Canine Orthopedics

General Orthopedic Resources

Orthodogs Yahoo Group
Support group for caregivers of orthopedic dogs; discussions include diagnosis, treatment options, and post op care.

Textbook of Small Animal Orthopaedics (IVIS)
U of Penn, 1985. Excellent orthopedic reference.

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
Canine orthopedic disease research information.

Vet Surgery Central
Descriptions of various canine orthopedic surgical treatments.

Oakland Veterinary Information Center
Scroll down to 'Surgery' section for Orthopedic information.

Degenerative and Inflammatory Joint Disease

Canine Arthritis
Overview, on Dog Owners Guide Online Magazine.

Canine Osteoarthritis
Overview, on Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America website.

Osteochondrosis Dessicans (OCD) [This link opens a PDF file]
Overview of canine OCD, on MedVet.

Canine Arthritis Resources
Contains links to many online resources.

More Canine Arthritis Resources
More links to online resources, on woodhavenlabs.com.

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Comprehensive article.

Canine Hip Dysplasia
8-Part comprehensive article by John C. Cargill and Susan Thorpe-Vargas.

Hip Dysplasia
Comprehensive article.

Treatment Options for the Dysplastic Dog
Information on hip dysplasia.

Ligaments and Tendons

VetInfo.com -- Ligaments and Tendons
Canine ligament and tendon problems, as reported on vetinfo.com.

Animal Health Channel
General Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) treatment information.

Interview with Dr. Peter Muir - Understanding CCL Ruptures
Online question and answer session with Akita Club of America members.

Slocum Enterprises, Inc. (originators of TPLO surgery)
Information on TPLO, listing of TPLO-certifiied vets, etc.

TPLO Surgical Management of CCL
Veterinary Specialists of the Southeast article.

TPLO Awareness
Personal experiences of complications resulting from TPLO surgery.

The Stifle -- Patellar Luxation
Description of medial and lateral luxation.

Stifle Arthroscopy With CCL Treatment
Arthroscopy for identification and treatment of CCL injuries.

Arthroscopy
A review on arthroscopy as a diagnostic modality.

Arthroscopic Stifle Debridement Without Additional Stabilization (CCL)
Summary case history.

Osteosarcoma

Cancer in the Canine
Comprehensive article, by Pamela A. Davol (Wing-n-Wave Labs).

Canine Osteosarcoma
An overview, with explanations of treatment options.

Canine Cancer Articles
On Dog Owners Digest.

Chemotherapy, Oncology in Canines
DCAVM Lecture notes, by Susan M. Cotter DVM, DACVM, Tufts Univ.

Canine Cancer Awareness
CCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting canine cancer.

The Magic Bullet Fund
Assistance for people who have dogs with cancer but cannot afford the high costs of treatment.

Other Orthopedic Diseases or Injuries

Canine Growth-Associated Bone Disorders
Comprehensive article, by Pamela A. Davol (Wing-n-Wave Labs).

Treating Bone Fractures
DCAVM Lecture notes with rehabilitation techniques, by Brian S. Beale, DVM.

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     Personal Stories

Kodi's TPLO
Bilateral TPLOs in a Bernese Mountain Dog. Site includes helpful post op tips.

Silver's Story
Diary of Silver's battle with Osteosarcoma, following a TPLO.

Nixie's TPLO Experience
TPLO with some complications in a Great Dane.

Jasmine's Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma, with fibrosarcoma, in the jaw.

Oscar's Story (Canine Amputee)
Oscar lost his front leg after being struck by a car, and lived another happy 17 years.

Pets With Disabilities
Personal stories, and disabled pet resources.

Wobblers Disease -- An alternative to Surgery
Personal story of a Doberman who has received alternative treatment.

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     Service Dog Resources

Disability Resource Directory
Resources for disabled caregivers, and assistance dog information.

Delta Society
Nonprofit organization. Excellent source for service and therapy dog information.

Americans With Disabilities Act
U.S. Dept of Justice -- information and technical assistance on the ADA.

International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)
A nonprofit, cross-disability organization representing people partnered with guide, hearing, and service dogs.

Service Dog Central
Information on specific kinds of service dogs, service dog training and handling, access issues, rights and legal issues.

Assistance Dogs International
Coalition of not-for-profit organizations that train and place Assistance Dogs.

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     Canine Medical Supplies

Handicapped Pets dot com
This website is really much more than a portal for medical supplies. In addition to products, check out their sections for support, services, and classifieds for handicapped pets.

Wound Wear
A-TraC support brace, designed to protect and support dogs recovering from cruciate injuries. Company also offers restrictive suits.

Animal Rehab Services
Custom-made braces, slings, and animal wheelchairs.

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     Veterinary Financial Assistance Resources

IMOM

United Animal Nations (UAN), LifeLine Grant Program

Help-A-Pet

Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS)

The Pet Fund

Ashley's Angel Fund

Brown Dog Foundation

Canine Cancer Awareness

The Magic Bullet Fund (Canine Cancer)

AAHA Helping Pets Fund

Angels4Animals, Program Guardian Angel

God's Creatures Ministry Veterinarian Charity

CareCredit (Medical Loans)

Comprehensive listing of various financial aid resources on HSUS website

Assistance for Service Dogs

International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP), Veterinary Care Partnership Program

Canadian National Institute for the Blind

Breed-Specific Assistance

CorgiAid

LabMed

Labrador Life Line

Labrador Harbor

Pit Bull Rescue Central

Special Needs Dobermans

WestieMed, Inc.

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     General Health Resources

General Information

Merck Online Veterinary Manual
Comprehensive electronic reference for animal care information.

VetInfo.com -- Encyclopedia of Canine Veterinary Medical Information
Encyclopedia of canine veterinary medical information.

VetInfo for Dogs
Alphabetical index of canine health issues. Question and answer format.

Medications and Dietary Supplements

Rimadyl (Carprofen)
Important information on adverse reactions, by Pamela A. Davol (Wing-n-Wave Labs).

Rimadyl Advisories
News, views, warnings, and personal experiences (Senior Dogs Project).

Cartrophen and Carprofen -- OARSI Study [This link opens a PDF file]
Results of a clinical study of arthritic dogs.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplements
Nutritional supplements for osteoarthritis -- how they work.

Glucosamine and Arthritis Resources
Site includes links to a variety of online information.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplement Information
Overview, on Arthritis Foundation website.

Ester-C Supplements
Information on a possible connection to alleviating symptoms of CHD.

Tick Borne Diseases (TBDs)

Tick Borne Diseases
Overview, with treatment information and links to many online resources.

Lyme Disease: Fact From Fiction
Overview, by Allen M. Schoen, D.V.M., M.S.

Tick Borne and Infectious Diseases Update
DCAVM Lecture notes, by Edward B. Breitschwerdt, DVM (2001).

Other Diseases

Degenerative Myelopathy
Spinal lesions, common in German Shepherd Dogs.

Skeletal Muscle Myopathy
Hereditary muscle disorder, particular to Labrador Retrievers.

Wobblers Syndrome
An overview of this spinal condition.

Wobblers Syndrome (Spondylolithesis)
Comprehensive article on spinal cervical (neck) vertebrae disease.

Miscellaneous

Alternative Therapies -- Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM)
An alternative treatment, which shares some modalities of chiropractic care.

Overview of the Aging Process in the Canine
Comprehensive article by John C. Cargill and Susan Thorpe-Vargas.

Clinical Pathology/Blood Panels
DCAVM Lecture notes, by Bernard F. Feldman, DVM, PhD.

Anesthesiology and Pain Management
DCAVM Lecture notes, by William W. Muir, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACVA, Dipl ACVECC.

Senior Dogs Project
Online resource for all things senior.

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