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• Cruciate ligament damage in dogs

  If one of the cruciate ligaments is damaged the knee joint becomes wobbly and this is usually very painful. The most common way for a dog to damage a cruciate ligament is by jumping, skidding, twisting or turning awkwardly.

• Ear problems in dogs

  A sore ear is not something to ignore. Ear problems can be very painful and need vet treatment to cure and find the cause.

• Ear infections in dogs

  Ear infections in dogs can be caused by bacteria or yeast (or both). There is usually an underlying cause for an ear infection, such as ear mites or a skin allergy.

• Elbow dysplasia in dogs

  Elbow dysplasia is a painful condition of the elbow joint that most commonly affects large breed dogs. It causes swelling, pain and eventually arthritis.

• Fleas on dogs

  Fleas are tiny insects that live on dogs, cats and in your home. They are much more common in the summer months (April - September).