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 recognise 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 know how to recognise the symptoms?
bENEFITS OF USING
ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF
Option of a daily medication OR a once a month medication providing pain relief for a full month
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.
lives a pain free life.
ARTHRITIS TIPS AND ADVICE
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.
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arthritis and get the best advice on how to treat your arthritic
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