Muscle And Joint
- July 29, 2023
Canine arthritis has long been a challenging condition to tackle, with limited breakthroughs in treatment options. However, 2023 marks the introduction of a groundbreaking new therapy – Beransa. We're excited to share with Australian pet owners the potential of this new canine arthritis injection now available (with prescription) at PetScripts Australia.
In this article, we'll delve into what Beransa is, how it works, its efficacy, dosage, side effects, and its importance in the world of arthritis management for dogs.
What is Beransa?
Beransa, also known as bedinvetmab or Librela (outside of Australia), is a revolutionary monoclonal antibody that targets and neutralizes the nerve growth factor (NGF) responsible for pain perception in dogs. Specifically registered for alleviating pain associated with osteoarthritis in dogs, Beransa holds real hope for improving the quality of life for our beloved furry companions.
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Our veterinarians experience with Beransa
- September 16, 2022
My dog has Osteoarthritis - how can I care for my dog with canine osteoarthritis?
It is very worrying for pet owners to be told that your dog has Osteoarthritis (sometimes shortened to OA, and also called Degenerative Joint Disease or DJD). Sadly, this is a very common disease - it is estimated that 1 in 5 dogs will develop osteoarthritis in their life. Yet, whilst OA is progressive and degenerative, you and your vet can treat your dog, to maximise movement and comfort and to minimise pain.
What is osteoarthritis?
Canine Osteoarthritis refers to the medical condition when your pet has progressively worsening inflammation of a joint. In a healthy joint, which moves smoothly and painlessly, cartilage acts as a cushion - when the cartilage in the joint starts deteriorating, or breaking down, it is called osteoarthritis. This can happen due to “wear & tear” or due to disease, age, injury, repetitive stress, or obesity.You may have seen your dog show pain, or a decreased range
- March 22, 2021
Trocoxil is prescribed for dogs that are diagnosed with osteoarthritis.
What is osteoarthritis?
Sometimes called Degenerative Joint Disease or DJD, osteoarthritis refers to when your pet has progressively worsening inflammation of a joint. This happens when the cartilage in the joint starts deteriorating. In a healthy joint, which moves smoothly and painlessly, the cartilage acts as a cushion. This cushioning cartilage can start to break down or deteriorate, due to age, injury, repetitive stress, obesity, or disease.
If your dog has osteoarthritis, he or she may show pain, or a decreased range of motion, and may develop inflammation or bone spurs. The legs and lower back are the most likely to be affected.
Dogs are really good at not showing that they are in pain, so you might not see the early symptoms of osteoarthritis. Watch out for these signs in your dog, and discuss changes with your vet:
- Lethargy, or reluctance to run, jump, or play
- Stiffness, lameness,
- October 01, 2019
Arthritis is a very common condition in humans and dogs alike. It typically affects dogs in their senior years, and certain breeds are also more susceptible than others. Osteoarthritis causes the cartilage between the bones to break down quicker and the rubbing of the bones causes inflammation and pain. Any of the joints in the body can be affected by arthritis, but is it most commonly found in the shoulders, elbows, knees or hips.
Causes of Arthritis
Aside from old age, there are a range of factors that can cause osteoarthritis to develop in your dog:
- Overweight dogs have extra strain on their joints which increases their risk of developing osteoarthritis.
- As mentioned, certain breeds are more susceptible to developing osteoarthritis. Larger breeds such as Labradors, Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds are more prone to developing osteoarthritis.
- Genetics also plays a part in whether or not a dog will develop osteoarthritis.
- If a dog sustains an injury, they can also be more prone
