It’s the start of a new year and most people are working on implementing some New Year’s resolutions for themselves. But what about our pets? Most of us probably don’t think about creating a resolution involving our furry companions, but maybe we should. Let’s explore what those goals might look like for our pets and how we might achieve them. Continue…
Carpal hyperextension (CHE) is a mouthful to say. But what is it? CHE is a condition that affects the front limb of the dog, specifically the carpal joint. Wait, what’s a carpal joint? Let’s start by looking at your own arm. Would it surprise you to know that your dog has the same bones and joints in their front limbs as you do in your arms? It’s true! This means that YOU have a carpal joint. It’s your wrist (that’s why they call it carpal tunnel syndrome). We could spend all day discussing comparative anatomy (in a future blog perhaps?), but let’s get back to the topic at hand… See what I did there?
