THE elbow of a dog is a strange looking thing. Most people don't examine this part of their pet in too much detail, and when they do, they are often surprised by its appearance. I am frequently asked ...

As was promised last week, we will deal with a condition known as ‘Hygroma’ or, as some scientists refer to it, a ‘False bursa’ or ‘bursitis.’ Before we commence with the Hygroma/bursitis, I should ...

My young Bouvier has developed two large lemon-sized balls on both of his elbows. The vet said they are known as hygromas, and we talked about padding the areas, bedding, draining them and possibly ...