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  • What We Learned From a Recent Study About Solensia (frunevetmab) for Cats With Arthritis

    Many cats get arthritis, which causes joint pain and makes it hard for them to jump, climb, or play. A newer medicine called Solensia, also known as frunevetmab, is used to help reduce pain from arthritis in cats. I’ve posted about this medication here before. Veterinarians know it can ease… Listen ⇢

  • Guest Post: Who Are the Veterinarians Performing Necropsies?

    Veterinary anatomic pathologists are responsible for performing necropsies on animals. What Is Pathology?   Pathology is the study of disease. It is a core component of human and veterinary medical training and extremely important for understanding the basis of diseases treated in medicine. What Is a Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist? Simply… Listen ⇢

  • What Is a Necropsy and Why Is It Not Commonly Done for Pets?

    When a pet passes away, owners often have many questions. One question that sometimes comes up is whether a necropsy should be done. A necropsy is a medical exam performed on an animal after death. It is similar to what is called an autopsy in people. During a necropsy, a… Listen ⇢

  • How to Report Possible Side Effects from Librela and Solensia

    If your pet has a reaction after receiving a medication, it is important to report it. Reporting side effects helps veterinarians, drug companies, and safety agencies better understand how medicines work in real life and how to keep pets safe. This is especially important for newer arthritis medications like Librela… Listen ⇢

  • Understanding Medicine Side Effects for Pets

    Mild, Moderate, and Severe Reactions When a pet takes a medicine, something unwanted may occur. These unwanted consequences are called side effects or adverse events. Some are small, and some are very serious. It helps pet owners to know how to tell the difference. Mild Side EffectsMild side effects are… Listen ⇢

  • How Nerves and NGF Help Bones Heal

    When someone breaks a bone, pain is often the first thing people think about. But pain is only part of the story. New research shows that nerves inside bones help guide healing, not just signal pain. Two recent studies published in Science help explain how this works and why it… Listen ⇢

  • Anti-NGF Pain Drugs in People: What Side Effects Were Seen?

    Scientists have been studying a new type of pain medicine called anti-NGF monoclonal antibodies. These drugs were made to help people with long-lasting pain, especially from arthritis. NGF stands for nerve growth factor. It is a natural chemical in the body that helps pain signals travel from injured joints to… Listen ⇢

  • What Is Canine Cognitive Dysfunction and Why Is NGF Important?

    As dogs get older, some of them can start to show changes in their thinking and behavior. This is a condition called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, or CCD for short. CCD is sometimes called “dog dementia” because it is very similar to Alzheimer’s disease in people. CCD makes it harder for… Listen ⇢

  • What Alzheimer’s and “Dog Dementia” Have in Common

    As people and dogs get older, their brains can change. In people, a disease called Alzheimer’s disease causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior. In older dogs, a similar disease happens, and veterinarians call it Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, or CCD for short. CCD is sometimes called “dog dementia.” Both… Listen ⇢

Matt Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR (Canine)

Topics on animal mobility, chronic pain, and One Health overlap

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