Arthritis/osteoarthritis/degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a common condition in dogs and cats. Arthritis (technically “inflammation of the joint,”) is characterized by swelling, stiffness, and pain; therapy is designed to counteract these effects of inflammation. When possible, the therapy should also slow down the progression of the arthritis and actually help the joint to [...]

Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

What is homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a distinct philosophy of medicine that has its roots in eighteenth century Germany, and subsequently spread to Europe, India, Australia, South America, the United States, and Canada. The underlying basis of homeopathy is the principle that ‘like cures like’, or that a substance that is capable, [...]

Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

Osteoarthritis, often referred to simply as arthritis, is the most common musculoskeletal disorder in pets. While it can occur in any sized dog or cat, it is usually seen in large breed dogs. In clinical practice, almost all large breed dogs 8 years of age and older are afflicted with [...]