Ear cropping is a controversial practice that involves surgically altering a dog’s ears for appearance or breed standards. The procedure has been argued intermittently for decades, yet it continues to be requested by some owners.

The cannon bone is one of the most important parts of a horse's leg to participate in weight bearing, shock dissipation, and soundness at work, training, and performance. It is crucial that owners track cannon bone health not just for show horses but for riding partners as well.

The cannon bone is one of the most important weight-carrying structures of the horse's lower leg. Many times called the "shinbone," it has to endure a lot of stress under exercise, competition, and even normal training. For performance horses, the durability of the cannon bone is paramount to ensure long-term soundness as well as athletic performance.

At any point in its life an animal may be placed in a competitive arena, and its performance is as direct a determination of its overall health and physical condition. In a champion show horse, the rhythmic trot is very important; in a prize-winning steer the quality of the stance is critical and in the active nimbleness of a show dog the same considerations apply.

The stifle (known colloquially as the knee of the hind leg) is a very complicated and vital structure to the locomotion of the horse. It has been found important in propulsion, flexibility and in the general athletic performance. The stifle horse can also be subject to a wide range of damage, including mild-strains, ligament and cartilage ruptures, due to the high forces the stifle must endure in the process of movement.

Tendon or ligament damage can be a significant setback to either a professional athlete, a weekend warrior or simply someone whose daily activities depend on his or her body. These are the tough and fibrous connective tissues necessary to movement, stability and strength, and are the slowest and often incapable of full healing. Though the main pillars of the recovery process are professional medical care, rest, and a well-developed physical therapy plan.

With the passage of time, stiffness, immobility, and pain will become a part of the geriatric process. One of the most prevalent diseases in older geriatric dogs is arthritis, directly affecting the joints and gradually reducing their quality of life. While disease occurs more frequently in old animals, young animals are also seen with symptoms under certain circumstances, such as lifestyle, trauma, or inherited predisposition.

Cats are famous by their jumping ability, graceful and agile nature and their ability to find their way even in the narrowest openings or into the tallest shelves. But behind that slim physique, they are in their joints all the time and just like in humans or dogs, they too are prone to wear and tear as they go on.

Joint health is an essential part of our pets' overall health, and it is especially important as our pets age. Choosing the right joint supplements can be complicated, and many pet owners make numerous errors that ultimately put their pets' health at risk. This post details some of the pitfalls to avoid when choosing joint supplements for your pets, including considerations for specific conditions like canine coccidioidomycosis and the unique needs of cats.

As dogs get older or, increasingly, gain too much weight the extra pressure on their joints can develop into chronic discomfort and lack of mobility. Similar to people, the joints of a dog bear more stress when it is overweight, hastening the breakdown of cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. This is particularly significant for older-aged dogs or breeds that are more likely to develop joint issues 

Joint health is an essential part of our pets' overall health, and it is especially important as our pets age. Choosing the right joint supplements can be complicated, and many pet owners make numerous errors that ultimately put their pets' health at risk. This post details some of the pitfalls to avoid when choosing joint supplements for your pets, including considerations for specific conditions like canine coccidioidomycosis and the unique needs of cats.

It is so much fun to see our horses in their grand twilight years move so gracefully into their golden years. However, old age brings along a special sense of needs that needs special care and specific daily routine. Similar to people, aged horses may have problems related to stiffness of the joints, teeth, and metabolism. Through their unanimous and concerned treatment, we will be able to make their time as much more comfortable, increase the active time in their lives and make sure that their golden years are really golden.

There is one condition that is as devastating to a horse as founder is also called laminitis. It is an uncomfortable and complicated disorder whose laminae sensitive layers inside the hoof are affected, which seem to attach the coffin bone to the hoof wall. In case these laminae get inflamed and damaged, the attachment is weakened; this can cause the coffin bones to spin or sink in the hoof capsule.

Arthritis is one of the conditions that make a horse the most uncomfortable, interferes with his performance, and affects his general wellbeing. Whether it is a spirited foal to a wise senior, the healthy joints play a central role in their freedom of movement and the absorbency of impact and functions intended to be carried out be it on trails, arena, or out in the pasture. Being the owners and guardians of horses, we always seek to do the best to our horse partners.

In millions of farming managements across the globe, the backbone is the working animals. Starting with the draft horses to plow and cattle compulsorily used as work animals and sometimes the logging ones, to the donkeys that have to haul heavy loads in rough terrains, their bodies face a lot of physical pressures.