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Why Is My Dog Limping on a Back Leg? What It Means When There’s No PainÂ
09/04/2026 | 4 minute read
Seeing your dog favor a leg is alarming, especially when you can’t pinpoint why. Is it a strain that’ll sort itself out, or something that needs a vet visit today? This guide will help you pinpoint what you’re dealing with, and whether the absence of obvious pain is actually a reason to feel reassured. Here’s what most owners don’t realize: a dog limping on a back leg without showing pain doesn’t automatically mean it’s minor. […]
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Seeing your dog favor a leg is alarming, especially when you can’t pinpoint why. Is it a strain that’ll sort itself out, or something that needs a vet visit today? This guide will help you pinpoint what you’re dealing with, and …
Managing pain after dental extractions — whether a single tooth or a full-mouth procedure — is one of the more complex challenges in day-to-day veterinary practice. Standard analgesic protocols often …
Veterinary rehabilitation has evolved beyond traditional physical therapy. Today, PulseVet® shock wave therapy and Assisi LOOP® targeted pulsed electromagnetic field (tPEMF™) therapy provide evidence-based alternatives for chronic tendinopathies, osteoarthritis, and post-operative recovery. These non-invasive modalities offer …
If your dog or cat is recovering from dental surgery or tooth extraction, managing their pain effectively is crucial for a smooth recovery. Periodontal disease, more commonly known as dental disease, affects 80% …
Based on the continuing education webinar by Steve Dale, CABC* As a devoted pet parent, you want nothing but the best for your furry family member, especially when they’re dealing with pain, …
Based on the continuing education webinar by Steve Dale, CABC* As families return to pre-pandemic routines with children heading back to school, veterinary practices are seeing a significant uptick in …
Based on the webinar “School Days: Stress of Back to School for the Dog” by Steve Dale, CABC* As children head back to school this fall, many pet parents are …
Is your dog limping, struggling to get up, or avoiding their favorite activities? You’re not alone—millions of dogs suffer from joint pain and arthritis. The good news is that modern …
With more non-pharmaceutical and alternative treatment options popping up as pet parents strive to offer their pets the best care, it can become hard to sort through all the options. …
Quick Summary: The Calmer Canine device uses targeted pulsed electromagnetic field technology (tPEMF™ technology) to reduce brain inflammation that causes anxiety in dogs. With just two 15-minute treatments daily over …
by Adam Christman, DVM, MBA As pet owners, we naturally want the best for our furry friends, especially when they are in pain. As a veterinarian, I appreciate the passion …
by Natalie Diamanti, DVM, CVA. As a mixed-animal integrative medicine veterinarian, I’ve observed that pain is a common denominator among all my patients. Our patients may not be able to tell us …