One of the largest trends in animal health has been the rise in cases of osteoarthritis, writes Graham Garrison. Citing increasing obesity trends in cats and dogs, he shares facts gleaned from Banfield studies and key points from Jo Ann Morrison, DVM, MS, DACVIM.
<increasing obesity> trends have created a critical moment for veterinary teams to adjust our tactics as we continue the battle against excess weight and OA.” – Jo Ann Morrison, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Source: Veterinary Advantage, July 2022. Link. Clinics that actively engage pet owners in conversations about their family pets, and who employ multi-modal approaches to the treatment of OA, seem to have the best success according to Scott A. Krick, DVM.