Nutrition and osteoarthritis in dogs: does it help?

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2006 Nov;36(6):1307-23, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2006.08.007.

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease, and nutrition has become an integral part of management. This article focuses on the role and dietary ingredients in OA, evaluating current evidence for obesity management, omega-3 fatty acids, and chondromodulating agents. Additionally, keeping an animal in optimal to slightly lean body condition has been shown to decrease the risk of development of OA and to aid management of dogs with OA.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aging / physiology*
  • Animal Feed
  • Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena*
  • Animals
  • Body Constitution / physiology*
  • Diet, Reducing
  • Dog Diseases / diet therapy*
  • Dog Diseases / drug therapy
  • Dog Diseases / prevention & control
  • Dogs
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / administration & dosage
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / therapeutic use
  • Nutritional Requirements
  • Obesity / complications
  • Obesity / prevention & control
  • Obesity / veterinary
  • Osteoarthritis / diet therapy*
  • Osteoarthritis / drug therapy
  • Osteoarthritis / prevention & control

Substances

  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3