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What Is Adequan and How Can It Help My Dog?
Last Updated on 28 mins by Dr. Shannon Barrett Seeing your dog in pain is tough. Adequan for Dogs offers hope. It’s an injectable medication that can help restore joints. Key Takeaways Understanding Arthritis in Dogs Symptoms and causes Dogs, like humans, can suffer from arthritis. This condition affects approximately 25% of our furry friends. They show signs like stiffness and limping—clear indicators something is wrong. Their joints may swell, making it tough for them
New Hope for Dogs with Arthritis: Librela
Last Updated on 22 mins by Dr. Shannon Barrett Librela might be the solution you’re looking for to treat your dogs arthritis. It’s a new drug that promises to ease arthritis pain in dogs with just one shot a month. Key Takeaways Understanding Dog Osteoarthritis (OA) Pain Dog osteoarthritis (OA) pain is more than just a simple ache. It’s a deep discomfort that affects their bones and joints, making every move harder for them. Causes
Managing Feline Osteoarthritis Pain With Solensia For Cats
Last Updated on 2 days by Dr. Shannon Barrett Seeing your cat in pain is heartbreaking. Solensia For Cats is the first FDA-approved treatment for feline osteoarthritis pain. It’s a once-a-month injection for pain in our feline friends. Key Takeaways What is Feline Osteoarthritis (OA) Pain? Feline osteoarthritis pain is a type of chronic discomfort that affects cats, often making it hard for them to move around and play. This condition can sour their mood, decrease
Say Goodbye to Arthritic Pain: Best Treatment for Dogs and Cats
Last Updated on 25 mins by Dr. Shannon Barrett Exploring the numerous treatments for arthritis for your pet can be intimidating. I’ve broken into down into manageable categories to make it easy to understand. Key Takeaways Management and Prevention of Arthritis Managing arthritis in our pets means staying one step ahead of joint pain. Simple steps like keeping your pet at a healthy weight and regular, gentle movement can make a big difference. Supplements rich
Dr. Shannon Barrett
Veterinarian with a Passion for Educating Pet Parents
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