At least 20% of dogs over age one, and 80% of dogs over age eight, suffer from arthritis. Avoid being blindsided and start slowing the progression today!
We have some powerful interviews to share with you this month and this episode helps lay the foundation so that you can get the most out of the upcoming interviews AND start helping your dog today!
In this episode, we talk about:
- What osteoarthritis (OA) is
- Stages of OA
- Whether or not your dog is at risk
- How to recognize the subtle behavior and mobility changes that indicate pain
- How to slow disease progression at various stages
- Interventions at various stage of disease to improve your dog’s mobility
- Diet, exercise, and alternative treatment options
- Professional and pet parent resources to help you help your dog feel better and move better!
And you can get started by setting up your home set up for optimal mobility for your dog by downloading out FREE Home Mobility Checklist and Fall Risk Checklist PDF: https://upwarddogrehab.activehosted.com/f/25
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RESOURCES
- Podcast website: https://dogthatcan.podbean.com/
- Upward Dog Rehab & Wellness https://upwarddogrehab.com
- Virtual Consults with Sarah https://upwarddogrehab.com/virtual/11-virtual-coaching/
- Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivingwithDogswithDisabilities
- Live Interview on Librela with Mike Farrell, Veterinary Orthopaedic Specialist (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/share/v/FxjgSnJRUsjPYDrc/
- CAM (Canine Arthritis Management): https://caninearthritis.co.uk
- CARE )Canine Arthritis Resource and Education) https://caninearthritis.org/
- Proposed Canadian Consensus Guidelines on Osteoarthritis Treatment Based on OA-COAST Stages 1–4: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9088681/
- Risk Factors for Canine Osteoarthritis and Its Predisposing Arthropathies: A Systematic Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7198754/
- Body weight, gonadectomy, and other risk factors for diagnosis of osteoarthritis in companion dogs https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2023.1275964/full?utm_source=F-NTF&utm_medium=EMLX&utm_campaign=PRD_FEOPS_20170000_ARTICLE
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Heartbreaking Diagnosis: A Golden Retriever's Struggle
00:24 Welcome to Dogs That Can Podcast
01:14 Understanding Osteoarthritis in Dogs
02:13 What is Happening in an Arthritic Joint
03:39 Risk Factors and Early Signs of Osteoarthritis
04:51 Developmental Orthopaedic Disease
05:17 Breed Risk Factors
05:48 Impact of Weight and Lifestyle on Joint Health
06:30 Trauma and Injury: Their Role in Osteoarthritis
07:36 Controversial Factors: Early Spay and Neuter
08:02 High Impact and Repetitive Movements
09:13 Mobility and Behavioural Changes in Arthritic Dogs
11:37 Managing Arthritis: Tips and Resources
12:47 Exercise Modification
14:48 Stages of Os
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