Do you have a dog with arthritis? If you do, or even if you have a dog that just seems to be "slowing down," you are going to love the news we have about a new medication available! The veterinary world is very excited about a brand-new class of medication...
Arthritis is a medical term used for any chronic condition that causes damage to the cartilage or joints. Although cats can be affected, arthritis is most commonly found in dogs—both young and old. Arthritis typically appears in the stifle (knee), hip, elbow, shoulder, carpus (wrist), or hock (ankle); it can also occur...
Pain and management of pain falls into two categories: acute and chronic. ACUTE pain is often associated with procedures that involve anesthesia. This is something we as veterinarians anticipate, based on the age, specific health concerns of our patient and the procedure performed. We may address this anticipated pain by administering...
