Understanding TMJ Disorder in Our Pets
Chewing, barking, and fetching. All things you need your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) for, well, if you're a dog anyway. The TMJ is one of the most unique joints in both man and animal. It is a hinge joint that experiences a range of movement depending on the species. For example, canines have a TMJ that can move side to side, where felines have a very tight fitting joint that doesn’t allow any lateral movement.