Orthopaedic Vet Services

While arthritis tends to develop in senior pets, orthopaedic problems can affect dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals at any age. Orthopaedic issues can be a genetic trait in some breeds, or they may be triggered by obesity, poor nutrition, an accident or illness.

Potential orthopaedic problems include:

• Arthritis
• Bone disease
• Fractures and broken bones
• Hip and elbow dysplasia (abnormal development of either the hip or elbow joint)
• Back or knee trauma
• Cruciate ligament injury (a tear or rupture in the ligament that connects the back of the femur – the bone above the knee – with the front of the tibia – the bone below the knee).

Arthritis is common in ageing pets. It’s a chronic and often painful condition that can also affect your pet’s ability to move. If you have noticed any changes in the way your pet walks or runs, we will recommend a full examination and gait analysis.

If our mobile vet confirms your dog, cat or other pet has arthritis, there are several treatment options.

Our vet might prescribe anti-inflammatories and joint supplements or suggest a natural treatment such as acupuncture to help alleviate your pet’s pain.