Blue Green Swiches

FIND PAIN RELIEF
FOR YOUR PET

Dogs don’t have to suffer the pain of osteoarthritis – no matter their age. It is, therefore, important for you to recognize the signs of osteoarthritis and seek veterinary advice and help to provide your pet with the pain relief they need.

Around 4 out of every 10 dogs
show signs of arthritis pain

Do you recognise the symptoms?

DOGS OF ALL
BREEDS aND
AGES MAY BE
AFFECTED BY

ARTHRITIS
PAIN

Overweight dogs have an increased risk of osteoarthritis
Arthritic pain is present in conditions affecting the joints of your pet such as hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia
Dogs age faster than humans and osteoarthritis is seen before they reach their teenage years.
All dogs should be screened for osteoarthritis
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bENEFITS OF USING

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF

Reduced mobility
Increased mobility and decreased level of pain
Option of a daily medication OR a once a month medication providing pain relief for a full month
Positive effect in your dog’s quality of life

THE IMPORTANCE OF MANAGING YOUR DOG'S HEALTH

Treating pain can help maintain muscle, reduce weight, and improve the quality of life for all dogs with arthritis.
You can help manage the pain and give dogs a better quality of life.
Recognising and treating pain can help restore the important bond between you and your dog.
Although the disease cannot be cured, your veterinarian can recommend treats and a long term plan to ensure your dog lives a pain free life.

ARTHRITIS TIPS AND ADVICE

DIET
What your dog should be eating to help with arthritis
EXERCISE
What exercises can your dog do to improve joint pain
FOOD
What time is best time to feed your dog? Morning, evening or both?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

About osteoarthritis in dogs

Osteoarthritis is a condition that leads to pain and progressive degeneration of the joint1.It affects many aspects of a dog’s life including limited mobility, painful joints and a poor quality of life. Signs can often be subtle and dogs will rarely yelp, cry or vocalise the pain they are experiencing. It is therefore important to look out for signs like limping, slowing down on walks, slow to rise and difficulty jumping.

Reference:

1. Johnston SA. Osteoarthritis: joint anatomy, physiology and pathobiology. Vet Clin N Am Small Anim Pract 1997;27:699-723.

 

Yes. While many cases of osteoarthritis occur in older, overweight and larger breed dogs, the condition can affect dogs of all sizes, ages and  breeds. Many cases go  undiagnosed because owners assume slowing down is a natural symptom of getting older

Although the disease cannot be cured your veterinarian can recommend treatments and a long term plan to ensure your dog lives a pain free life

While we can’t stop the disease, we can manage the pain and give dogs a good quality of life. Treating pain can help maintain muscle, reduce weight, and improve quality of life – for all dogs with arthritis. Recognising and treating pain can help restore the important bond between pet owners and their dogs. Although the disease cannot be cured your veterinary surgeon can recommend treatments and a long term plan to ensure your dog lives a pain free life.

Find the
best advice

From Our Trusted Vet,
Dr Kenneth

Ask our resident vet, Dr. Kenneth, questions about your dog’s arthritis and get the best advice on how to treat your arthritic dog to ensure that your dog enjoys quality of life pain pain-free