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Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis in Dogs

by Kara Amstutz, DVM, CCRT, CVPP, CVA Veterinarians and pet owners alike face a sometimes elusive condition that causes pain in our dog companions which can take a toll on daily mobility, ability to work or play, and overall quality […]

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. […]

When Should I Laser A Patient with Osteoarthritis?

guest post by Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC When should you use laser therapy with your OA patients? In a way, “When should I use laser therapy for a patient with osteoarthritis?” is a trick question. This is […]

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 […]

Immune Mediated Polyarthropathy (IMPA)

Guest article by: Patrice M. Mich, DVM, MS, DABVP, DACVAA, DACVSMR, CCRT Dr. Patrice Mich is a small animal pain management and mobility specialist. Her career focuses on regaining and maintaining functional independence and performance for canine athletes of all […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]