19/06/2026
🐶🐱🐾Is your furry friend starting to slow down? 🐶🐱🐾
Many pet parents assume that stiffness, difficulty getting up, or a reluctance to jump into the car are just normal parts of ageing. In reality, these are often signs of osteoarthritis—one of the most common chronic conditions affecting middle-aged and senior dogs and cats.
Arthritis causes inflammation and joint degeneration, which can lead to chronic pain and negatively affect your pet's quality of life. While it cannot be cured, we can significantly improve their comfort and mobility!
Because joint care is never one-size-fits-all, we focus on a tailored, multimodal treatment plan for every individual pet.
Our treatment options often include:
💙Pain-relief medications and newer injectable therapies
💙Controlled exercise, physiotherapy, and hydrotherapy
💙Joint-supportive diets and specialized supplements
💙Guidance on environmental modifications at home
💙Healthy weight management
If you’ve noticed changes in your dog or cat’s mobility, limping, or behaviour, our team is here to help them stay comfortable and active for as long as possible.
🩺💙Contact us to book a consultation, or visit our website to make an online appointment and register as a new client: www.petvets.nz