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Is My Dog in Pain? My Experience with Wobblers Syndrome

Is my dog in pain? This is one nagging question that I have asked myself ever since Gigi, my Great Dane, was diagnosed with Wobblers Syndrome on her third birthday last year. Wobblers Syndrome, also known as cervical spondylomyelopathy or cervical vertebral instability, is a condition that affects the spine of dogs, particularly large breeds …

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How to Make a Great Dane Live Longer

Great Danes are known for having short lifespans, 4-8 years on average. I don’t know about you, but that’s just not enough time with our gentle giants! We’ve got a few tips today for how to make a Great Dane live longer, including information about breeding, nutrition, bloat, and joint health. All of these things …

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What Health Tests do Great Danes Need for Breeding?

Are you thinking about breeding a Great Dane or purchasing a puppy? We’ve put together a fantastic post today with a ton of information about what to look for in a breeder, and what testing should be done. There are four tests recommended by the Great Dane Club of America. These tests should be completed …

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Canine Hip Dysplasia: The Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment Options of the Painful Condition

Canine Hip Dysplasia is a condition that affects dogs of all breeds, but is most commonly seen in larger breeds. It is a genetic disorder that causes the hip joint to not fit correctly into the socket, which can lead to pain and arthritis. Let’s discuss the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment options for canine …

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Acupuncture for Dogs: Gigi’s Wobblers Journey to a Pain Free Life

If you’re considering acupuncture for dogs, you’re not alone. I personally began using Acupuncture out of a feeling of desperation. My Great Dane, Gigi, was having severe chronic pain from her Wobblers diagnosis. When modern medicine was not an option for Gigi and her pain management as she was not a candidate for traditional spinal …

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Incredible Uses of Laser Therapy For Your Dog’s Pain

Can you use laser therapy for your dog’s pain? The answer to that question is a resounding “yes!” Laser therapy is a pain-free, noninvasive treatment. Lasers are used to treat a variety of painful conditions in dogs. Some of the most common conditions that laser therapy can help with include hip dysplasia, arthritis, injuries/ACL tears/knee …

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