Multimodal Pain Management for Canine Osteoarthritis

Today's Vet Pract. Sep-Oct 2021;11(5):42-51. 47 Refs

Darryl Millis¹

¹ The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA.

Author Abstract

Veterinarians should understand the process for developing a multimodal osteoarthritis treatment plan that aims to delay disease progression, decrease inflammation, and ultimately improve the patient’s quality of life.

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