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Dr. Felipe Garofallo
Orthopedics Veterinary
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Can Lumbosacral Disease Cause Incontinence in Dogs?
Lumbosacral disease can affect cauda equina nerves, but canine incontinence has many other causes and requires a complete investigation.

Felipe Garofallo
Jul 293 min read
Swimmer Puppy Syndrome: When Should Physical Therapy Begin?
Early rehabilitation for swimmer puppy syndrome can use a rapid developmental window to improve limb position, support, and movement.

Felipe Garofallo
Jul 293 min read
When Can a Dog Use Stairs After TPLO Surgery?
Safe stair use after TPLO depends on bone healing, movement control, and the surgeon’s assessment—not a fixed date.

Felipe Garofallo
Jul 293 min read
Bicipital Tenosynovitis in Dogs: Shoulder Pain Without a Fracture
Bicipital tenosynovitis can cause persistent front-limb lameness and shoulder pain in dogs even when no fracture is visible.

Felipe Garofallo
Jul 292 min read
Iliopsoas Injury in Dogs: A Hidden Cause of Lameness
An iliopsoas injury can cause subtle, persistent lameness in dogs even when routine radiographs appear normal.

Felipe Garofallo
Jul 293 min read
Why Is My Dog Knuckling Over on a Front Paw?
Front-paw knuckling can reflect pain, weakness, or a neurological problem. Learn what the sign may mean and when veterinary assessment is urgent.

Felipe Garofallo
Jul 293 min read


Multimodal Therapy for Chronic Pain in Dogs with Orthopedic Diseases
Chronic pain in dogs with orthopedic diseases represents one of the greatest challenges in clinical management, both because of its...

Felipe Garofallo
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Use of meloxicam in dogs with orthopedic diseases
Long-term use of meloxicam can increase the risk of serious side effects such as gastrointestinal and kidney problems. For this reason, veterinarians usually recommend a limited treatment period with meloxicam, ranging from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the dog's condition.

Felipe Garofallo
Jul 13, 20252 min read


Gabapentin for dogs: benefits in orthopedic conditions
Gabapentin is a medication commonly used in veterinary medicine to treat various types of chronic and neuropathic pain in dogs. It works...

Felipe Garofallo
Jul 13, 20252 min read
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