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3. Is My Pet in Pain? Managing Arthritis in Senior Dogs and Cats
Is my pet in pain? It's one of the hardest questions to answer because pets are so good at hiding it. In this episode, Dr. Steffen dives into pain management in senior dogs and cats, with a focus on arthritis and how it quietly shows up through changes in movement, behavior, grooming, and daily routines.
She gets into:
How common arthritis really is in senior pets
Recognizing the signs of pain in dogs and cats
There's no single "best" treatment for every pet
Multimodal pain management strategies (why one approach usually isn't enough)
Western and alternative treatment options
The risks and…
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