What You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis in Pets

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What is Osteoarthritis in Pets? Osteoarthritis (OA), also referred to as Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) is a progressive worsening inflammation of a joint caused by cartilage deterioration. As a pet’s cartilage breaks down the joint moves less smoothly and begins to affect range of motion. Injury, repetitive stress, age and disease can all contribute to […]

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