Osteoarthritis is a common clinical and pathological end-point from a range of joint
disorders, that ultimately lead to structural and functional decline of the joint with associated …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent joint disease, but neither preventive measures nor
disease-modifying drugs are available and a continuing need exists for safe and effective …

These updated guidelines present a practical and logical approach to the assessment and
management of acute and chronic pain in canine and feline patients. Recognizing pain is …

Rationale: The robust advances in pain management for companion animals underlie the
decision of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and American Association of …

Animal sentience refers to the capacity of animals to feel both positive and negative
emotions including that of pain. As veterinary health professionals, we have a medical and …

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease diagnosed in veterinary medicine and poses
considerable challenges to canine welfare. This study aimed to investigate prevalence …

The guidelines discuss the components of a systematic approach to nutritional management
of dogs and cats. A nutritional assessment, including a body condition score and muscle …

Pain management in dogs and cats has undergone a dramatic evolution in the past decade.
Current approaches focus on anticipation and prevention of pain, as well as both …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a global disease that, despite extensive research, has limited treatment
options. Pet dogs share both an environment and lifestyle attributes with their owners, and a …

This paper describes the effect of weight loss on lameness in obese dogs with osteoarthritis
(OA). Fourteen obese client-owned dogs with clinical and radiographic signs of OA …