The list of joint ailments in pets, particularly dogs and cats, is almost endless. You may have noticed some or all of these symptoms and wondered what could be causing the problem. […]

Your pets can’t tell you where or how much it hurts but they suffer from pain just as we do. Animals have evolved to hide their pain as a protection against predators. […]

Since dogs cannot easily tell us that they are in pain and signs may be subtle, it’s difficult to identify pain. There are many misunderstandings regarding pain in animals. […]

Surgery can be challenging for both pets and their owners.  The recovery process is usually simple, but the first few days and weeks after surgery require special care for your pet. […]

There have been significant advances in veterinary medicine in understanding how pets feel pain. Veterinarians and their health care team are trained to recognize signs of a pet’s discomfort or fear. […]

If you notice changes in your pet’s behaviour or appearance, it could be because of pain. Pets usually hide their pain and cannot tell you where or how much it hurts. […]

When we humans are in pain, we generally talk about it.  Your dog or cat can’t tell you where or how much it hurts and usually mask their pain. Animals have evolved to withdraw and hide the signs of pain because any display would put them at risk with predators. […]

Arthritis is a general medical term describing inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative joint disease (DJD) is the terminology used when referring to a form of chronic joint inflammation that is a progressive and permanent disease of joints. […]

Dogs, just like humans, can also suffer from osteoarthritis (OA), sometimes called degenerative joint disease. […]

Advances in veterinary medicine have helped to extend the lives of our pets. Because of longer lives, chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis are more common. […]

Since dogs cannot easily tell us that they are in pain and signs may be subtle, it’s difficult to identify pain. There are many misunderstandings regarding pain in animals. […]

Joints are found throughout the body wherever two bones meet. A joint is formed when two bones come together and are held in place by supporting tissues. […]

Just as we humans feel pain, so do dogs. Pain and discomfort are experienced for similar reasons […]

Pain in cats is a tricky thing because it’s rarely obvious… until it’s quite severe. Cat owners should therefore educate themselves about the signs and symptoms of pain in cats so they can offer relief as soon as possible. […]

Dogs will rarely cry or whine unless they are in severe pain. […]

Experts define pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.” […]

There are as many manifestations of pain as there are conditions, injuries and individual dogs. […]

Feline surgical procedures fall under two categories: elective procedures and those that are non-elective (urgently necessary). […]

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medications that relieve pain and reduce inflammation in both animals and humans, as well as fever in humans. […]

If you’re a pet owner, it’s important to educate yourself about nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in case your pet needs them someday. […]

With obvious injuries or after surgical procedures, we can assume that a dog will experience pain. […]

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help dogs and cats experiencing pain caused by injury, a chronic condition or surgery. […]

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medications used to relieve pain and to reduce inflammation. […]

NSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that relieve pain, fever, and inflammation. […]