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Surgical vs. Conservative Management of CCL Disease

by Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR Published: 1/3/2020 As a surgeon and rehabilitation specialist, one of the most common questions I am asked from pet owners and fellow veterinarians is “Can I manage cranial cruciate ligament […]

Feeding Large & Giant Breed Puppies for Healthy Joints

Guest article by: Dr. Kara Amstutz, DVM, CCRT, CVPP, CVA , DACVSMR Published 2/2021 Reviewed/updated 12/2024 How to Feed Large and Giant Breed Puppies for Joint Health Large and giant breeds of dogs are at greater risk of developing arthritis […]

From the Canine Arthritis Management Team: On Throwing Balls

Guest article from the team at Canine Arthritis Management: Hannah Capon, MA Vet MB MRCVS Danielle Pountain, RVN dip AVN dip HE CVN Cert SA hydro Lynsey Tindall, RVN dip AVN Rebecca Barr, BVMS MSc Behaviour MRCVS Melanie Bruder, DipCOT, […]

What would you do if it were your dog?

By Dr. Kristin Shaw My passion for osteoarthritis and chronic pain management stems from having been a mom to 3 dogs with arthritis and chronic pain. Bella, Bailey and Beans (Yellow Lab, Pit X and Frenchie) taught me more than […]

Mobility concerns and end of life decisions

End-of-life decision-making in dogs with mobility concerns

Guest article by Mary Gardner, DVM Founder, Lap of Love End-of-life decisions for dogs with mobility concerns When I changed my practice focus 10 years ago to exclusively help families with their pets’ in-home hospice and euthanasia, I thought I […]

Warming up and cooling down, is it REALLY necessary for my dog?

Guest article by: Matthew Brunke, DVM, CCRP, CVPP, CVA Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Published 6/2020 Why you should incorporate warm-ups and cool-downs into your dog’s exercise routine “That’s one small step for a man, one […]

What you need to know about Librela

What is LibrelaTM ? For pet parents, here is a link to the Zoetis provided Client Information Sheet. It is important that you read this if your vet has prescribed Librela for your dog. Librela (aka, bedinvetmab injection; aka Barensa […]

PEMF: Old is New Again

By Kara Amstutz, DVM, CCRT, CVPP, CVA Resident, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Osteoarthritis is a progressive, debilitating condition estimated to affect approximately 20% of dogs ≥ 1 year of age and 90% of dogs > 5 […]

Why every dog with arthritis should have a physical therapist

A perspective from a physiotherapist in South Africa

A guest article by Ané Lloyd, Veterinary Physiotherapist Content Coordinator with Onlinepethealth How arthritis can affect your dog Arthritis affects dogs in the same way it does people, leading to chronic pain, reduced range of motion or mobility of joints, […]

Is my dog in pain? Take this quiz to find out.

If you answer ‘YES’ to any of the statements below, your dog is showing potential signs of pain or discomfort and you should see your veterinarian for a thorough examination. Arthritis is the most common cause of chronic pain in […]