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Optimizing Care for Dogs with Elbow Dysplasia (and arthritis): Practical Advice
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🐾 "Elbow dysplasia in young dogs can start affecting them not just when they're old, but potentially very early in their life!" 🐶
🩺 Today on Call the Vet, we dive deep into managing chronic conditions like elbow dysplasia and arthritis:
1️⃣ Multimodal approach is key—combining dietary changes, weight management, and environmental modifications to tackle the issue comprehensively.
2️⃣ Therapeutic diets and supplements (especially omega-3 fatty acids) can significantly enhance comfort.
3️⃣ Regular, gentle exercise and use of ramps can prevent worsening of the condition.
4️⃣ Complementary therapies like hydrotherapy and physiotherapy are crucial for maintaining joint mobility and muscle mass.
💡 Early intervention plays a pivotal role in managing conditions like elbow dysplasia effectively. Starting treatment when symptoms are mild can drastically improve quality of life. This proactive approach can decrease the need for continuous medication and help manage pain more effectively.
For some dogs, surgery may be an option, and this episode also covers what you need to know if you think this may be the path for you and your dog.
Check out all the info and dive into all the related topics over in the full show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/podcast/dog-elbow-dysplasia
Get your question answered here- https://ourpetshealth.com/question
Love the show? Sharing this episode or leaving a review helps others know it's worth a listen! - https://ourpetshealth.com/review
165 episodes
Manage episode 417115724 series 2861765
🐾 "Elbow dysplasia in young dogs can start affecting them not just when they're old, but potentially very early in their life!" 🐶
🩺 Today on Call the Vet, we dive deep into managing chronic conditions like elbow dysplasia and arthritis:
1️⃣ Multimodal approach is key—combining dietary changes, weight management, and environmental modifications to tackle the issue comprehensively.
2️⃣ Therapeutic diets and supplements (especially omega-3 fatty acids) can significantly enhance comfort.
3️⃣ Regular, gentle exercise and use of ramps can prevent worsening of the condition.
4️⃣ Complementary therapies like hydrotherapy and physiotherapy are crucial for maintaining joint mobility and muscle mass.
💡 Early intervention plays a pivotal role in managing conditions like elbow dysplasia effectively. Starting treatment when symptoms are mild can drastically improve quality of life. This proactive approach can decrease the need for continuous medication and help manage pain more effectively.
For some dogs, surgery may be an option, and this episode also covers what you need to know if you think this may be the path for you and your dog.
Check out all the info and dive into all the related topics over in the full show notes: https://ourpetshealth.com/podcast/dog-elbow-dysplasia
Get your question answered here- https://ourpetshealth.com/question
Love the show? Sharing this episode or leaving a review helps others know it's worth a listen! - https://ourpetshealth.com/review
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