Arthritis & Pain Management

Arthritis Treatment

Arthritis is a common disease we see in pets, particularly when they get to a certain age. Other factors such as their lifestyle, previous injury and their weight can contribute to your loyal companion developing the disease. The disease affects their joints and bones and greatly limits their mobility. Living with arthritis can lower your pet’s quality of life as it can mean a life of pain if they don't receive treatment.

What are signs of arthritis in pets?

Arthritis usually develops when there is too much wear on the cartilage that separates the bones. Over the years the cartilage will disappear leaving the bones to rub against each other causing joint pain. You will notice the following signs:

• Losing interest in play time
• Stiff or swollen joints
• Difficulty using the stairs
• Groaning when they get up or lay down
• Trembling when they run or walk

Call us at 403-678-4425 to get your loyal companion assessed and treated before their condition worsens.

What treatments are available for arthritis?

While the disease has no cure, it doesn’t mean your loyal companion’s days are without hope. Our team offers various treatments to help alleviate their pain. These options may include:

1. Physical rehabilitation
2. Laser therapy
3. Anti-inflammatory pain medication
4. Joint supplements

Pain Management

In addition to chronic pain from arthritis, your loyal companion can experience chronic pain from disease and acute pain from injury. Pain is best managed through a multimodal approach involving one or more pain medications, rehabilitation therapy and laser therapy and joint supplements. We want your pet to be pain free and living it’s best life.