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Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs: a review.

Summary:

The increasing use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in small animals has resulted in the development of new and innovative additions to this class of drugs. Examples of NSAIDs now available for use in small animals include aspirin, etodolac, carprofen, ketoprofen, meloxicam, deracoxib, and tepoxalin.

Conclusion:

The purposes of this article are to review the pathophysiology of prostaglandin synthesis and inhibition, the mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacological effects, and potential adverse reactions of aspirin and the newly released NSAIDs.

Author & Journal:Curry SL, et al, J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2005; 41:298-309

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Effect of intraarticular hyaluronan injection on synovial fluid hyaluronan in the early stage of canine post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

Summary:

To determine how the quantity and molecular weight of synovial fluid hyaluronan (HA) within the synovial fluid (SF) of osteoarthritis (OA) joints is affected by intraarticular injection of HA.

Conclusion:

Intraarticular injection of HA did not alter the volume of SF or molecular weight of HA in SF of OA canine knees, nor did it restore the HA concentration to that of normal canine SF.

Author & Journal:Smith GN, et al, J Rheumatol 2001;28:1341-1346

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VIDEO: Surgical Treatment for the Elbow: UAP

Dr. Kirkby Shaw describes the most common surgical options for UAP, a type of elbow dysplasia. USE THIS LINK to share with clients: https://youtu.be/QQMbf75ZBeg

VIDEO: Surgical Treatment for the Elbow: FMCP

Dr. Kirkby Shaw describes the most common surgeries for treating FMCP, a type of elbow dysplasia. USE THIS LINK to share with clients: https://youtu.be/VVuWSHpACvA

VIDEO: Surgical Treatment for the Elbow: OC/OCD

Dr. Kirkby Shaw describes the most common surgical options for OC/OCD (a type of elbow dysplasia). Read more about OC/OCD and elbow dysplasia. USE THIS LINK to share with clients: https://youtu.be/lg_mOCGoEy4

Anti-inflammatory pain medications

A review of how anti-inflammatories work and different available classes The Arachidonic Acid Cascade Every cell in the body is surrounded by a phospholipid bilayer (cell membrane) that is made of polyunsaturated fats. Arachidonic acid (AA) is part of the […]

Pain Management: NSAIDs overview

Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of chronic pain in dogs. Pain management must be the foundation for treating OA and preserving the quality of life. The phrase “quality of life” is most often used when discussing end-of-life decision making […]

Pain Management: Adjunctive Oral Analgesics

Adjunctive Oral Analgesics: Targeting the peripheral and central nervous system While NSAIDs are currently considered the foundation of oral pain management for dogs with OA, it is important to recognize that PGE2/EP4 (the target of NSAIDs) is only one of […]

What is Adequan and how does it help OA?

Adequan is the brand name for polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG). Adequan is approved by the FDA for the management of OA in dogs and horses and labeled as a disease-modifying osteoarthritic drug. Adequan protects cartilage and decreases inflammation by inhibiting the […]

Intra-Articular Therapies for OA

Overview of Joint Injections Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, progressive joint disease that cannot currently be cured. Intra-articular (IA) therapies, or joint injections, allow treatment to be delivered directly into an affected joint. Depending on the product, the goals may […]