What are Some Bone Problems that can Affect your Dog

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What are Some Bone Problems That can Affect Your
Dog
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Each and every dog is unique in its breed, size
and needs.
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As your dog gets older, the special care you
provide needs to be adjusted.
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Some problems that your dog faces while aging is
related to bones.
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Bone problems can either be genetic or might
develop as your dog ages.
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Here are some bone problems affecting dogs.
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Osteomyelitis
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Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone is
caused due to traumatic injury.
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Dogs bones can also get infected through a
systematic infection.
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Systematic infection reaches bone through the
bloodstream.
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The affected site in your dogs body will appear
swollen or red.
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Take your pet to the vet antibiotics will be
administered to fight the infection.
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Fractures
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Fractures are caused by traumas like fights,
accidents, or fall from high places.
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The break will be classified as either open or
close.
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Open fracture is known as compounded fracture
the bone protrudes through the skin.
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A close fracture doesnt protrude through the
skin.
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Depending on the severity of fracture your dog
might have a splint or surgery.
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Bone tumors
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Bone tumors can develop on any bone in your pups
body.
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Tumor can directly develop from affected bone or
the cancerous cells.
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The easiest way to identify if your pet has bone
tumor is through lameness.
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Bone tumors are often caught only after they have
some time to develop.
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Best course of action is to first try by medicine
if it fails, then surgery.
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Further addressing bone problems
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Bring your dog to the trusted veterinarian at Dr.
Rons Animal Hospital Emergency.
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We are accessible from Simi Valley, Moorpark,
Thousand Oaks, Chatsworth Ventura County.
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We offer regular hours during the day emergency
services after hours.
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