Dog Illnesses - Find Out If Your Dog Has a Slipped Kneecap

By Kwame Ofori-Atta

Dog illnesses are not what any dog owner wants for their dog. Every dog owner wants a healthy dog, fun and energetic to play with. One dog illnesses is Slipped Kneecap disease. In the beginning this illness will not seem to be serious and if immediate action is not taken, it can be very uncomfortable for your dog.

Slipped kneecapped illness can show symptoms in a dog as early as 6 months old or in some when they grow up.

1. One can identify this dog illness when you notice that your young dog limps when running.

2. When there is occasional and sharp lameness on the back legs.

3. When your dog cannot squat or find it difficult to squat.

4. When there is a usual short cry of pain from your dog when walking, running and climbing high rise objects. This makes it difficult for the dog to exercise and limits their freedom.

The above symptoms are really uncomfortable and painful and no dog owner will want his or her do to go through any of the above. We have no excuse to let any dog go through common dog illnesses which can be cured or minimized through common knowledge or regular vet. visits.

The good news is that dog illnesses such as slipped kneecapped can be corrected or healed if detected in the infancy of the dog. If not detect as earl as possible then we can categorized them into the 5 categories. To find out more about slipped kneecapped and the 5 categories visit Dog Illnesses lens.

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