EQUINALYSIS AUSTRALIA

As well as trauma, including road traffic accidents, dogs can have problems which stem from  modern competitions (greyhounds and agility dogs), conformation issues (dachshunds, bassets, ect) and degenerative disorders. 

These include:

§Racing greyhounds running on tight tracks in one direction

§Agility dogs encountering  obstacles on tight courses

§  Long-backed, short-legged breeds which are overweight

§  Genetic disorders (premature osteoarthritis, hip dysphasia, ect)

Symptoms that dogs may exhibit include crying out when getting up, difficulty in climbing stairs or jumping into cars, showing discomfort when stroked along their backs, reluctance to exercise or reduced athletic performance, stiffness or pain following exercise, compensation for underlying problems such as obesity, orthopaedic conditions, breed dispositions and an uneven gait.