Georgia Wells explains the approaches vets make to ascertain both flexibility and maneuverability in canine pets, and future assessment plans.

Sarah Caney BVSc, PhD, DSAM(Feline), MRCVS provides an overview for how vets can optimise options for a challenging and overlooked condition.

Diego Rodrigo Mocholi describes the clinical metrology instruments, and quality of life checks designed for cat and dog owners.

Ross Allan and Stuart Carmichael offer ways of reviewing dogs with this condition and an insight into future technologies to improve management.

“The first thing to consider is the multi-modal element of OA management. It doesn't just come down to the medication, it comes down to their lifestyle at home, it comes down to exercise, it comes down to nutrition, and there are lots of resources – there's an article in a forthcoming issue of Vet Times where we've listed the elements that we see coming together to best optimise the management of OA.”

Kirsty Cavill explains how the vet nurse can be an OA ambassador in practice, the importance of this role, and how to manage and treat cases seen in companion animals.

Leanne Dobrowolski discusses veterinary physiotherapy’s place as part of a multidisciplinary approach, including referral barriers.

In this episode, and the accompanying article, Nuria Quesada Vicent reviews the current pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies available to treat different types of pain.

Nicola Lakeman discusses how this may present, the importance of educating owners to spot the signs and the impacts on a pet’s quality of life.

Kirsty Cavill explains how to identify and manage this type of abrupt affliction, which breaks through associated medications.

Martha Cannon – in the final of her two-part article – addresses the issue of under-treatment regarding this common condition in cats.

Martha Cannon – in the first of a two-part article – looks at the presentation and diagnosis of this significant cause of pain in cats.

Ross Allan explores what should be considered when reaching a diagnosis of this common small animal presentation.

John Innes explores the development of this technology, including clinical trials, and how it can help osteoarthritic patients.

Ross Allan explains the need to inform, educate and inspire when discussing the diagnosis and management of cases with clients.

Stuart Carmichael looks at steps practices can take to provide lifelong care for these patients, as well as new developments to facilitate this.

Diego Rodrigo Mocholi looks at the analgesia nociception index in dogs and cats, as well as research into staging and locomotor activity tools.

Siobhan Menzies and Louise Clark – in part two of their article – summarise veterinary trials, and consider legal and clinical factors for prescribing.

Karen Perry discusses two commonly encountered causes of lameness in cats, and evaluates the experience and literature base used to direct diagnosis and treatment.

Siobhan Menzies and Louise Clark, in the first of a two-part article, cover the history of hemp, phytochemistry and studies into this compound’s effects.