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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 ⇢

  • 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 ⇢

  • Welcome

    Thank you for visiting my personal blog. This is a space I’ve created to share thoughts, reflections, and commentary on topics that interest me in veterinary medicine, rehabilitation, sports medicine, orthobiologics, and the many aspects of animal health that shape my daily work and curiosity. I want to be clear… Listen ⇢

  • Why Nerve Growth Factor Matters for Your Pet’s Health: A Simple Summary of Our New Review Article

    As pet owners, we all want our animals to stay healthy, active, and comfortable throughout their lives. A recent scientific review article I co-authored with Dr. Curtis Dewey helps us better understand how the nervous system works in mammals and what might happen when important nerve pathways don’t function normally.… Listen ⇢

  • Comparing Injectable Therapies for Osteoarthritis in Dogs and Cats

    Osteoarthritis (OA) is a complex, progressive condition that causes pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in dogs and cats. Injectable therapies have become an essential part of multimodal management, offering targeted joint support when oral medications or lifestyle changes aren’t enough. With a growing number of options available, it’s important to… Listen ⇢

  • Arthramid: A New Tool in Treating Canine and Feline Osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common and challenging conditions we see in dogs and cats. Managing this chronic, degenerative disease requires a multimodal approach, often combining lifestyle changes, medications, and targeted joint therapies. One of the most exciting tools now available for companion animals is Arthramid (2.5% polyacrylamide… Listen ⇢

  • Objective Gait Analysis for Dogs

    When it comes to identifying subtle lameness or uneven movement in dogs, especially those with complex orthopedic or neurologic conditions, visual observation is often not enough. Objective gait analysis uses a specialized pressure-sensitive mat to record how your dog moves in real time. As your dog walks or trots across… Listen ⇢

  • Adequan® for Osteoarthritis in Dogs and Cats

    Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of chronic pain and mobility issues in both dogs and cats. Managing OA usually requires a multimodal approach, combining lifestyle changes, rehabilitation therapies, pain control, and, sometimes, joint injections or advanced treatments. One injectable medication that I often use as part… Listen ⇢

  • Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy in Dogs and Cats: Pain Relief, Healing, and Recovery

    As a veterinarian who treats many dogs and cats with chronic pain, injuries, and neurological disease, I’m often asked about non-drug therapies that can support recovery. One of the most promising, and increasingly popular, tools is pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy, most widely recognized in veterinary medicine through the Assisi… Listen ⇢

Matt Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR (Canine)

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

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