How do veterinarians diagnose canine osteoarthritis?
Canine osteoarthritis, or OA, is very common. In the US, it is estimated that nearly a quarter of all dogs over 1 year of age have this debilitating condition that can affect numerous joints in the dog’s body, including the shoulders, elbows, wrists (the “carpus”),...
What are the signs of osteoarthritis in dogs?
Dogs can get arthritis in their joints just like people. Veterinarians refer to this as canine osteoarthritis, or often just as OA. This condition is very common. In fact, roughly 25% of all adultdogs in the US have OA, or about 1 in 4. Although there is no cure for...
Why is your dog limping? 3 things to know about arthritis in dogs
Seeing your dog limping or having trouble getting around is difficult. Like people, dogs can start limping or favoring a specific leg for numerous reasons. These issues could be as minor as a cut or scrape, or could be caused by a number of other, more serious...