Investigation and management of canine osteoarthritis

Pettitt, Rob A ORCID: 0000-0001-8710-5830 and German, Alexander J ORCID: 0000-0002-3017-7988 (2015) Investigation and management of canine osteoarthritis IN PRACTICE, 37 (S1). pp. 1-8. ISSN 0263-841X, 2042-7689

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Abstract

Lameness in dogs will be a familiar part of any small animal practitioner's caseload. Osteoarthritis is a common cause for this lameness, although it is often secondary to a primary inciting cause; so treatment and management may need to address the primary inciting cause as well as the pain associated with the arthritis. Management of the condition involves a combination of medical and surgical options, and weight management can often be crucial in reducing pain and improving patient mobility. In this article, Rob Pettitt and Alex German explore the multifactorial elements in both investigating and managing this condition in dogs.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	3009 Veterinary Sciences, 30 Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences, Pain Research, Osteoarthritis, Chronic Pain, Arthritis, Aging, Musculoskeletal
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	27 May 2016 08:16
Last Modified:	22 May 2026 23:44
DOI:	10.1136/inp.h5763
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3001390
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