Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Managing osteoarthritis in growing dogs with multiple treatments
By Marcellin-Little, Denis J et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2025·Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A proposed framework for practical multimodal management of osteoarthritis in growing dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A young dog with joint pain due to osteoarthritis (OA) was treated using a combination of methods to help manage their symptoms. The treatment plan included adjusting their diet, providing nutritional supplements, and incorporating physical rehabilitation exercises. Additionally, medications were used to relieve pain and improve mobility. With this multimodal approach, the dog showed significant improvement in their comfort and ability to move around.
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Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a ubiquitous problem affecting dog joints, particularly the hip, elbow, stifle, and spine. OA most often results from developmental orthopedic problems such as hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and patellar luxation and from injuries to the cranial cruciate ligament. Several management approaches have been proposed to manage OA, including steps to modulate growth, physical activity, and exercise, nutrition and nutritional supplementation, medications, physical rehabilitation, and surgical procedures. This article is the first in a series of articles that propose steps for practical OA management in dogs at various life stages. The review presented here focuses on growing dogs. The text describes the early pathophysiology and diagnosis of OA. The physical, nutritional, analgesic, and surgical management options of OA in growing dogs are presented. The application of these management options is described for three dogs. The overall approach to the management of OA in growing dogs is discussed.
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