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The Role of a Vet Tech/Nurse in Managing Osteoarthritis

Guest article by Mary Ellen Goldberg, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRVN, CVPP, VTS – lab animal medicine (research anesthesia), VTS – physical rehabilitation, VTS – H (anesthesia/analgesia) NAVTA Vet Tech of the Year, 2017 How vet techs/nurses can help with client […]

From the Literature: Early OA Management in Growing Dogs

By Gwen Francisco, BA, MFA, LVT, CVPP “A proposed framework for practical multimodal management of osteoarthritis in growing dogs” Marcellin-Little DJ, Hulse DA, Huntingford, JL, Grubb T, Brunke MW, Pechette A, Frank B. Front. Vet. Sci., 27 April 2025 Sec. […]

How to Find the Right Veterinary Team for Your Dog’s Arthritis

We received a question from a CARE Pet Parent asking how they can find a veterinary team to help them manage their dog’s arthritis. We thought this would be a good opportunity to help other concerned pet parents that may […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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The Role of Trigger Points in Canine Osteoarthritis

Guest article by: Kara Amstutz, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVPP, CVA How trigger points can be applied to your canine OA treatment plans The concept of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in human medicine has been around for a very long time. […]

Massage and OA: How it helps manage chronic pain in dogs

Guest article by Dr. Megan Ridley, DVM, and Denise Theobald, LMT, CVMRT, NCCMT Dr. Ridley is the Medical Director at Integrative Pet Care Chicago. Ms. Theobald is the owner/director of Canine Massage Chicago. How does massage fit into an OA […]