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Natural and other types of disasters often result in pets being separated from their families. Unfortunately, this can often result in pets ending up lost or abandoned with rescue operations their only hope for survival. As we near National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day, I thought this would be a good time to take a closer look at one organization that helps facilitate uniting rescue dogs with a new home and family.

Part two of two. Part two discusses modern treatment options available to pet parents.

With the basic anatomical issues covered, it is time to explore what treatment/surgical options are available to pet parents to alleviate stifle joint problems.

Part one of two. Part one discusses basic anatomy, part two covers modern treatment options available to pet parents.

The sports pages are littered with athletes who have suffered some type of knee injury and many of us know a friend or relative who has done so. Did you know that similar injuries can befall your cat or dog, even if they are not “athletes?”

Pet parents love to get their dogs, especially puppies, cute and cuddly stuffed toys. Some of the favorites are rabbits, squirrels and ducks - often what they like to chase in real life. It always begins innocently enough but at some point the mauling begins.. and with it come the fluffs!