Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Multimodal treatment options for osteoarthritis pain in dogs
By Diehm, Marius & Tünsmeyer, Julia·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2018·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Update of multimodal therapy in canine osteoarthritis].
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Many dogs suffer from osteoarthritis, which causes chronic pain due to the breakdown of joint cartilage and surrounding tissues. This condition is common and can lead to inflammation and discomfort as it progresses. To help manage the pain and improve quality of life, veterinarians often use a combination of treatments, including pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications. However, long-term use of these drugs can have serious side effects. A new class of medications called piprants may provide a safer option for treating osteoarthritis in dogs.
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Abstract
Canine osteoarthritis is a very common disease and the main cause for chronic pain in dogs. Progressive degeneration of joint cartilage, periarticular soft tissues and subchondral bone consecutively lead to osteophytes, inflammation and pain. It is an irreversible process. Multimodal treatment focuses on slowing the disease progression and improving the dog's quality of life. The article provides an overview of different therapeutic options. Multiple analgesics are used for the pharmacological treatment of osteoarthritis in dogs. For an effective treatment of this disease, an anti-inflammatory effect is of vital importance. However, particularly the chronic use of anti-inflammatory drugs bears the risk of severe adverse effects. A recently licensed class of drugs, the piprants, offers the perspective of an improved safety profile in the pharmacological treatment of canine osteoarthritis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30541175/