2. a break in the continuity of bone. Fractures may be caused by trauma, by twisting due to muscle spasm, or indirect loss of leverage or by disease that results in decalcification of the bone. avulsion fracture. separation of a small fragment of bone cortex at the site of attachment of a ligament or tendon.efferson's fracture fracture of the atlas (first cervical vertebra). lead pipe fracture one in which the bone cortex is slightly compressed and bulged on one side with a slight crack on the other side of the bone. Le Fort fracture bilateral horizontal fracture of the maxilla.
Diets that are hypoallergenic have helped some dogs with colitis. Hypoallergenic food means the ingredients aren't as likely to provoke an allergic reaction in dogs. Hypoallergenic commercial dog foods avoid ingredients like corn and wheat, both of which are major allergens for dogs. Instead, the companies often use easier to tolerate sources of fiber, such as rice, barley, oatmeal and even sweet potato.
Oils to Use With Caution. When you feed dogs human foods made with cooking oils you have to be careful about food allergies or intolerance reactions. Vegetable oils, for instance, can contain soybean and corn products, which some dogs are allergic to. Peanut oils can give some dogs stomachaches, and so can butter, if you are substituting butter with your cooking oil.