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Fort Thomas

859-442-4420

Independence

(859) 356-2242


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  • Arthritis
    Category: Pet Health, Orthopedics

    The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which can be due to wear and tear on joints from over use, aging, injury, or from an unstable joint such as which occurs with a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee. The chronic form of this disease is called degenerative joint disease

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  • Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
    Category: Pet Health, Orthopedics

    The rupture of the cruciate ligament is the most common knee injury in the dog. This injury has two common presentations. One is the young athletic dog playing roughly who acutely ruptures the ligament and is non-weight bearing on the affected hind leg. The second presentation is the older, overweight

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  • Luxating Patella
    Category: Pet Health, Orthopedics

    Luxating patella is a condition where the kneecap (patella) moves out of its normal position. Luxating patella is one of the most common knee joint abnormalities of dogs, but it is only occasionally seen in cats. It may affect one or both of the knees. In some cases it moves (luxates) towards the inside

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  • Hip Dysplasia
    Category: Pet Health, Orthopedics

    Hip dysplasia is a congenital disease that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. It can be found in many animals and, rarely, humans, but is common in many dog breeds, particularly

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Saturday:

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Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Thomas

Monday:

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Tuesday:

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