Did you know? With the summer heat, many dogs choose to lie down on hard surfaces. Over time, this…

Adrienne Farricelli

Did you know? With the summer heat, many dogs choose to lie down on hard surfaces. Over time, this can predispose to annoying problems. Dr. Ivana discusses crusty elbows in dogs.

Help, My Dog Has Crusty Elbows - Dogs Health Problems

If your dog has crusty elbows, you may be wondering why this is happening, and what you can do about them and return them to their original appearance.

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