266: CE: A Surgeon’s Perspective on Current Trends for the Management of Osteoarthritis, Part 2

Sponsored by Elanco. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode. Program Description: Canine osteoarthritis is a complex disease that impacts quality of life for many of our canine patients. Part 2 of this podcast series will highlight why effective management requires development of a baseline treatment plan that is customized to the individual patient and includes a plan for managing flare-ups. A systematic, evidence-based approach will be presented that can be implemented in general practice. Learning Objectives: Recognize the importance of a customized treatment plan; that one-size does not fit all for canine osteoarthritis Appreciate the ebb and flow of osteoarthritis with periods of calmness followed by periods of flare-ups Appreciate the multimodal management of osteoarthritis