by Sandia Animal Clinic | Apr 1, 2024 | Pet Care
Canine hip dysplasia is an inherited, degenerative disease that leads to painful arthritis and diminishes the quality of life of dogs. The cause, predisposition, severity, and treatments all involve multiple factors. Hip Dysplasia As puppies grow, the ball (femoral...
by Sandia Animal Clinic | Mar 1, 2024 | Pet Care
Cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD) is a common ailment in canines, one that we see often at our clinic. It is one of the most common reasons for hind-leg lameness in dogs. CCLD reduces dogs’ quality of life by hindering movement, causing pain, and leading to...
by Sandia Animal Clinic | Dec 1, 2018 | Pet Care
Pyometra is a condition commonly seen in veterinary medicine. Though this disease is life threatening, it is treatable when caught soon enough. More importantly, it’s preventable. Pyometra is an infection that occurs in the uterus. As the infection progresses, the...
