Osteoarthritis has traditionally been thought of a disease of older dogs, with the average age of OA diagnosis being 10.5 years.5
The first comprehensive, prospective OA evaluation study in younger dogs showed:6
Treating OA pain at earlier stages can improve the long-term outlook for most dogs.7 And recognition of subtle changes in a dog's discomfort, including changes in gait, mobility, energy and behaviour is key for early OA detection.4
Pain management must be part of the OA discussion at the time of diagnosis.8
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