Canine OA
What are common risk factors for canine Oesteoarthritis? (Name at least 3)
Age, Breed, Weight, Injuries, Genetics, Conformation, Repetitive Stress
What are common risk factors for Feline Oesteoarthritis? (Name at least 3)
Genetics, Injury, Obesity, Age, Conformation
What environmental modifications can be made to help a dog with OA? (Name 2)
Carpet, comfortable dog beds, ramps, nail trimming, food and water bowl height modifications
What environmental modifications can be made to help a cat with OA? (Name 2)
Non-slip carpeting, Food/water in easy to reach places, soft/heated beds, low side litter box access, add ramps/steps, encourage gentle play
What are some behavioral signs a dog is suffering from OA Pain? (Name 3)
Grumpy/aggressive, Slow to rise, limping, stiffness, trouble jumping in/out of car, difficulty running/jumping, restlessness
What are some behavioral signs a cat is suffering from OA Pain? (Name 3)
Reduced mobility: difficulty jumping, going up and down stairs, limping, stiffness in legs and reluctance to play
Behavior: becoming grumpier/quieter. Decreased grooming/matted coat. Difficulty using litter box
Weight loss/loss of appetite
What percentage of the Canine Population has OA?
40% of all dogs have clinical signs of OA.
What percentage of the Feline population has OA?
40% of all cats have clinical signs of OA.
*60% of cats over the age of 6 and 90% of cats over the age of 12 have signs of OA.
What are first tier treatments for Canine OA based on the AAHA guidelines? (Name at least 5)
- Librela, NSAID‘s, Omega-3’s, Environmental modifications, Exercise, Weight optimization, Surgery.
What are first tier treatments for Feline OA based on the AAHA Guidelines? (Name at least 5)
Solensia, NSAID’s, Omega-3’s, Environmental modifications, Encouraging activity, Weight optimization, Surgery