Dogs on long-term arthritis treatment benefit from regular consultations for monitoring. Practice Plan Extra members receive unlimited reviews, making ongoing management easier.

Provide a comfortable bed, avoid slippery floors, offer short but regular walks, maintain a healthy weight and follow the aftercare plan from your vet.

Yes. Acupuncture can reduce pain and inflammation, and hydrotherapy supports gentle exercise, muscle tone and joint mobility with reduced joint stress.

Treatment focuses on pain relief with medications like NSAIDs or injections such as Librela. We also recommend weight management, diet control, joint supplements, acupuncture, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and massage as part of a comprehensive plan.

Our vets can often diagnose arthritis through a physical examination. X-rays may be used to confirm the severity, while advanced imaging like CT or MRI, or joint fluid analysis, may be needed in some cases.

Signs include stiffness after rest, limping, reluctance to jump or climb, slower movement, reduced exercise enthusiasm, difficulty standing or sitting, and occasional grumpiness.

Around 40% of dogs are affected by arthritis, especially older or larger breeds, though it can also occur in younger dogs due to injury or joint abnormalities.

Arthritis is a joint condition that causes inflammation, pain and stiffness as cartilage breaks down and bones rub together, which can reduce mobility and comfort.