Investigation and management of canine osteoarthritis
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 as...
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| Published in: | In practice (London 1979) Vol. 37; no. Suppl 1; pp. 1 - 8 |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group Limited
01-11-2015
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| Summary: | 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. |
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| Bibliography: | In Practice This supplement is sponsored by Royal Canin. commissioned the article, which was peer‐reviewed and assessed for relevance. It also provided copy editing, production and distribution services. ©British Veterinary Association 2015. All rights reserved. |
| ISSN: | 0263-841X 2042-7689 |
| DOI: | 10.1136/inp.h5763 |