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Septic Arthritis In Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

By Phillip Mlynar

Septic arthritis in dogs is an inflammatory condition that occurs when microorganisms manage to enter the dog’s joints via the bloodstream. It often happens after a traumatic injury or surgery on the joints. This kind of arthritis is different from standard arthritis in dogs due to the absence of any toxicity in…

Phillip Mlynar
Phillip Mlynar

Phillip Mlynar spends his days writing about pets, music, and craft beer (and sometimes the overlap between them). He's won numerous awards at the annual Cat Writers' Association Communication Contest, some of which are proudly on display at his local dive bar.

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