Providing your pet with a nutritious diet is important for their health and well-being, but misinformation can lead you to make poor dietary choices for your pet, which can harm their health. Our Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics specialist Dr. David Dycus understands how difficult separating fact from fiction can be when faced with so much information, [...]
Exercise is critical to your dog’s overall health and well-being. Regular activity helps maintain a healthy weight, prevents boredom, provides enrichment, and reduces the risk of various health issues. However, not all exercises are suitable for every dog. Our Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics specialist Dr. David Dycus wants all dogs to be as sound and healthy [...]
Hip dysplasia is the abnormal development of the hip joint, which can lead to dysfunction, pain, and progressive joint changes such as osteoarthritis (OA). Our Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics specialist, Dr. David Dycus, commonly sees pets, especially dogs, with hip dysplasia, and we explain all you need to know about the condition. What is hip dysplasia [...]
Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease is one of the most common orthopedic issues affecting pets, particularly dogs. Our Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics specialist Dr. David Dycus frequently treats pets with this condition, and we provide information about CCL disease in dogs and cats. A pet’s normal cranial cruciate ligament To understand CCL disease, you must first [...]
Feline osteoarthritis (OA) is surprisingly common, yet many owners don’t realize their cat is affected, because our feline friends are notorious for hiding vulnerabilities. Our Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics team wants to ensure mobility issues don’t hinder your cat’s natural climbing and hunting instincts, so we explain what cat owners need to know about feline OA. [...]
Has your dog started slowing down, having trouble with stairs, not wanting to play as much or becoming stiff after playing or laying down for an extended period of time? Are they sleeping more during the day or less enthusiastic about their morning walk? Many dog owners think this is a normal part of their [...]
