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• Arthritis in dogs

  Arthritis (osteoarthritis) is a very common condition that causes painful, swollen joints.

• 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.

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

  Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID’s) are a group of medicines used to fight inflammation. They reduce high temperatures, heat, swelling and pain.

• Loss of balance in dogs

  Loss of balance can be caused by many different problems. Balance and coordination are controlled by the inner ear and brain, problems with either of these areas could cause balance issues.

• Luxating patella in dogs

  A luxating patella occurs when a dog's kneecap slides out of the groove in the thighbone. A healthy kneecap should never slip out of the groove, and if it does, we call it a luxating patella (dislocating kneecap).