Lameness
Equine Lameness
Several common causes of equine lameness includes:
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Founder / Laminitis
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Trauma
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Infectious (hoof abscess, joint infection, etc)
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Osteoarthritis / Degenerative Joint Disease
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Development diseases (osteochondrosis, physitis, contracted flexor tendons)
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Evaluation for lameness starts with a lameness examination of your horse, identifying where the pain is coming from specifically, possibly taking radiographs to evaluate the bones themselves, and then deciding the best treatment options for you and your horse.
Dog & Cat Lameness
Several common lamenesses in our small animal patients include:
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Fracture / joint luxation
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Torn ligaments
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Toe nail infection or nail avulsion
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Cat bite abscesses
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Osteoarthritis / Degernative Joint Disease***
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Developmental Diseases (osteochrondrosis, angular limb deformities, etc)
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Hip Dysplasia
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Evaluation for lameness in small animals is similar to the horse as it starts with a lameness examination of your dog/cat, identifying where the pain is coming from specifically, possibly taking radiographs to evaluate the bones themselves, and then deciding the best treatment options for you and your pet.
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