Persistent Hock Pain in a Racing Greyhound
Clinical Challenge: 3-year-old racing Greyhound with a previously diagnosed stress fracture of the right hock (tarsus), identified on radiographs following an acute onset lameness during training. The fracture was managed conservatively with rest and rehabilitation, and follow-up imaging indicated appropriate healing. The dog was cleared to return to racing. Why Conventional Imaging Was Inconclusive: Standard […]
Chronic Elbow Pain & Targeted Medical Management
Clinical Challenge: 8-year-old Labrador Retriever with a long-term history of intermittent left forelimb lameness, worsening over the past year. The dog had become less playful, struggled with stairs, and was showing signs of discomfort despite being on standard anti-inflammatory medication.However, after returning to work, the Greyhound continued to underperform and would intermittently pull up mildly […]