10/26/2026
Have you ever caught yourself thinking..."Maybe they're just slowing down"?
Maybe your dog doesn't race to the door anymore or hesitates before climbing stairs. Maybe your cat has stopped jumping onto their favorite windowsill. Maybe they need some extra help getting up after a nap.
It's easy to chalk these little changes up to getting older but, while some changes occur with aging, slowing down or changes in activity can also be signs of pain and shouldn't automatically be dismissed as "normal." Pain can be treated and isn't something your pet simply has to live with.
One of the most common causes of ongoing pain in dogs and cats is osteoarthritis (OA), a progressive joint disease that causes changes within the joint, leading to pain and decreased mobility. In fact, about 40% of dogs and cats experience some level of OA pain, yet fewer than half are ever diagnosed.¹
The encouraging news is that, along with weight management and appropriate exercise, arthritis pain can often be managed with safe, effective treatments to help your pet’s comfort, mobility, and playtime. Depending on their individual needs, additional treatment options may include pain medications; and other therapies designed specifically to improve comfort and mobility.
Schedule your appointment today to keep your pet feeling young!
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