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  • 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 ⇢

  • NSAIDs:  For Dogs with Osteoarthritis and Chronic Pain

    Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) remain the cornerstone of pain management for dogs with osteoarthritis (OA) and other chronic pain conditions. They help reduce pain, stiffness, and inflammation, and when used correctly, they can greatly improve a dog’s comfort and mobility. I often rely on NSAIDs as part of a multimodal… Listen ⇢

  • Gabapentin and Pregabalin: Managing Chronic Pain in Dogs

    Chronic pain is one of the most challenging problems we face in veterinary medicine. Dogs with conditions like osteoarthritis, cancer pain, or spinal disease often need more than just anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs). For these cases, we sometimes turn to medications that work on the nervous system itself with two of… Listen ⇢

  • Understanding the Caregiver Placebo Effect in Feline Arthritis Treatment

    Cats are masters of hiding pain. This makes it challenging for owners and even veterinarians to recognize when arthritis is affecting their daily comfort and mobility. A recent large study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science looked at frunevetmab (Solensia®), a monoclonal antibody therapy designed to manage arthritis pain in… Listen ⇢

  • Amantadine: An Oral Pain Relief Option for Dogs and Cats!

    Managing chronic pain in dogs and cats can be challenging, especially when dealing with conditions like osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative lumbosacral disease (DLSS). While traditional medications such as NSAIDs remain first-line (for dogs), additional therapies are often needed to provide better comfort and quality of life. One medication that has… Listen ⇢

Matt Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR (Canine)

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

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