Learn how to identify arthritis in dogs, obtain a diagnosis from a veterinarian, and explore the various techniques to manage and treat the disease.

Protecting your dog’s joints with the right supplement is an ongoing, daily commitment that will help ensure a good quality of life.

Some veterinarians view low-energy lasers as a noninvasive alternative treatment of arthritic inflammation and chronic pain in dogs. It’s not a panacea, but combined with other treatment, it can ease your dog’s arthritis pain. Arthritis (osteoarthritis) is a common degenerative disease in which cartilage wears away and inflammation, swelling, and joint [...]

Green-lipped mussels (GLMs) might be something you have never heard of, or sound like something you could order at your favorite seafood restaurant. But these unique shellfish are a type of mollusk found off the coast of New Zealand that is packed with nutrients. So, how could they help our dogs who suffer from joint [...]

Glucosamine, a naturally occurring compound, is one of the more popular over-the-counter arthritis and joint pain remedies for dogs.

You might have noticed your older dog slowing down in recent years. Maybe he is playing less and sleeping more. Although this might seem normal for an aging canine, arthritis could be to blame. What Is Arthritis? There are several different types of arthritis that can affect dogs, but the most common is osteoarthritis — also [...]

If your veterinarian prescribed Rimadyl for your dog, it's a sign of responsible dog ownership that you want to learn more about this medicine. Let's talk about why Rimadyl is prescribed for dogs, what potential side effects might look like, and some alternatives if your dog has a negative reaction. Rimadyl is generally safe for [...]

Laser therapy for dogs can be a helpful complementary or alternative treatment option for managing inflammation, chronic pain or wound healing.

About one-third of dogs in the United States are given some sort of dog vitamins and supplements for everything ranging from dog arthritis and joint stiffness to heart health, digestion, and coat care. Although there hasn’t yet been sufficient research into the efficacy of these supplements to definitively say that they all work, there [...]

Luxating patella in dogs is one of the most common orthopedic conditions, diagnosed in 7 percent of puppies. How do you treat it?