has the product undergone appropriate studies?

Does the product work?

Read answers to these and other questions in the latest blog!

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Want to learn more about:

Causes of Hip Dysplasia

Treatments for Hip Dysplasia

Physical Rehabilitation for Dogs

Sports Medicine Injuries and Treatments for Dogs

See the books in the Online Shop to Help!

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Also available on MyLameDog.com:

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• Essential Facts of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine in Companion Animals 

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• Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy

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• Coming Soon! Dog Owner's Guide to Arthritis

Dog Owner's Guide to Hip Dysplasia

Available in the My Lame Dog online shop and on Kindle as an e-book!