Online Symptom Checker

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COULD YOUR DOG HAVE OSTEOARTHRITIS?

Is your dog showing signs of OA-related pain?

Think about your dog’s activity in the past week.
Check to see if you have seen any of these signs in your dog.

Click the picture to tag the ones you see and answer the questions that follow. *

Limping after exercise
Lagging on walks
Slow to rise
Difficulty jumping
Feeling stiff
Difficulty with stairs

Do you think your dog shows signs of pain? *

Have you noticed any changes in your dog's behaviour? *

OA has both physical and emotional aspects.

OA can be incredibly debilitating and painful for your dog.

And, just like in humans, pain can negatively impact dogs not only
physically, but also emotionally. The good news is that this pain can be managed.
In a recent study, dogs showed significant improvement in both their emotional and
physical well-being when pain is effectively managed.

Think about your dog’s behaviour in the past week. This scale helps measure your dog’s pain based on how your dog is feeling. For each statement, circle the number that you think most accurately describes your dog.

Energetic & enthusiastic?

Selected Value: 3

0 = my dog couldn’t be less 6 = my dog couldn’t be more

Happy & content?

Selected Value: 3

0 = my dog couldn’t be less 6 = my dog couldn’t be more

Active & comfortable?

Selected Value: 3

0 = my dog couldn’t be less 6 = my dog couldn’t be more

Calm & relaxed?

Selected Value: 3

0 = my dog couldn’t be less 6 = my dog couldn’t be more

1. Reid J, Wright A, Gober M, Nolan AM, Noble C, Scott EM. Measuring chronic pain in osteoarthritic dogs treated long-term with certain medication, through its impact on health-related quality of life (HRQL). Vet Comp Orthop Traumato/. 2018; 31(S 01): A1-A6.

Sharing additional history can help your veterinary team help your dog.

Has your dog ever had an injury to a joint or bone? *

Has your dog ever been treated for pain related to osteoarthritis or limping? *

Has your dog gained weight in the past year? *

Osteoarthritis can affect dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. If left untreated, the pain can become worse over time. This checklist is designed to help with the recognition of OA pain to help keep your dog happy and active.

Your veterinary team will review the results of this checklist with you to identify if your dog might be suffering from OA, or to monitor how your dog is doing if he or she is already being treated for OA. This checklist is not a medical diagnostic tool and is not intended to replace discussions with an animal healthcare professional. Discuss medical concerns with your veterinarian.