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Bone Spavin

Also known as bone spavin, arthritis of the lower or distal hock joints is a very common cause of hindlimb lameness and poor performance. The joint disease is degenerative and progressive, leading to remodeling of bone at the joint margins and loss of cartilage.

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10904 57th Street NE Albertville, MN 55301

Phone: (763) 515-6446 Fax: (763) 515-6444 Email: info@bestfriendsvetclinic.com

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Emergency Clinics

Clinics can become temporarily overloaded and unable to admit patients, so we recommend calling ahead to determine which location is best able to handle your pet’s emergency.

BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.bluepearlvet.com Arden Hills: 763-754-5000 (24/7) Eden Prairie: 952-942-8272 (24/7) St. Cloud: 320-258-3481 (limited availability, call for hours)Blaine: 763-754-9434 (limited availability, call for hours)

Allied Emergency Veterinary Service www.alliedervet.com Minneapolis: 952-521-3030 (24/7)Brooklyn Park: 763-463-9800 (24/7)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)www.veterinaryemergencygroup.com Maple Grove: 763-363-4869 (24/7)

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