Osteoarthritis is a painful , debilitating, degenerative disease that affects a significant number of pets as they age, however there are steps we can take to slow the progression and also improve quality of life. There are many products available on the market to treat arthritis, usually, it is a combination of products that can do wonders for your pet.
Take Kelly for instance - Kelly is a 14 (almost 15!!) year old Golden Retriever who suffers hip dysplasia and arthritis. In June 2010, Kelly's owner started noticing some early warning signs - difficulty rising in the mornings and reluctant to jump and brought her in for a check up with the vet. Thanks to the continued advancements veterinary medicine, Kelly's degenerative disease has been well managed for almost 5 years now.
Continue reading about Kelly's story in our Osteoarthritis article.
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