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What is Adequan and how does it help OA?

Adequan is the brand name for polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG). Adequan is approved by the FDA for the management of OA in dogs and horses and labeled as a disease-modifying osteoarthritic drug. Adequan protects cartilage and decreases inflammation by inhibiting the […]

Intra-Articular Therapies for OA

Overview of Joint Injections Osteoarthritis is currently an incurable and irreversible condition, but there are a lot of tools that can be effective at managing the progression and symptoms. Intra-articular (IA) therapy, i.e. joint injections, have traditionally been recommended if […]

Intra-Articular Therapy

Autologous Platelet Therapy Osteoarthritis is an inflammatory condition–it is just not a neutrophilic inflammation. We know that OA involves increased activity of certain immune cells, increased production of IL-1 and TNF-alpha, and release of many other cytokines and inflammatory proteins […]

Intra-Articular Therapy: HA

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) HA is a normal component of cartilage and joint fluid that provides lubrication. In arthritic joints, the HA molecule is smaller than normal leading to a less viscous fluid. Intra-articular injection of synthetic HA is believed to […]

Intra-Articular Therapy: Stem Cells

Stem Cell Therapy Stem cell therapy for veterinary patients utilizes adult, or mesenchymal, stem cells. Currently, these cells are derived from an animal’s own fat or bone marrow (autogenous) and are capable of limited differentiation (as opposed to embryonic stem […]

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Intra-Articular Therapy: Steroids

Steroids (triamcinolone) Steroid injections are a common treatment of arthritis in people and animals. However, we know that repeated steroid injections can be detrimental to the cartilage, so we typically recommend reserving steroid injections as a last resort for “end-stage” […]

An Overview of Acupuncture for OA

Guest article by Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT Animal Medical Center New York Head of Integrative & Rehabilitative Medicine Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years and has very few if any side effects. This ancient form of […]

How do NSAIDs work and how do they help my dog feel better?

An overview of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) Arthritis is the most common cause of chronic pain in dogs. Managing that pain is the foundation of treating arthritis and preserving a high quality of life for your dog. It can be […]

Are joint injections available for dogs?

Intra-articular therapy, or joint injections, may help relieve arthritis pain and inflammation. While there is no cure for arthritis at this time, there are many things you can do to help manage your dog’s arthritis symptoms and the progression of […]

Overview of Omega 3 Fatty Acids for OA

Before considering using Omega-3s please talk to your veterinarian to ensure that they recommend this type of supplement for your dog. Please also talk to them about their preferred brand or formulation of Omega-3s (enriched in diet vs. oil vs. […]

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