Signs and Symptoms
What is Osteoarthritis?
Destruction of
cartilage
Destroyed cartilage bone
ends rub together
Also known as Dejenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
A common problem affecting young dogs with hip and elbow dysplasia and older dogs with general ageing and stiffness of the joints
Progressive degenerative condition (gets worse over time) that affects the joints
Leads to pain, inflammation and discomfort
How will I know that my dog has osteoarthritis?
Joint stiffness when getting up
Activity impaired like difficulty getting:
-in and out of car
-up and down stairs
-on and off the bed
Stiff after walks
Limping
Pain and discomfort
Goals of Treatment
Slow the progression of the disease
Reduce the severity of signs and symptoms
Control pain and discomfort
GCS Joint Care Advanced Chews
Joint health in dogs
Highly palatable beef flavoured chew that is not just a treat but also a chew that treats. Caring for your dog’s joints has never been easier. After 14 – 21 days the daily dose can be reduced to half the initial recommended dose for maintenance treatment.
What is Osteoarthritis?
Destruction of
cartilage
Destroyed cartilage bone
ends rub together
Also known as Dejenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
A common problem affecting young dogs with hip and elbow dysplasia and older dogs with general ageing and stiffness of the joints
Progressive degenerative condition (gets worse over time) that affects the joints
Leads to pain, inflammation and discomfort
How will I know that my dog has osteoarthritis?
Joint stiffness when getting up
Activity impaired like difficulty getting:
-in and out of car
-up and down stairs
-on and off the bed
Stiff after walks
Limping
Pain and discomfort
Goals of Treatment
Slow the progression of the disease
Reduce the severity of signs and symptoms
Control pain and discomfort
GCS Joint Care Advanced Chews
Joint health in dogs
Highly palatable beef flavoured chew that is not just a treat but also a chew that treats. Caring for your dog’s joints has never been easier. After 14 – 21 days the daily dose can be reduced to half the initial recommended dose for maintenance treatment.