It is estimated that over 14 million pets in the U.S. have arthritis, some as young as 1 year of age, but only a small percentage of animals with the condition are receiving treatment. Statistically, 1 out of every 3 cats will develop joint problems sometime during...
Muscle diseases in cats are relatively rare and range from minor to severe. If you think your cat might have a muscle disease, symptoms you should look for include a stiff stilted gait, muscle swelling, muscle weakness, muscle pain — especially when muscles are...
Did you know that 25% of all dogs are affected by some form of joint problem? This percentage goes up dramatically and senior dogs. The latest statistics show that up to 70% of all senior dogs have painful arthritis. If you suspect that your canine friend has a joint...
Diseases that affect the muscles of the dog often involve the nervous system and are difficult to diagnose without sophisticated testing by a veterinarian. A common clinical sign for most of the diseases includes intermittent or generalized muscle weakness and pain....
