Canine Joint Health

Mobility can make life remarkable.

Mobility is key to a healthy quality of life for dogs. Understanding canine osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative joint disease or DJD) and the benefits of early detection and treatment can help dogs enjoy more years of everyday adventures with their families – from jumping in the car for a ride, running a trail at the dog park or simply walking up the stairs.

What is canine osteoarthritis (OA)?

Canine osteoarthritis or DJD is the most common cause of chronic pain in dogs.1 This painful disease is caused by deterioration of joint cartilage, surrounding tissue and fluid.1 Over time, this can lead to bone-on-bone contact, chronic inflammation, swelling — and a very uncomfortable life for a dog.1

Adequan Canine dog playing mud
Adequan Canine factors stages osteoarthritis

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Tips to keep dog’s joints healthy at every stage of life.

  • Keep dog at a healthy weight
  • Encourage regular movement and exercise
  • Provide balanced nutrition, particularly during growth phase
  • Understand the early signs of a potential joint problem
  • Pet parents and veterinarians work collaboratively to identify a problem early and establish a treatment plan
  • Comply with veterinarian recommendations

Mobility is essential for horses, too.

Adequan® Canine Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan Sterile Injection 100 mg/mL
INDICATIONS Adequan® Canine is recommended for the treatment of non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic arthritis and associated lameness of canine synovial joints.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Adequan® Canine is for veterinary use only. The prescribing information contains complete use information which includes dosing, contraindications, warnings and cautions. Always read, understand and follow label and use directions. PLEASE CONSULT the Full Prescribing Information.
1. 2016 NAVC Proceedings, Osteoarthritis in Dogs and Cats: Novel Therapeutic Advances, M Epstein, DVM, DABVP C/F, CVPP; K Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR.
2. Clinician’s Brief, Aug 2013, Canine OA, DA Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR..
3. Face validity of a proposed tool for staging canine osteoarthritis: Canine Osteoarthritis Staging Tool (COAST), T. Cachon, O. Frykman, J.F. Innes, B.D.X. Lascelles, M. Okumura, P. Sousa, F. Staffieri, P.V. Steagall, B. Van Ryssen, COAST Development Group, The Veterinary Journal, 235 (2018) 1-8.
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