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CARE Pillars for Success

CARE was built on these 5 pillars of OA management. All 5 are required for success in caring for dogs with OA. Resources you find on the CARE website will help you and your team in each of these categories.

  1. Proactive screening and early diagnosis

  2. Caregiver education

  3. Evidence-guided, multi-modal plans

  4. Whole body care

  5. Dynamic, life-long management

 

 

Click on the Orange buttons to access articles on Diagnosis and Management

Click on the Blue buttons to access videos and other resources.

 

EARLY DIAGNOSIS

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

LONG TERM MANAGEMENT

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Screening and Diagnosis Videos and Tools
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Therapeutic Exercise Videos
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Calorie Calculator and Nutrition Tools
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Client Handouts and Educational Videos

Counting Calories: Low-and high-calorie treats for dogs

Losing weight doesn’t have to mean giving up treats When it comes to where dog’s get their daily calories, we recommend following the 90/10 rule: 90% of calories from a complete and balanced diet, 10% from treats! Treats can be […]

Early Diagnosis of OA: Identifying DODs

Developmental Orthopedic Diseases (DOD) are the most common cause of lameness in growing dogs. Examples of DODs include: Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis/ Osteochondritis Dissecans (OC/OCD) Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head Patellar Luxation All of these conditions affect the […]

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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