OA pain management: How three vets treated their own dogsSeptember 8, 2026Promising results from recent research are being replicated in real-world veterinary practice and are highlighted in the following case studies by veterinary specialists who use the same approach in their practices and with their own pets.
Education Center - SponsoredHow artificial intelligence can enhance diagnostic confidenceby • ZoetisIn the right context, AI yields the power to enhance clinical confidence and streamline decision-making – without replacing the human touch that defines the profession.
IV-delivered therapy for canine OA advances toward FDA approvalMay 7, 2026A study of intravenous uterine-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (UMSCs) in dogs with “naturally occurring OA” reportedly shows improvements in pain and mobility, with no serious treatment-related adverse events.
What they don't teach you about canine osteoarthritis in veterinary schoolMay 6, 2026In vet school, canine osteoarthritis (OA) is often presented within the musculoskeletal disease section as a cartilage disease. The problem with this focus is that cartilage does not have nerve endings, which begs the question: why is OA so painful?
A close look at monoclonal antibodies for managing canine OA painJanuary 15, 2026As veterinary care continues to shift toward preventive medicine and lifelong wellness, there is growing momentum around improving earlier detection and more consistent pain management. Among the emerging therapeutic options is a new class of biologics: monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).
Managing OA in dogs and catsDecember 23, 2025Various degrees of evidence exist for the use of various modalities in OA therapy in our canine and feline patients. Selecting therapies based on sound evidence-based veterinary medicine is paramount, as it gives the greatest likelihood of success. Ultimately, veterinarians need to combine experience and medical evidence to provide a multi-modal approach to the disease.
A closer look at OA supplements—Part 2May 17, 2025In this installment, we will discuss green-lipped mussel, turmeric, undenatured collagen II, CBD products, and a recent literature review of each active nutraceutical.
A closer look at OA supplements—Part 1March 15, 2025Osteoarthritis (OA) is common in dogs and cats. Often, the practitioner utilizes multimodal approaches to treatment, offering anti-inflammatory medications and dietary supplements. Let's look at some options for your OA patient.
FIP, radiation, and other advances key to practicesAugust 5, 2024It is not always easy keeping up with what is happening and new in veterinary medicine. Four experts share more about recent advances in the field that could affect your practice.
Managing OA requires controlling inflammationMarch 3, 2024While sometimes called an “old dog disease,” canine osteoarthritis (OA) can affect dogs of any age, with risk factors that include breed, intense activity, obesity, join injury, and joint surgery.
Veterinarians call for a 'standard' protocol in canine OA management, survey showsJanuary 4, 2024Ninety-five percent of veterinarians surveyed by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) say standardized care procedures in managing canine OA would be ‘beneficial’
