A key consideration during the early stages of puppyhood, especially with larger breed dogs, is their musculoskeletal development. On this front we know two things:

1. puppy’s bones continue to form until they are nearly a year old
2. nutrition plays a role in the strength and health of the puppy’s skeletal structure

So with these two things in mind, what are the effects of adding some extra protein or calcium to a puppy’s diet? Surely, the more nutrients a puppy consumes the healthier their bones will grow.

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We regularly hear about the physical and psychological benefits of daily exercise for our dogs but is there such a thing as too much exercise?

Imagine a dog that is not walked or exercised during the week. On Saturday morning the dog is taken to the beach to run and play with other dogs for a couple of hours. While the dog may have a great time, it is likely they will overexert themselves and exhibit symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness or DOMS.

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Massage will not “cure” hip dysplasia however it can benefit dogs being treated conservatively for the disease. Studies in dogs, particularly young dogs with hip dysplasia have shown that conservative treatment can be effective in managing pain and maintaining a comfortable and functioning lifestyle.

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