11/20/2025
A very good tool for preventing arthritis in your pets is achieving or maintaining a healthy weight. Overweight animals suffer from increased stress on joints, speeding up the onset and progression of osteoarthritis (OA). Fat produces mediators that perpetuate inflammation. Our technicians and veterinarians at the OVC would be happy to sit down and create a feeding and exercise plan appropriate for your pet! We can recommend foods formulated for weight loss or design a plan based on the food you are currently feeding.