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Could your dog have Osteoarthritis?

This checklist will help your veterinary team identify your dog’s activities and behaviors that might be signs of osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disease that can be painful.

Is your dog showing signs of OA-related pain?

Think about your dog’s activity in the past week. Check all of the signs that you’ve observed in your dog.

OA-Related Pain Signs *

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Do you think your dog shows signs of pain? *

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Have you noticed any changes in your dog's behavior? *

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OA has both physical and emotional aspects.

For a dog, OA can be very painful. And, just like in humans, pain can negatively impact dogs not just physically, but also emotionally. The good news is that this pain can be managed. In a recent study, dogs showed significant improvement in both their emotional and physical well-being with the pain under control.

Think about your dog’s behavior in the past week and use the following scale to measure how your dog is feeling. For each question, rate your dog’s activity and emotions on a scale from 0 to 6, with 0 meaning "My dog couldn’t be less" and 6 meaning "My dog couldn’t be more." This will help your veterinary team assess your dog's pain and overall well-being, giving them a clearer picture of how energetic, happy, active, and relaxed your dog has been.

Is your dog energetic & enthusiastic? *

Is your dog happy & content? *

Is your dog active & comfortable? *

Is your dog calm & relaxed? *

Sharing additional history can help your veterinary team help your dog.

Has your dog ever been injured? *

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Have you ever given your dog medication for pain, such as aspirin? *

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Has your dog gained weight in the past year? *

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Osteoarthritis can affect dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. If left untreated, the pain can become worse over time. This checklist is designed to help with the recognition of OA pain to help keep your dog happy and active. Your veterinary team will review the results of this checklist with you to identify if your dog might be suffering from OA, or to monitor how your dog is doing if he or she is already being treated for OA. This checklist is not a medical diagnostic tool and is not intended to replace discussions with an animal healthcare professional. Discuss medical concerns with your veterinarian.

Dog OA Pain Checklist