Could Your Dog Have Osteoarthritis?
This checklist will help our veterinary team identify your dog’s activities and behaviors that might be signs of osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disease that can be painful.
Dog's Name
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Owner's Name
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First Name
Last Name
Owner's Email
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Is your dog showing signs of OA-related pain?
Think about your dog’s activity in the past week. Check all of the signs that you’ve observed in your dog.
Limping after exercise
Lagging behind on walks
Slow to rise
Difficulty jumping
Feeling stiff
Difficulty with stairs
Do you think your dog shows any signs of pain?
Yes
No
Have you noticed any changes in your dog’s behavior?
Yes
No
OA has both physical and emotional aspects.
For a dog, OA can be very painful. And, just like in humans, pain can negatively impact dogs not just physically, but also emotionally. The good news is that this pain can be managed. In a recent study, dogs showed significant improvement in both their emotional and physical well-being with the pain under control. Think about your dog’s behavior in the past week. This scale helps measure your dog’s pain based on how your dog is feeling. For each statement, circle the number that you think most accurately describes your dog.
How Energetic & Enthusiastic is your dog? Please rate on a scale of 1 to 6:
Not at all Energetic or Enthusiastic
1
2
3
4
5
Very Energetic & Enthusiastic
6
1 is Not at all Energetic or Enthusiastic, 6 is Very Energetic & Enthusiastic
How Happy and Content do feel your dog is? Please rate on a scale of 1 to 6:
Not Happy or Content
1
2
3
4
5
Very Happy and Content
6
1 is Not Happy or Content, 6 is Very Happy and Content
How Active and Comfortable do feel your dog is? Please rate on a scale of 1 to 6:
Not active or comfortable at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very Active & Comfortable
6
1 is Not active or comfortable at all, 6 is Very Active & Comfortable
How Calm and Relaxed do feel your dog is? Please rate on a scale of 1 to 6:
Not calm and relaxed at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very calm and relaxed
6
1 is Not calm and relaxed at all, 6 is Very calm and relaxed
Additional history that can help our veterinary team help your dog.
Has your dog ever been injured?
Yes
No
Have you ever given your dog medication for pain, such as aspirin?
Yes
No
Has your dog gained weight in the past year?
Yes
No
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