Read about the strategies, including nutrition, Bryan Torres, DVM, PhD, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR utilizes early in osteoarthritis management.

Up to 63% of pet cats and 59.3% of pet dogs are overweight or obese, and this condition is linked with serious health risks. However, many pet owners do not recognize their dog or cat is overweight or how nutrition can help manage healthy weight–and a healthier life—for their pet.

Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic joint disorder in dogs and cats. Nutrition as a part of a multimodal management approach may help improve quality of life for pets with joint disease and may also be beneficial in supporting joint health in well pets.

A tailored nutritional approach can help overweight or obese pets lose weight.

Nutrition can play a key role in the management of osteoarthritis in dogs.

Diet may play a role in hip dysplasia and in management of secondary osteoarthritis.

Nutrition can play a key role in the management of osteoarthritis in cats.

Diet may play a role in developmental orthopedic conditions and in management of secondary osteoarthritis.

Nutritional strategies can improve recovery from orthopedic injuries in pets.