Injuries Aren't an Accident

Hi friends, I have this conversation a lot these days: Somebody's dog got hurt. Somebody's shoulder gave out or they end up with a back injury. And the explanation is almost always the same: "It just happened." "He jumped funny." "I stepped wrong." "It was an accident." I used to think that too. After nearly 40 years of watching bodies — canine and human — I don't anymore. Yes, accidents happen. A dog can genuinely land wrong. But in my experience, most injuries aren't random at all. They're the moment a body that was already struggling and deteriorating finally breaks down. The jump or the step wasn't the cause — it was just the last straw. So let's actually look at why injuries happen, because once you see the pattern, you can't unsee it. And more importantly, you can start preventing it. The body is built, not born strong forever Think of your dog's body, or your own, the way you'd think about a house built to survive a storm. It needs the right building blocks, the materials: minerals, proteins, fats, omega-3s, vitamins, and other compounds. Quality building blocks in sufficient amounts make stronger, more resilient tissue, the same way top-quality lumber, bricks, and roof tile...