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How Better Hip Testing Helped Improve the Hips of Working Dogs
Hip dysplasia is a common problem in dogs. It means the hip joint doesn’t fit together quite right, and over time this can cause pain and arthritis. For dogs that work and train every day, such as detection dogs, healthy hips are very important. Veterinarians and breeders want ways to… Listen ⇢
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Many Dogs Have Hidden Hip Looseness Even When Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) X-Rays Look Normal
Hip dysplasia is a problem where a dog’s hip joint doesn’t fit together well. This can cause pain and arthritis later in life. Veterinarians take special X-rays to look at dog hips so breeders and owners can make better choices. There are two common ways to check dog hips with… Listen ⇢
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Radiosynoviorthesis for Osteoarthritis in People and What It Has to Do with Synovetin OA in Dogs
Osteoarthritis (OA) isn’t just “worn-out cartilage.” For many people, a major source of pain and swelling comes from an inflamed synovium, which is the lining of the joint. When this synovitis becomes chronic, a joint can remain persistently painful even after standard treatments such as weight management, physical therapy, oral… Listen ⇢
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New Research Identifies the Health Literacy Gap in Veterinary Client Education
Many dog owners look online for answers when their dog is diagnosed with a cranial cruciate ligament rupture, often called a CCL injury. A recent article in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association shows that this online information is often too difficult for many people to understand. The… Listen ⇢
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Reviewing a Recent Study About PRP Injections for Arthritis in Dogs
Osteoarthritis, often called arthritis, is a common cause of pain and stiffness in dogs. It happens when the joint tissues slowly break down over time, leading to inflammation, discomfort, and reduced movement. Because arthritis cannot be cured, veterinarians are always looking for safe ways to reduce pain and improve quality… Listen ⇢
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Why Anti-NGF Drugs Are Rarely Used for Arthritis in People(and What this Means for Veterinary Medicine and One Health)
Nerve growth factor, often called NGF, plays an important role in how the body senses pain. Because NGF levels are higher in painful joints, scientists thought that blocking NGF might be a powerful way to treat arthritis pain. This led to the development of anti-NGF monoclonal antibody drugs, such as… Listen ⇢
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A New Human Arthritis Study Using the Same Joint Gel We Use in Dogs
Joint pain from arthritis is a big problem for both people and animals. A recent human medical study looked at a special gel that is injected into painful joints to help them feel better and move more smoothly. What makes this study especially interesting is that the exact same gel… Listen ⇢
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Understanding Research on Librela and Joint Health in Dogs
What a scientific review means for you and your dog Librela (bedinvetmab) is a medication often used to help dogs with osteoarthritis, a painful condition that affects their joints. Many veterinarians use it because it targets a specific pain pathway and can provide relief without the side effects sometimes seen… Listen ⇢
Matt Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR (Canine)
Topics on animal mobility, chronic pain, and One Health overlap
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