The pain of arthritis (osteoarthritis or OA) adversely impacts the lives of dogs and cats as well as the activities we can share in with them. But there is hope for these animals - beyond a prescription of pain pills.
In this presentation (which originally aired as part of Session V of the Arthritis Summit) Dr. Lindsey Fry discusses innovative treatment approaches to managing pain in dogs and cats and how we can alter the course of the disease including:
- The concept of pain as a disease (maladaptive pain)
- A brief review of first line medications
Innovative drug options:
- Pregabalin (vs gabapentin)
- Ketamine for treating maladaptive pain
- Low dose naltrexone
- Anti-depressant drugs (Amitryptiline)
Running time: 28 mins
Fee: $30 or
FREE for VetVine Premium Membership subscribers and Arthritis Summit registrants
This presentation is from Session V of The Arthritis Summit (the full 9 hour program is available for viewing On Demand:
https://www.vetvine.com/article/727/yourpetsbestlife-summit-on-arthritis-in-dogs-and-cats)
