Osteoarthritis Management

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the leading causes of diminishing quality of life in dogs and cats. The risk for developing this disease increases with age, with 30%-50% of pets developing OA at some point in their lifespan. Fortunately, we have the ability to intervene before the pain associated with OA becomes debilitating. Even after you, the pet parent, may think it’s too late, there are a variety of ways we can improve your pet’s quality of life.

Listed below are some of the interventions we can employ to improve your pet’s condition:

• - Joint supplements: Dasuquin
• - NSAIDs: Meloxicam & Onsior
• - Adequan
• - Pregabalin
• - Amantadine
• - Librela
• - Hyaluronic acid
• - Vitamin D therapy
• - Assisi loop
• - Regenaflex

If you have a pet who is experiencing symptoms such as:

• - Difficulty getting up
• - Decreased mobility
• - Stiffness
• - Increased sleeping/lethargy
• - Decreased interaction with humans

Please consider contacting us to set up an OA consult for your pet. At their visit we will assess your pet for OA and evaluate the severity of their symptoms. OA can be diagnosed from a physical exam and symptomatic analysis, but more advanced testing such as an osteoarthritis screening panel or radiology are also available for a more comprehensive assessment of your pet’s condition. Based on our findings, we will tailor a treatment plan that works best for you and your pet’s lifestyle.