Unfortunately, arthritis often goes unnoticed until it significantly impacts a dog’s quality of life. That’s why it’s crucial for dog owners to recognize the symptoms early and take action.

Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis seen in dogs and is a ... loss of joint function and cause of clinical symptoms. OA in dogs is ...

However, researchers have identified a gene, called human leukocyte antigen (HLA) B27, that makes a person more likely to get reactive arthritis. Not everyone who inherits this gene will get the ...

(You also might hear JIA called "juvenile rheumatoid arthritis," or JRA.) People with JIA may have pain and stiffness that can change from day to day or from morning to afternoon. These symptoms can ...

“Far and away, the animals we deal with the most are ones that have arthritis,” Elam said on her work with the Orthopedic Medicine and Mobility service. “Unfortunately it’s one of those ...