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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 […]

Intro to Long-Term Management of Arthritis

In this section, you’ll learn more about how often you should meet with your veterinarian to discuss what is and isn’t working for your dog. The goal of long-term management for arthritis is to keep your dog active and enjoying […]

How Quickly Should I See Improvements in My Dog?

How Quickly Should I Expect to See Improvements? Management of canine arthritis requires a comprehensive plan that often includes NSAIDs and adjunctive pain medications Weight loss Adequan Supplements Exercise Other rehabilitation techniques Many times, more than one treatment is started […]

How Quickly Should My Clients See Improvements in their Dog?

How quickly should we see improvements? Management of OA requires a comprehensive plan that often includes NSAIDs and adjunctive pain medications Weight loss Adequan Supplements Exercise Other rehabilitation techniques Many times more than one treatment is started at the same […]