Joint injections - A targeted therapy for joint care and osteoarthritis management in dogs

Veterinarians typically reach, first, for an oral and/or injectable drug (NSAIDs, etc) when managing a pet with osteoarthritis (OA). While this is appropriate and usually effective in addressing inflammation and the associated pain, it does not address other important aspects of musculoskeletal care. Additional targeted approaches to the care of the affected joint(s) and surrounding soft tissues (muscles, tendons, etc.) are equally important and beneficial to improving a patient’s mobility and comfort. Furthermore, these adjunctive therapies may allow for a taper or reduction in the need of medicine (NSAIDs, etc.) over time. Learn more about joint injections and intraarticular therapies in Dr. Matthew Brunke’s webinar on the topic of targeted therapies for OA care: