Lifestyle/Home Modifications

When your clients learn that their dog has OA, it’s normal for them to feel overwhelmed and unsure of everything they should do for their dog. While there are many options to help their dog stay active and enjoy a high quality of life, it’s challenging to know where to begin.

In this section, CARE covers all types of lifestyle modifications from exercises that are appropriate for dogs with OA, to tips on how to make their home environment easier to navigate, and even recommendations for assistive devices for dogs with more advanced OA.

Click on the headings in the CARE Quad to view all articles on each topic.

Pain Management

Oral Medications
Needles (Joint Injections, Adequan, Acupuncture)
Surgery

Nutrition

Weight Management and Diet
Omega 3s
Supplements

Lifestyle

Activity Modifications
Home Modifications
Assistive Devices

Rehabilitation Techniques

Therapeutic Exercise
Manual Therapy
Modalities

Lifestyle Modifications for dogs with OA

Dogs with arthritis can lead a long, active life, but they will require a comprehensive management plan. Lifestyle modifications are considered as important as pain management, appropriate exercise and optimal nutrition. We divide Lifestyle into 3 categories: Activity Modification Home […]

Assistive Devices for Dogs with OA

The time will come for most dogs with osteoarthritis (OA) to need some form of assistive device to help with their activities of daily living (ADLs). We have divided assistive devices into 7 categories: Stairs and ramps Slings and harnesses […]

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