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• Legg-Perthes in dogs

  Legg-Perthes is a painful condition that causes the hip joint to crumble and collapse. Legg-Perthes affects young dogs and is most common in small breeds.

• Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in dogs

  Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer. Osteosarcomas are painful tumours that often first appear as hot, solid, tender swellings. They are most common in leg bones, but can affect any bone in the body.

• 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.

• 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.