Excessive exercise restriction is not healthy. We discuss the evidence for and against limiting exercise in puppies.

Arthritis experts Stuart Carmichael and Mike Farrell discuss the important link between diet and joint disease.

Can neutering growing dogs cause long-term harm? This unbiased risk-analysis provides a detailed, evidence-based answer.

The source of feline lameness is notoriously elusive. We review the best diagnostic tests and the commonest causes of lameness.

Orthopaedic specialist Dr Mike Farrell walks you through the common causes of canine lameness and discusses the best diagnostic tests.

User guides and links to help caregivers measure pain using Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs (LOAD) or simple VAS pain scoring apps.

Owner guides to ACL (CCL) injuries, which are the commonest cause of persistent hindlimb lameness in dogs and cats.

Elbow dysplasia is common and complex. We review the published evidence on its development, diagnosis and treatment.

Hip dysplasia specialist Dr Mike Farrell explains the causes and implications of this common canine joint disorder.

This plain English review of canine patellar luxation includes important advice about its causes and consequences.

For their own safety, it’s often necessary to confine an injured cat. Learn how to optimise quality of life during surgical recovery.

We help anxious caregivers make difficult choices for painful dogs and cats. Meet the team and take a glimpse behind the scenes.