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Managing Arthritis
If your dog has joint disease, it is important that you work with your veterinarian to develop a long-term management plan specifically for your dog.
What you will find here are tools, tips, and resources to help you work with your veterinarian on a plan that keeps your dog enjoying a healthy and active life.
The CARE Quad divides arthritis management options into 4 categories:
- Pain Management
- Nutrition Management
- Lifestyle Management
- Rehabilitation Therapies
All arthritis plans should include Nutrition and Lifestyle Management techniques, and most plans should include Pain Management. Just remember, you and your veterinarian don’t have to use every potential option discussed on CARE! Even small changes can often have a big impact, especially when started early.
No therapy discussed here should be used without the support of your veterinarian.
Click on the headings in the CARE Quad to view articles in the category
- Oral medications (NSAIDs, gabapentin, etc.)
- Needles (Anti-NGF mAbs, Joint Injections, Adequan, Acupuncture)
- Surgery
- Weight Loss and Diet
- Omega 3s
- Other Supplements (Coming Soon!)
- Activity Modifications
- Home Modifications
- Assistive Devices
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Manual Therapy
- Modalities
